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If I live inone statebut need an attorney in another state, what doI do?
I live in AZ; need attorney in IL. I would be paying the lawyer. How do I go about doing this process?
Asked on February 17, 2011 under Criminal Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
1) You can hire a lawyer in any state--there is no legal impediment.
2) If you don't know any IL attorneys or known any in IL who could make a recommendation, this site or the IL state bar association can make referals. One of the purpose of a bar association, in fact, is to make attorney referrals.
3) Much legal work can be done via phone, fax, webchat, email, etc., though certainly at some point--especially if you face charges in IL--you'll have to visit that state.
4) If you have a lawyer you know and trust in AZ, maybe that lawyer can either work with or at least recommend an IL colleague.
Good luck.
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