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What is the LawGuru.com Knowledge Base?
The LawGuru Knowledge Base is free service we have created to help non-attorneys like you get answers from attorneys to general legal questions. Back to top
Does it cost anything?
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How can I get an answer to my question?
You can get answers to you questions in two ways:
First, you can search through our database of past questions and answers by clicking on the "Search the Knowledge Base" or “Search Q & A Database” link on the left sidebar. This will allow you to look up past questions and answers by state, area of law and keywords. The database of questions and answers literally grows by the hour as questions from users like you are posted and answered by our network of attorneys. Something that may not be in the database today may be there tomorrow.
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You can submit a new question to be posted on the Knowledge Base. By posting the question, you will give LawGuru attorney members the opportunity to answer it. To submit a question, click on the green "Ask A Free Question" button. Unfortunately not all questions can be answered in this manner because our network may not include an attorney who is both located in your state and is a legal expert in the area of law that your question pertains to. Back to top
How do I search past questions and answers?
To search for past questions and answers click on the "Search Legal Questions" link located on the left hand side of the LawGuru home page. Choose the state and the area of law you wish to search.
To further narrow your search, enter a few keywords relating to your question. The search engine will look for records containing the keywords you entered. For example, if you enter the keywords "bankrupt disabled," the search engine could return a record containing the sentence:
"Are there special laws that apply to a disabled person who wants to declare bankruptcy?"
If you can’t find an answer to your question, broaden your search by selecting “All” for the state, “All” for the legal category, or both. Back to top
How do I post a question?
Posting a question simply means that you are sending us a question which may be posted on the LawGuru.com Knowledge Base. To post a question, click on the "Ask a Free Question" link on the right side of the home page. You will be taken to a question form. Please read the instructions and complete all of the required information before submitting your question. Back to top
What happens when you post a question?
Your question will be automatically forwarded to qualifying attorneys in our network. The question will then be reviewed and either: i) answered and posted on the Knowledge Base, ii) rejected because the questions itself is inappropriate for our service or iii) deleted if the question is not answered within 15 days. In any event, you will be notified by email when an action is taken on your question. Back to top
If I post a question, will my personal information be kept private?
LawGuru is deeply committed to protecting the privacy of our users. Your personal information (e.g. name, address, email address, phone number, etc.) is concealed from ALL USERS of this Knowledge Base system, including member attorneys. Only the Knowledge Base administrators and the attorneys at Eslamboly & Barlavi have access to your personal information. However, we are not responsible for any information you may include in the body of your question. Back to top
What kind of questions can I post?
Generally speaking, you can post any legal question. However, there are certain types of questions that we just can't answer. Below you will also find a list of the types of questions that are generally rejected. Back to top
What kinds of questions generally get rejected?
The following types of questions will be rejected:
- Give me a list of all the cases dealing with...”
- “Where can I look up...”
- “My brother is in prison somewhere, where can I find him...”
- “Can you recommend any sites that deal with...”
- Questions that are vague.
- Questions written in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.
- Questions that contain names of people or YOUR NAME.
- "I have an assignment due for school and I was wondering..."
- Any question that for any reason we deem inappropriate.
- Any question posted more than once in 90 days.
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When will I receive a reply to my question?
Some people may receive multiple replies within a few hours, others may receive one reply after several days and a few people may never receive an answer to their question. Back to top
Why didn’t I receive a reply to my question?
Unfortunately not all questions can be answered since there are not always attorneys available who are experts in the area of law required by your question. There are over 5000 attorneys in the “network,” but there are also fifty states and hundreds of areas of law, so it won't always be possible to cover all states in all areas of law. However, the “network” of attorneys is growing all the time and if there is not a particular attorney in the network today, there may be one soon. Back to top
Is it safe?
LawGuru is committed to maintaining the security of our site. Your personal information (e.g. your name, address, email address, phone, etc.) is concealed from ALL USERS of this Knowledge Base system, including member attorneys. Only the Knowledge Base administrators and the attorneys at Eslamboly & Barlavi have access to your personal information. However, we are not responsible for any information you may include in the body of your question. In this way, the Knowledge Base is similar to a legal question and answer show on the radio. By posting, the question will be read by many people. There is always the possibility that someone may recognize the circumstances communicated in your question. Back to top
Does my question stay on the site forever?
Questions that are answered will remain on the site indefinitely. However, if your question is not answered by anyone within 15 days, it is deleted from our system. At that time you can go back to the Knowledge Base and re-post your question again. There is a chance that new attorneys who can answer your question, may have just joined the network. Back to top
Who are the attorneys that will be answering my question?
When an attorney posts a reply to your question, you will find information about that attorney displayed at the end of the reply. You can also get additional information about that attorney (i.e. name, address, e-mail, phone number etc.) from that attorney's profile page by clicking on the attorney’s name. No attorney, except those administering the Knowledge Base, will be able to contact you unless you chose to first contact them. Back to top
Do the answers on this site mean I don’t need an attorney?
Please remember that the information found at this site, in the database, in the legal forums or in the responses from attorneys in these areas cannot replace a face-to-face meeting or telephone consultation with a “real live” attorney about your particular case, problem or question. The information you find here or in the answers should just be a starting point in finding your answers. Nothing transmitted to or from this website constitutes the establishment of an attorney-client relationship between you or any attorney. Back to top
Do the attorneys in the LawGuru Attorney Network work for LawGuru?
No. The attorneys that participate in the LawGuru Knowledge Base network are not affiliated with, employed by or agents of LawGuru.com or WebsiteBroker, Inc. We cannot guarantee the qualifications of any of the attorneys who participate in the LawGuru Knowledge Base. Any listing, name, content, or material of any attorney or law firm found on this site does not constitute an endorsement of that attorney. When deciding to hire any attorney or law firm you should do your own independent research and not solely rely on the materials found on this site. Back to top
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