Affordable Legal Services, LLC

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Introduction: Our business stands out in numerous ways. After being hired, clients will receive the attorney's personal contact info. We have extended phone call hours for people who can't speak during regular business hours. Where ethically allowed under state law, we offer flat-fees on some cases so the clients will know exactly how much it will cost them. We offer discounts on many kinds of cases for veterans or current military. Please inquire if you are a veteran or current member of the military. For criminal cases, we will walk you through all of your options to minimize the client's exposure to tough, unreasonable sentences. We are also familiar with all the alternative disposition programs, where clients may be able to avoid criminal penalties. For divorces, we offer some of the lowest fees in the State of CT! Uncontested cases go for as little as $2000, and are usually resolved in about four months, sometimes less. For contested cases, we charge a bit more but our goal is always to get the most favorable outcome for the client possible. For personal injury cases, we charge a contingency fee, meaning the customer gets charged only if we succeed in getting a settlement or judgment, and the fee is set by CT statute! We also have friendly connections with various doctors and chiropractors in the area with whom we regularly work, if you wish to get a no-cost referral (we do not charge you for the referral nor do we take any kind of fee from the doctor or chiropractor). This usually allows us to negotiate the client's medical bills after settlement, thereby putting more money in the client's pocket. We will always maximize the amount of compensation possible for the client! We have foreign language translators available, both Spanish and Italian are currently available. We love happy clients and will make all reasonable efforts to ensure the client's satisfaction with the legal services provided. This means that we do not "nickel and dime" our clients, and your billing will be detailed and straightforward. Most importantly, though we are lawyers, we are people first and we are always happy to answer questions or concerns from our clients!

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Hired 41 times

Serves East Haven, CT

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2 employees

10 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Credit card.

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This pro offers affordable legal services, providing clear answers and quick responses to customers' inquiries. They are praised for their dedication, experience, and positive outcomes in cases, as well as their reasonable rates and discounts. Customers appreciate their attentiveness, responsiveness, and ability to make challenging situations easier to navigate.

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Patricia V.

Feb 18, 2024

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Affordable Legal Services answered my email immediately. I asked Atty. Lawrence many questions and he answered them clearly and quickly with no judgment. The actual case hasn't begun yet but lfeel confident that Affordable Legal Services will do their best to get a positive outcome. I recommend them to anyone that needs help and doesn't know which way to turn.

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Christian A.

Jul 17, 2023

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Had a constested divorce case with Attorney Lawrence. Thanks to him, it was much smoother than anticipated, all communication was answered the same day and with great detail. His experience, council and dedication made my experience almost enjoyable (given the unfortunate circumstance of divorce) and faster than any other lawyer. His rates, billing system and discounts were probably the most "bang for your buck" you can ever get! I recommed his services without hesitation and will gladly request them in the future should I need them!

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Daniells F.

Feb 7, 2023

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Mr. Lawrence is truly amazing at what he does. The anxiety you may feel is completely gone once you get to meet this man. He made everything easy to understand and is extremely professional at what he does. You won’t go wrong having this great man as your attorney, that’s for sure.

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Anthony B.

Mar 14, 2019

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Hiring Mr. Lawrence as my attorney was the smartest decision that I made for my circumstance. He was very professional and went above and beyond to make a very difficult situation in my life less stressful. I would recommend hiring Mr. Lawrence to anyone seeking legal representation- Anthony

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Stephanie W.

Feb 25, 2019

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I have not used att Lawrence yet but if I need a lawyer I will for sure be calling him back. After speaking to 4 lawyers about a child support/alimony case I might end up in his knowledge and understanding and his ability to speak to you without coming across intimidating in any way made me feel very comfortable with him. He took time to discuss my situation and I feel 100% confident in working with him if I do end up needing legal services

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License Type: Attorney (CT)

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Zachary Lawrence

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We offer discounts on certain kinds of cases for veterans, current military and law enforcement. They make for the best clients! We also offer flat-fees on certain kinds of cases, especially uncontested divorce matters, small claims filings, and lower-level criminal cases. For personal injury cases, our contingency fee is the legal fee set by CT law! Contingency means that we only get paid at the end of the case if the client gets a settlement or judgment. We try to offer the most affordable fees in CT, and we may even be able to work with you on a payment plan depending on the nature of your case. Credit cards and debit cards are accepted, however, there’s an additional bank processing fee of 4% (four percent), so most clients prefer to par with cash, checks or money orders. Please note that at this time, we cannot accept payment by way of any app such as CashApp, PayPal, Venmo, etc.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First, we have an initial half-hour consultation, FREE of charge for all personal injury and criminal defense cases, in order to gather as much information as possible and give the customer an accurate retainer estimate. For a divorce consultation, a half-hour is only $50 and a full hour is $75. (Please note that for personal injury and criminal cases, there is NEVER a consultation fee!) We will discuss legal options and potential issues with your case during the consultation. For injury cases, we are associated with various doctors and chiropractors who will help assess your medical records and bills, and give their opinions in order to help bolster the case. For criminal cases, we’ll discuss alternatives to litigation like potential diversionary programs that are available. For divorces, the customer will receive an information form to fill out and that will help assess how complicated the divorce may be. Our goal is ALWAYS to minimize expenses for clients as much as possible, while also handling the case in an efficient manner.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
All attorneys are fully licensed in the state and federal courts.