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 offer discounts on many kinds of cases for veterans or current military, particularly on divorce cases. 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 $3000, and are usually resolved in about four months, sometimes less. Please be aware that “uncontested” means that both parties are ALREADY in full agreement on all issues related to the divorce, such as division of assets, finances, potential alimony, etc. 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 ONLY gets charged 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 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!

Overview

Hired 41 times

Serves East Haven, CT

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2 employees

10 years in business

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SunClosedMon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

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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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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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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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Cris C.

Sep 17, 2024

Zachary Lawrence is an excellent lawyer. He was on top of things immediately and managed to resolve my case in an extremely positive outcome that we did not expect. I highly recommend his services to anyone going through legal trouble.

Eli C.

Aug 26, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of working with zachary and I am thoroughly impressed with his services. From the outset, zachary demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise. He consistently communicated clearly, addressed all of my concerns promptly, and provided valuable guidance throughout the legal process. What stood out most was his punctuality; every meeting and deadline was met with precise timing, which made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Additionally, zachary offered his services at a affordable rate, which made high-quality legal representation accessible without breaking the bank. I highly recommend zachary and if needed will use his services again in the future.

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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.