"We are licensed attorneys with years of experience but we do not charge a dime for our services," said Carolina Martín Ramos, executive director of La Raza Centro Legal, a legal aid and advocacy organization that has worked for decades in San Francisco's Mission District. Martı́n Ramos adds that from what she has seen, private attorneys can charge a few hundred dollars an hour. But if someone qualifies to receive services from La Raza Centro Legal, they wouldn't have to worry about paying any attorney fees.
"Where folks might have to pay something, it would be a government fee," Martın Ramos said, "So, for instance, in the context of immigration law, if you're applying for your legal permanent residency or citizenship, the federal government will have a filing fee that has to be paid."
The legal world is vast and complex, which is why many attorneys focus on a specific type of law. Legal aid organizations also specialize in specific areas, and one group may not be able to support your needs if it falls out of their scope - so check their website or give them a call first to make sure they are able to respond to your particular situation.
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