West Virginia Lawyer Information Services in Charleston, WV, offers free legal advice on a weekly basis.  Volunteer attorneys of The West Virginia State Bar operate a toll free hotline on Tuesday nights between 6 and 8 p.m. at the State Bar Center.  The toll free attorney hotline number is (800) 642-3617.

West Virginia Lawyer Information Services can be helpful in a number of situations.  For example, if you have suffered an injury or are the victim of an accident, sometimes it’s difficult to find a personal injury lawyer who will take your case if your injuries and damages are very small.  This lawyer hotline could be helpful if that is the case.  However, I would also be happy to offer you a free initial consultation regardless of how small your injuries are.  If I think you would be better served handling the claim yourself, I will advise you so.

Some other examples of when to take advantage of the free legal advice provided by the West Virginia Lawyer Information Services is if you think you may have a legal issue but are not sure.  A wise lawyer once told me, if somebody, some company, or the government did something to you that would make a jury mad, you probably have a case.  Of course, the law and good sense imposes some limits on that statement, but those are generally wise words to follow.  Additionally, some legal issues that don’t involve personal injuries, such as those involving landlord/tenant disputes, sometimes don’t justify the expense of hiring a lawyer.  In such cases, this service can help.

In summary, the West Virginia Lawyer Information Service in Charleston, WV is a fine service provided by the State Bar and its volunteer attorneys.  And best of all it’s free!  See, us lawyers aren’t all bad:-)  And again, if you’ve been injured in West Virginia, I’d also be happy to give you a free consultation.  Please click here to request a consultation.