Tips for Using Technology to Find Legal Help

| Updated on 30 November 2024

As a problematic person who has been in legal trouble, some reasonably and some for no reason, I always have a lawyer’s number on speed dial because I don’t know when I might need it. Defenders are like your saviors who come to your aid when something wrong has happened to you, or you get in trouble with the government. 

A case study said, “The lawyer’s ability to care for others has been lauded by multiple leaders in the legal community” (The Heart of Lawyering: Clients, Empathy, and Compassion, 2009). This case study has highlighted the relationship between clients and solicitors. But now that we are in a digitalized era, do we still have to do things the old-fashioned way?

No, since we have all this technology around us, we don’t have to make rounds to lawyer’s offices again and again. In this article, I’ll talk about tips for using technology to find legal help. So stick around till the end, as this article will help you find the best lawyer possible. Also, learn about Effectively Dealing With Common Legal Pitfalls by reading this article.

Do you often check what new restaurants have opened in your area? And then you visit them? This is the same as that you can use legal directories like Avvo, Nolo, or Justia and find out about all the available lawyers in your area and their records.

You can look for any kind of attorney, it doesn’t matter if it’s a Hit And Run Car Accident lawyer or a Homicide defense attorney. These directories are like telephone directories, you can find all the essential details like name, number, and address here. 

Leverage Lawyer Review Websites

I don’t go anywhere, nor do I order something, until I’m satisfied with the reviews. I mean if the reviews are good it means yes it’s legit, but bad reviews mean I might have the same problem as others, and it would waste my time and money right? That’s why, even before hiring an attorney, look at the reviews about them.

You can see client reviews on different lawyer review websites. This way you can learn about what things previous clients experienced and if the attorney was able to help them or not. Reviews do matter a lot because they either create or destroy an image. 

Explore Lawyer Matching Services

Just like legal directories, there are lawyer-matching services, or you can call them attorney-client matching services. On such platforms as LegalMatch, you can elaborate your case and based on the Intel, the site will match you with a compatible barrister.

For a second I thought these were like dating sites but no here you get matched with a lawyer that has a specialty in cases related to yours and those attorneys will be from your area or nearest so you won’t have to do much travel if you decide to meet them face on. 

DID YOU KNOW?
According to a survey done in 2023, it was revealed that there are over 1.3 million active lawyers in the US!

Utilize Social Media and Professional Networks

Nowadays, you can find pretty much anything on social media, and finding a representative is like a cup of tea. Different platforms like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram have various professional networks that provide lawyers to people.

I recommend LinkedIn because here you can connect with a professional attorney and see what expertise they have, their experience, and previous client reviews so you [pretty much get everything in one place, and it saves your time. 

Law firms have different types of attorneys, you know that, right? But what type of attorneys are in demand the most? Just look at the graph below and find out.

Most Demanded Attorneys

Video Consultations and Virtual Law Offices

Video calling, Zoom meetings, etc., have been very common now I love it when I don’t have to go out and meet someone because I know I can just FaceTime them. This same thing is possible while you are dealing with any legal trouble. Don’t get it?

You have access to video consultations and a virtual law office, meaning you don’t have to go to a lawyer’s office to talk and explain your case. Instead, you both can arrange an online meeting to lay down all the cards and prepare from there. All the other services like billing, e-signatures, and document upload can be done from your home only. 

right technological tools

We have mobile apps for everything no matter what it is shopping, food delivery, rentals, health care, or anything we have and yes there are specifically designed apps for legal assistance. LEGID, Ask a Lawyer, Rocket Lawyer, etc., are just a few examples of such apps.

On these platforms, you can ask different questions, make legal documents, and get assistance related to your case. So far, I told you all the tips that could help you find a good attorney from your safe place. Follow these tips and get the best lawyer possible for yourself.




Vaibhav Krishna

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