Where can I ask a simple legal question?

These communities share general legal information from volunteers. They are not a substitute for a lawyer, and answers can be wrong.

Where to ask

r/legaladvice

Best for: Simple legal questions, usually US-based.

Why it fits: Its public description: “A place to ask simple legal questions.”

Members in our directory: 3.6M

Rules to know before posting:

• Include your location — the rules say they probably can’t help without it.
• Do not post information that could identify either party.
• No requests for PMs; no referrals to specific lawyers or firms.
• Read the full rules in its wiki.

Read r/legaladvice’s current rules on Reddit

r/LegalAdviceUK

Best for: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Why it fits: Its public description: “exists to provide help for those in need of legal support in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.”

Members in our directory: 1.4M

Rules to know before posting:

• UK law only.
• No immigration, visa or citizenship questions.
• Do not ask for or offer advice via PM.
• No chatbot-generated content.

Read r/LegalAdviceUK’s current rules on Reddit

Before you post

• State the country, and the state or region, at the top.
• Remove names, addresses and case numbers.
• If there is a deadline, a court date or money at stake, talk to a qualified lawyer or a free legal-aid service.

Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply. Answers from these communities are not a substitute for a qualified lawyer.