About No-Cost Assistance
Effective January 8, 2024:
To see if you qualify for pro bono assistance or sliding scale assistance on another matter, look to the table below. Find the number of people in your household in the first column to find the row that applies to you. Household size includes all people you are financially responsible for, including yourself.
Follow that row to the second column. See if your income is less than the amount in the second column. Use your total household income from last year. If your household expects to make more this year than last year, use estimated annual income for this year. If your household income has gone down since last year, multiply your household income for the current or last month (whichever is less) by 12.
Then, if your income qualifies, look to the third column to see if your total liquid assets are under the amount listed. To know if your assets are under the limit, use the actual cash value of liquid assets (cash, bank accounts, etc.) by looking at the account value listed on your statement. Do not include the value of your car, or furniture essential to daily living. Include the equity in your home only if you own your home (with or without a mortgage) and your home is assessed at $250,000 or more.
If your income and assets are below the limits shown for your household size, and if Bary agrees to take your case, you qualify for pro bono assistance or assistance on a sliding scale (meaning discounted from regular rates). Just because you qualify for pro bono or sliding scale rates does not mean Bary will be able to take your case.
| Household Size≦* | Total Annual Income<† | and Total Net Worth<‡ |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $72,900 | $5,000 |
| 3 | $98,600 | $10,000 |
| 4 | $124,300 | $15,000 |
| 5 | $150,000 | $20,000 |
| 6+ | $175,700 | $30,000 |
Notes:
1) If your income and/or assets exceed the thresholds here, but paying a legal fee for assistance would still pose a serious financial hardship for you or your family, please use the Contact page before booking to explain your situation and receive guidance on how to schedule.