r/AskALawyer is a subreddit with 116k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses legal, employment, landlord, court, and family.
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Popular Themes in r/AskALawyer
#1
Pain & Anger
: "[Texas] So my boss fired me cause I got upset that he ate my food"
50 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Ex of 15 Years is Asking Me to Sign Papers Lifting and Injunction"
36 posts
Popular Topics in r/AskALawyer
#1
Legal
: "Ex of 15 Years is Asking Me to Sign Papers Lifting and Injunction"
70 posts
#2
Employment
: "Employer lied to UnEmployment regarding why I was terminated resulting in a denial of benefits. Do I have recourse?"
23 posts
#3
Landlord
: "Landlord entered apartment at 8:00pm and carded my bedroom door lock while I was asleep for “inspection” [TN]"
12 posts
#4
Court
: "Going against my mother in Court"
12 posts
#5
Family
: "[Florida] Family law question re grandparents In Loco Parentis, obtaining child support"
11 posts
#6
Property
: "Police using private Property to the point that it disrupts business. Can anything be done?"
11 posts
#7
Car
: "Car is being hauled cross country on a Car Carrier- they’re holding my Car hostage"
10 posts
#8
Police
: "Bullets from neighbors entering my property, Police no help"
10 posts
#9
Harassment
9 posts
#10
Lawsuit
: "[Georgia] Wrongful death Lawsuit claimants"
8 posts
Flair Used in r/AskALawyer
#1
California
: "How has Raja Jackson still not been arrested?"
27 posts
#2
Texas
: "[Texas] So my boss fired me cause I got upset that he ate my food"
21 posts
#3
Georgia
: "[Georgia] Wrongful death lawsuit claimants"
11 posts
#4
Ohio
: "Adopting a child that’s been taken away by CPS"
11 posts
#5
New York
: "Client showed up at my parent's house then their lawyer sent a demand and cease and desist letter"
9 posts
#6
North Carolina
: "[North Carolina] My mom took out my student loans in my name, never told me about them, and is now demanding I pay them back"
8 posts
#7
Illinois
: "Ex boyfriend takes me to small claims over gifts"
8 posts
#8
Pennsvlvania
: "[Pennsylvania] my elderly aunt wants me to take over mortgage payments when she inevitably passes away."
7 posts
#9
Florida
: "Service worker attacked by dog at apartment complex"
6 posts
#10
Other EDIT
: "[Mississippi] What to do about a terrible attorney"
6 posts
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Last updated: June 15, 2026