The idea of tackling a legal issue yourself may seem intimidating, but you may be surprised at what you can accomplish with a little legal know-how.

Of course, there are some instances where consulting with a lawyer is the most prudent option. There are others, however, in which hiring a lawyer may or may not be necessary. Our series “Legal How-To” presents some of those scenarios, laying out what is required for those who may be interested in taking on a legal issue on their own.

What were this year’s most popular DIY legal stories? Here are the top 10 Legal How-Tos of 2014:

For more tips and information on a wide range of legal topics, check out FindLaw’s Learn About the Law section.

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  • FindLaw’s Top 10 Consumer Blog Posts for 2014 (FindLaw Insider)
  • Top 10 Legally Weird Stories of 2014 (FindLaw’s Legally Weird)
  • Top 10 DUI Stories of 2014 (FindLaw’s Blotter)
  • The Top 10 Celebrity Justice Stories of 2014 (FindLaw’s Celebrity Justice)

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