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What if I can't afford a lawyer? Check the LRIS Legal Resource page for specific programs in your area. Apply for low income or pro bono help through Montana Legal Services. Please be advised that you must meet certain income requirements to qualify. Research Montana Law through MontanaLawHelp.org. Contact your local Courthouse for information on Self Help Programs in your area.
How do I know if an attorney is licensed to practice? Attorneys must be licensed as "Active" to practice in each State. To verify "Active" status please contact your State Bar. For information on Montana Attorney Status, contact: State Bar of Montana (406) 442-7660
I found out my attorney isn't licensed to practice, now what? Please direct complaints of unauthorized practice to the Montana Office of Consumer Protection.
My attorney and I are in a fee dispute, what do I do? It is the policy of the Supreme Court of Montana to encourage the informal resolution of fee disputes between attorneys who practice law in Montana and their clients. In the event such informal resolution cannot be achieved, the Supreme Court of Montana established adoption of Rules on Arbitration of Fee Disputes. Any disputed amount of $500 or more may be arbitrated. If only a portion of a fee and/ or costs is disputed, that portion must be at least $500. Please visit the State Bar of Montana's fee arbitration page for more information on client guidelines, Arbitration Agreement, and Petitions for Arbitration.


How do I make a complaint against a Montana attorney? If you believe your attorney is in violation of the Rules for Professional Conduct please contact the Montana Office of Disciplinary Counsel to make a complaint. Office of Disciplinary Counsel PO Box 1099 Helena, MT 59624 (406) 442-1648
How do I make a complaint against a Montana Judge? If you believe you have a complaint against a Judge please fill out the Complaint Form and return it to the Executive Secretary of the Judicial Standards Commission.
Please see these additional resources at www.montanabar.org: Client's Bill of Rights Avoiding Grief with a Lawyer Bankruptcy Civil Handbook Dispute Resolution Dissolution of Marriage Estate Planning Wills and Probate Life and Estate Planning Representing Yourself How Lawyers Set Their Fees Living Trust Scams Purchasing Your Home Reclaiming Exempt Funds Renting a House or Apartment Service of Process Small Claims Court Small Claims Court Forms Montana Citizen's Guide to the Courts Montana Student's Guide to Turning 18 When you Need a Lawyer What to Do in an Automobile Accident









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