text: Websites are NOT good places for "free legal advice."  The  rules of ethics that govern attorneys in the U.S. severely restrict the types of "advice" that may be posted on a website.  Attorneys cannot offer "advice" without accepting someone as their client, running a conflict of interest check, and establishing a relationship that allows the attorney to fully understand the issues and facts underlying a person's problem.\n\nIf you just need general information, oftentimes, there will be articles or resources posted by particular institutions or non-profits based on topic area.  Need to know about whether a student can sue a teacher for yelling at him in a classroom? Try firstamendmentcenter.org. You get the point.  In addition, you can always call your local bar association.  They will provide you with a reference for attorneys with areas of knowledge that you may contact.  Often, these attorneys may see you at an initial consultation with no fee.