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Legal help from a verified lawyer.

Tell us what you need and where you are. We match you with an available verified lawyer, and you can talk by chat, audio or video.

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We check every lawyer's credentials before they can accept requests. You will know who you are speaking to and what happens next.

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For lawyers
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  • Every lawyer is verified

    We review professional credentials before lawyers can accept requests.

  • Help near you

    We start with eligible lawyers closest to the location you share.

  • Talk in one place

    Message your lawyer, share documents, and join audio or video calls in your consultation.

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Find the right legal service

Choose the service that fits your situation. We look for an available verified lawyer starting near you, and you can talk by chat, audio or video.

How it works

How to get started

Tell us what you need. We will look for an available lawyer near you.

  1. Tell us what you need

    Choose a service, such as an affidavit, land transfer, or contract review. Share your location so we can look for nearby lawyers first.

  2. We look for a lawyer near you

    We contact eligible lawyers one at a time, starting with the nearest. Each has up to a minute to respond. We keep looking for up to 10 minutes.

  3. Review and approve the offer

    When a lawyer accepts, review their details and fee. Approve the offer and pay to start, or decline and keep looking.

  4. Start your consultation

    Message your lawyer, share documents, and join an audio or video call. Your messages and documents stay with the consultation.

For lawyers

Choose the work that suits your practice.

Set your availability and the services you offer. Review incoming requests, accept the ones that fit, and manage each consultation from your account.

  • Choose how you work

    Set the services you offer and when you are available for new requests.

  • See the details first

    Incoming requests show the service, location and notes from the customer before you decide.

  • Work from one place

    Message clients, share documents, and join audio or video calls in the consultation.

  • Track your earnings

    View your earnings and withdraw using the options available in your account.

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Questions

Before your first request

How much does a consultation cost?

Each lawyer sets their own fee, which you see before you approve the offer. Our 10% platform fee is deducted from the lawyer's fee, so it is never added to your bill. Sending a request and declining an offer are free.

What happens if no lawyer accepts?

We look for an available lawyer for up to 10 minutes. If no one accepts, the request expires and you can try again later.

How quickly will I hear back?

Each lawyer has up to 60 seconds to respond before we contact the next eligible lawyer. The time it takes to find a match depends on availability.

Who can see what I share?

Your consultation's chat and documents are shared with your lawyer. Our privacy policy explains how we handle your information and who may access it.

How do I speak with my lawyer?

Once your consultation starts, message your lawyer, share documents, and join an audio or video call. Your messages and documents stay with the consultation.

What if I am not sure which service I need?

Choose the closest match and describe your situation in the notes. The lawyer can tell you if a different service is a better fit.

Talk to us

How can we help?

Contact our team for account support, partnership enquiries, or help joining as a lawyer.

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Or email us directly at support@knownafrique.africa