If you have a legal problem, but cannot afford a lawyer, the Legal Services Society (LSS) has a range of free services that may help you. Legal Aid services include: Legal advice from duty counsel lawyers at most courthouses. You can also get help from family advice lawyers at several family justice centres, and the lawyers and the paralegals on LawLINE. Legal representation from a lawyer for those who qualify and have serious family, child protection, or criminal law issues.