Free Legal Resources Directory
Alabama Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic in which qualifying users post civil legal questions at no cost to be answered by pro bono attorneys licensed in their state.
Adoption, Bankruptcy, Consumer, Custody, Dissolution of Marriage, Education, Elder Law, Employment, Housing, Public Benefits, Real Estate, Torts, Wills and Estates.
Legal Services Alabama is an independent, non-profit organization that provides qualifying low-income families with legal aid and assistance in civil matters. LSA is a statewide program serving all 67 counties in Alabama.
Their efforts are rooted in improving the quality of life for children, families, the elderly, disadvantaged and ultimately, communities.
Citizenship applications, permanent resident status, work permits, family petitions, and petitions for domestic violence victims.
Support to low-income victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in need of legal assistance.
AZ Bar's Pro Bono aid plays a crucial role in expanding access to justice. This platform was created with the aim of facilitating connections between legal professionals and organizations that are actively contributing to positive change.
The William E. Morris Institute for Justice ("MIJ") is a non-profit program dedicated to protecting the rights of low-income Arizonans.
Legal Aid is a nonprofit, public interest law firm that provides free legal services to low-income Arkansans with civil legal problems across 31 counties.
Helps connect people to pro bono legal services or advice, they do NOT offer it themselves
Through our network of pro bono volunteers, OneJustice is able to leverage the time, skills, and enthusiasm of experienced legal professionals for the benefit of underserved communities, providing better access to quality legal help for those in need.
"Exists to connect volunteer attorneys to pro bono resources and opportunities across the state."
- Partnered with One Justice
Central California Legal Services is a private, not-for-profit, public interest law firm established for the purpose of providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals, families, organizations, and communities.
The Initiative is a Colorado-based 501(c)3 organization specializing in providing services, support, and resources to people with disabilities who are experiencing domestic violence, abuse, neglect, sexual assault, or other violent crime.
Legal help for low-income Coloradans seeking assistance with civil legal needs.
We use our legal skills and advocacy to help clients, their families, and their communities solve urgent life problems. We focus on helping our clients secure stable housing, financial security, physical safety, healthcare, education, and personal autonomy.
Connecticut Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic in which qualifying users post civil legal questions at no cost to be answered by pro bono attorneys licensed in their state.
"We are a legal aid advice and referral center helping low-income people solve their legal problems."
"CLASI’s mission is to combat injustice through creative and persistent civil legal advocacy on behalf of vulnerable and underserved Delawareans."
"We emphasize protection of those rights that are crucial to the viability of a stable family. LSCD addresses legal issues that threaten the economic independence of low-income Delawareans, so that families can live with dignity."
Florida Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic in which qualifying users post civil legal questions at no cost to be answered by pro bono attorneys licensed in their state.
Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. (GLS) is dedicated to serving vulnerable individuals… those living in poverty, low-wage workers, persons with disabilities, veterans, the homeless, the LGBTQ community, victims of domestic violence or human trafficking, and the elderly.
Community Law Program provides free civil legal services to financially eligible residents and qualified non-profit organizations in Pinellas County, Florida. We provide these services by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer attorneys and law students within our community.
Provide access to justice and opportunities out of poverty for Georgians with low-incomes in the areas of family law, domestic violence, housing, public benefits, consumer law, healthcare law, education law, and employment law.
involves private attorneys in representation of the poor in civil matters. The Resource Center also provides information to lawyers on what programs are available when they want to volunteer. The Resource Center gives technical assistance to local bar associations when they want to develop or revise a pro bono program.
Case Types:
AIDS/HIV, Consumer, Employment, Health, Housing, Individual Rights, Public Benefits, Will
Adoption, Bankruptcy, Consumer, Custody, Dissolution of Marriage, Domestic Violence, Education, Employment, Health, Housing, Immigration, Juvenile,Termination of Parental Rights, Torts, Wills and Estates
If you have limited financial resources and require legal representation for a civil matter, IVLP might offer assistance. Through a statewide network of volunteer attorneys, IVLP offers cost-free civil legal support, encompassing guidance and consultation, brief legal services, and representation
IVLP offers a wide range of case types, which include
Child Custody
Divorce & Family
Bankruptcy & Debt
Guardianship Cases
Wills and Probate
Case Types: AIDS/HIV, Adoption, Bankruptcy, CED, Consumer, Custody,Dissolution of Marriage, Domestic Violence, Education, Elder Law, Employment, Health,Housing, Immigration, Individual Rights, Juvenile, Public Benefits, Real Estate,Termination of Parental Rights, Torts, Wills and Estates
For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided high quality, free legal services to people living in poverty in Cook County.
This program offers a slew of resources for lower-income individuals in the Greater Chicago area. Their mission is to deliver high-quality legal assistance, covering a spectrum of needs such as divorce, domestic violence, family matters, as well as issues related to financial stability, housing, and environmental law.
Covers 11 Districts in the state of Indiana.
Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a not-for-profit law firm and the largest provider of free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income people in Indiana
These projects involve approximately 3,400 volunteer attorneys serving an average of 2,000 low-income Iowans each year. The value of pro bono services from the private bar averages over $2 million each year.
A non-profit law firm and community education organization helping low and moderate income people in Kansas
Through the pro bono program, students complete service including:
Preparing tax returns for low-income residents
Helping clients expunge past criminal convictions
Representing the interests of children in foster care as court-appointed special advocates
Working with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, prosecutors’ offices and public defenders’ offices
The Lawyers Care Volunteer Attorney Program, run by Kentucky Legal Aid, organizes and oversees the volunteer contributions of private attorneys, law students, legal graduates, and other professionals, all dedicated to meeting the legal requirements from clients.
Volunteer Lawyers for Appalachian Kentucky serves the state's lower income individuals with cases that include, but are not limited to AIDS/HIV, Bankruptcy, Consumer, Custody, Dissolution of Marriage, Elder Law, Employment, Housing, Public Benefits, Wills and Estates, Paternity
The mission of the Access to Justice Program is to assure that every Louisiana citizen has access to competent civil legal representation by promoting and supporting a broad based and effective justice community through collaboration between the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Bar Foundation, Louisiana Law Schools, private practitioners, local bar associations, pro bono programs and legal aid providers.
The Pro Bono Project’s mission is to provide free, quality civil legal services to the under-served members of our community. By engaging volunteer attorneys, paralegals, law students, and private citizens to render pro bono services, The Pro Bono Project serves clients who otherwise might not have access to the civil legal help they need.
We provide free, civil legal aid to low-income people in six offices, across 22 parishes throughout southeast Louisiana. Our six offices are located in Baton Rouge, Covington, Gretna, Hammond, Houma, and New Orleans.
The Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project is a legal aid organization that recruits volunteer lawyers to provide free legal information, advice, and representation to Mainers with low incomes who have civil legal problems.
Case Types:
Education, Employment, Housing, Individual Rights, Juvenile, Torts, Civil rights and childrens rights
Case Types:
Family (Adoption, Custody, Divorce, Guardianship, Name Changes), Consumer (Bankruptcy, Contract, Debt Collection), Housing (Deed Changes, Landlord/Tenant, Foreclosure, Tax Sale), Criminal Record Relief (Expungement, Shielding, Vacatur), Estate Planning and Administration, Income Tax Disputes
Volunteer private practice attorneys are solicited by the Program to provide free legal guidance and/or representation in the areas of absolute divorce, selected limited divorce, separation agreements, custody, adoption/guardianship, simple name changes, private landlord tenant law (security deposits only), bankruptcy (simple chapter 7), limited debt collection defense matters, wills and powers of attorney, limited immigration and limited employment cases.
Elder Law
Family Law
Public Benefits
Real Estate Law
The Bureau specializes in four major areas of practice: housing law, including evictions from public and private apartments; family law, including divorce, child custody, paternity, visitation, and support issues; government benefits law, including appeals of the denial or termination of welfare, food stamps, unemployment, or social security disability benefits; and fair wage law, including nonpayment or underpayment of wages.
CLSACC offers free civil legal assistance for people with low incomes. We provide assistance in the areas of family law and domestic violence, housing and homelessness prevention, disability benefits, and immigration and refugee rights.
The Legal Assistance Center (LAC) is designed to help the public solve legal problems. The LAC works with many community partners to provide a variety of services to fit your subject matter.
Operating under the DNA Statutory criteria, the Project's dual mission is to identify, provide legal assistance to, and secure the release of persons who are wrongfully imprisoned for crimes they did not commit and to provide its students with an excellent learning experience.
We're the largest provider of free legal services to the indigent in Michigan and one of the largest in the United States. We'e a nonprofit, charitable organization, but if we were a private law firm, we would be the fourth largest in the state.
Adoption, Bankruptcy, Consumer, Custody, Dissolution of Marriage, Domestic Violence, Housing, Individual Rights, Public Benefits, Real Estate, Torts, Wills and Estates
Adoption, Bankruptcy, Consumer, Criminal Records Expungement, Custody, Dissolution of Marriage, Domestic Violence, Employment, Health, Housing, Immigration, Individual Rights, Juvenile, Real Estate, Torts, Wills and Estates
Strictly family law
"We provide equal access to justice for Mississippians of limited means through high quality pro bono legal assistance."
"North Mississippi Rural Legal Services (NMRLS) is a non profit tax-exempt organization providing free civil representation to low-income persons in the northern 39 counties of Mississippi."
"Case must be a priority approved by the Board of Directors;client must not be conflict of interest, nor have history of non-cooperation that has cost MMLSC funds."
Bankruptcy, Consumer, Custody, Dissolution of Marriage, Domestic Violence, Elder Law, Health, Housing, Public Benefits, Real Estate, Wills and Estates
'Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to people who need it most and can afford it least."
Dissolution of marriage and Parenting Plans Adoption Name Change Guardianships Landlord/Tenant issues
"The Volunteer Lawyers Project is committed to connecting legal professionals with meaningful pro bono and reduced fee work through direct case placement, virtual & in-person clinics, ongoing projects, cyber platforms, and courthouse self-help desks. "
"Uncontested Divorce, Self-Help Divorce Clinics, Adoptions, Name Change, Bankruptcies, Guardianships, Probate, Wills, Real Estate."
"Northern Nevada Legal Aid (NNLA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit legal aid organization founded in 1965. Since that time, we have assisted thousands of vulnerable Northern Nevada residents who cannot afford to hire an attorney."
Bankruptcy, Consumer, Custody, Dissolution of Marriage, Domestic Violence, Elder Law, Housing, Real Estate, Wills and Estates
"New Jersey Association on Correction (NJAC) is a citizen’s organization that has been working for a more effective criminal justice system since 1961. The work of the Association is focused on Public Education and Policy as well as in providing direct services to offenders and victims of crime."
"The Community Justice Center is an innovative legal services non-profit based in Trenton, serving the low-income/homeless disabled, and returning disabled veterans and their families, primarily within Central New Jersey. We opened our doors to the public in March of 2009; it was the first of its kind in New Jersey, able to represent low-income disabled veterans before both the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration."
"VLJ is a comprehensive pro bono program meeting the needs of the poor solely through the efforts of volunteer attorneys throughout New Jersey. To date, VLJ volunteers have assisted thousands of indigent persons in the community with critical legal matters such as divorce, domestic violence, special education issues, bankruptcy, evictions and more."
"Our services range from education, advice, and brief services, to full representation in some cases. "
The Pro Bono Committee of the Second Judicial District Court is led by Family Division Judge Jane Levy and Civil Division Judge Erin O’Connell. This committee comprises attorneys and support personnel from both private and public agencies, as well as court support staff.
Annually, Legal Services NYC depends on the assistance of more than 2,000 pro bono volunteers hailing from nearly 100 law firms and corporations. These dedicated volunteers bring about a positive impact in the lives of over 7,000 low-income individuals and collectively devote over 70,000 hours of their time each year.
The City Bar Justice Center offers pro bono legal assistance to low-income residents of New York through several initiatives. Additionally, CBJC aims to empower individuals representing themselves to effectively safeguard their legal rights by providing them with the necessary support.
Monday Night Law is a community outreach initiative that offers complimentary consultations with volunteer attorneys. These consultations provide you with an opportunity to address any queries you may have concerning a legal matter or procedure. Their lawyers help guide you through your next steps.
Legal Aid of North Carolina offers pro bono programs made to accommodate various schedules, experience levels, and various areas of legal interest.
Started in 2016, the North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission established the North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (PBRC) with the goal of aiding attorneys in meeting their ethical obligation to offer complimentary legal assistance.
"Legal Services of North Dakota operates as a nonprofit entity, offering legal support in various areas to economically disadvantaged and senior residents of North Dakota."
"For assistance, contact the Central Intake hotline for Legal Services of North Dakota and the State Bar Association of North Dakota. Central Intake's team will conduct a telephone interview to assess the specific nature of your legal inquiry."
"Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio is here to connect and provide assistance to attorney volunteers who contribute their time and legal expertise to benefit their nonprofit partners, enhancing their capacity to create a positive influence within our community. As a result, our nonprofit partners gain access to top-notch legal support and can allocate their scarce resources towards advancing their core missions."
With OSBA, there are several avenues available to help you discover the right attorney to meet your current needs. Your income, location, and specific legal requirements can assist in streamlining your search. Thanks to the Ohio State Bar Association's extensive network and statewide collaborations, you have a range of choices when it comes to connecting with the lawyer who can provide the assistance you require.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is a non-profit dedicated to your needs, and believe that basic amenities are a vital human right, such as shelter, food and water.
Welcome to OK's official virtual legal advice clinic which comes at no cost (should you qualify), and seeks out pro bono attorneys to answer your questions about a case.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is a proficient and top-tier legal services initiative committed to the mission of securing justice for the low-income populations of Oregon.
OSBRS offers a slew of different legal services from military assistance to the Modest Means program, working to get you towards a defense attorney at a reasonable cost.
The Oregon Law Center (OLC) offers complimentary legal assistance to individuals facing financial hardship, addressing issues concerning their residences, livelihoods, healthcare, and ensuring their physical safety in cases of domestic violence.
North Penn Legal Services is dedicated to resolving civil legal issues and bolstering marginalized communities through expert legal representation, advocacy efforts, and educational initiatives.
The Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project (PILP) is committed to guaranteeing equitable access to justice for the alarming number of financially disadvantaged individuals who are incarcerated or institutionalized within our state, and whose constitutional and other rights are being infringed upon.
MidPenn Legal Services is dedicated to delivering top-notch, cost-free civil legal assistance to economically disadvantaged residents and individuals who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault in 18 counties located in Central Pennsylvania.
The Rhode Island Bar Association's objectives encompass upholding and defending both the United States and Rhode Island's Constitutions and laws, preserving democratic governance, advancing the field of jurisprudence, fostering the fair administration of justice, maintaining the integrity of the legal process, utilizing legal expertise for the betterment of society, promoting social interactions among its members, and collaborating with the American Bar Association, as well as other national, regional, and state bar associations, including those at the local level in Rhode Island.
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) offers complimentary legal support across a broad spectrum of civil (non-criminal) legal issues to qualifying low-income South Carolina residents. SCLS operates as a nonprofit organization, relying on grants from the federally funded Legal Services Corporation, the South Carolina Bar Foundation, local United Ways, state court filing fees, as well as various other federal, state, and local funding sources.
Dakota Plains Legal Services operates as a nonprofit legal aid organization, offering no-cost legal support to low-income individuals, elderly Americans, and veterans. DPLS maintains eight offices and extends its services to communities throughout South Dakota and North Dakota, encompassing nine tribal nations. DPLS is dedicated to enhancing access to justice through the provision of high-quality legal assistance.
The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee is committed to championing, safeguarding, and upholding the legal rights of economically disadvantaged and at-risk individuals, with the ultimate goal of ensuring they have access to life's essential necessities.
Through its dedicated efforts, the organization ensures that community members have access to healthcare and can acquire or maintain income and housing. It also safeguards the personal freedom and security of survivors of abuse and individuals who are institutionalized or in vulnerable situations.
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is dedicated to upholding and safeguarding the rights of numerous low-income individuals in North and West Texas. They achieve this by offering cost-free civil legal assistance through representation and advocacy, with a mission centered on guaranteeing equitable access to justice.
TRLA provides legal services and resources for disaster relief, housing, family, employment, immigration, education, tax and much more!
Established in 1993, The Justice Foundation endeavors to safeguard the fundamental freedoms and rights crucial for the preservation of American society. They achieve this by offering complimentary legal services aimed at promoting these rights.
The organization, Utah Legal Services (ULS), recognizes that equal justice under the law is a fundamental principle in the United States. Unfortunately, economic constraints frequently hinder the realization of these principles. ULS has been diligently working to bridge this gap since its establishment as a nonprofit in 1976.
Vermont Legal Aid offers assistance in civil matters, including but not limited to eviction, foreclosure, healthcare, discrimination, disability services, civil rights, public benefits, bankruptcy, and issues involving landlords or creditors. It's important to note that they do not provide assistance with criminal matters. However, they do extend support to victims of crime and abuse.
The Virginia Legal Aid can assist you in locating civil legal information and providing responses to frequently asked questions. They are also available to help you out in various parts of your pro bono case process.
The Virginia Lawyer Referral Service connects clients with a local lawyer for a fee of $35. This fee covers a consultation of up to thirty minutes with the attorney, and there are no obligations attached. They also offer a legal advice clinic, where you're able to post legal questions for pro bono attorneys to answer on the spot.
The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) offers no-cost legal aid to address essential human needs, including housing, family safety, income stability, healthcare, education, and other critical areas. Their efforts aim to combat systemic and racial disparities, ultimately fostering the enduring welfare of low-income individuals, families, and communities throughout Washington State.
The Pro Bono Services division of the King County Bar Association collaborates with a dedicated team of over 1400 volunteer lawyers, paralegals, law students, and community members to offer no-cost legal aid to low-income residents of King County.
At the heart of our mission to safeguard West Virginia's most vulnerable lies the provision of legal services. Our experienced attorneys offer legal guidance and advocacy, enabling children, families, and individuals to break free from abuse, surmount obstacles to employment and housing, and access the education and healthcare they require.
Legal Action Wisconsin provides exceptional, individualized legal assistance to all their clients, prioritizing legal efforts that extend beyond individual cases to bring about systemic changes that can enhance the quality of life for a larger population.
Judicare Legal Aid, a nonprofit legal firm, is committed to ensuring equitable access to justice for residents of Wisconsin. Located in the U.S. Bank Building in downtown Wausau, Judicare Legal Aid extends civil legal support to the Northern 33 counties of Wisconsin and to Native Americans throughout the state.
Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc., is a nonprofit legal organization supported by federal funding, serving low-income individuals residing in Wyoming. They offer legal representation in various civil case types, though there are limitations, and they do not provide legal assistance for defendants in criminal cases.
Alabama
Alabama Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic in which qualifying users post civil legal questions at no cost to be answered by pro bono attorneys licensed in their state.
Alabama State Bar Vollunteer Lawyers Program
Adoption, Bankruptcy, Consumer, Custody, Dissolution of Marriage, Education, Elder Law, Employment, Housing, Public Benefits, Real Estate, Torts, Wills and Estates.
Alabama Legal Help
Legal Services Alabama is an independent, non-profit organization that provides qualifying low-income families with legal aid and assistance in civil matters. LSA is a statewide program serving all 67 counties in Alabama.
Alaska
Their efforts are rooted in improving the quality of life for children, families, the elderly, disadvantaged and ultimately, communities.
Alaska Institute for Justice (AIJ)
Citizenship applications, permanent resident status, work permits, family petitions, and petitions for domestic violence victims.
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA)
Support to low-income victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in need of legal assistance.
Arizona
AZ Bar's Pro Bono aid plays a crucial role in expanding access to justice. This platform was created with the aim of facilitating connections between legal professionals and organizations that are actively contributing to positive change.
Morris Institute for Justice
The William E. Morris Institute for Justice ("MIJ") is a non-profit program dedicated to protecting the rights of low-income Arizonans.
Arkansas
Legal Aid is a nonprofit, public interest law firm that provides free legal services to low-income Arkansans with civil legal problems across 31 counties.
Arkansas Law Help
Arkansas Access to Justice
Helps connect people to pro bono legal services or advice, they do NOT offer it themselves
California
Through our network of pro bono volunteers, OneJustice is able to leverage the time, skills, and enthusiasm of experienced legal professionals for the benefit of underserved communities, providing better access to quality legal help for those in need.
California Pro Bono
"Exists to connect volunteer attorneys to pro bono resources and opportunities across the state."
- Partnered with One Justice
Central California Legal Services is a private, not-for-profit, public interest law firm established for the purpose of providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals, families, organizations, and communities.
Colorado
The Initiative is a Colorado-based 501(c)3 organization specializing in providing services, support, and resources to people with disabilities who are experiencing domestic violence, abuse, neglect, sexual assault, or other violent crime.
Project Safeguard
Colorado Legal Services
Legal help for low-income Coloradans seeking assistance with civil legal needs.
Connecticut
We use our legal skills and advocacy to help clients, their families, and their communities solve urgent life problems. We focus on helping our clients secure stable housing, financial security, physical safety, healthcare, education, and personal autonomy.
CT Free Legal Answers
Connecticut Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic in which qualifying users post civil legal questions at no cost to be answered by pro bono attorneys licensed in their state.
Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut
"We are a legal aid advice and referral center helping low-income people solve their legal problems."
Delaware
"CLASI’s mission is to combat injustice through creative and persistent civil legal advocacy on behalf of vulnerable and underserved Delawareans."
Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, Inc.
"We emphasize protection of those rights that are crucial to the viability of a stable family. LSCD addresses legal issues that threaten the economic independence of low-income Delawareans, so that families can live with dignity."
Florida
Florida Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic in which qualifying users post civil legal questions at no cost to be answered by pro bono attorneys licensed in their state.
Gulf Coast Legal Services
Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. (GLS) is dedicated to serving vulnerable individuals… those living in poverty, low-wage workers, persons with disabilities, veterans, the homeless, the LGBTQ community, victims of domestic violence or human trafficking, and the elderly.
Community Law Program
Community Law Program provides free civil legal services to financially eligible residents and qualified non-profit organizations in Pinellas County, Florida. We provide these services by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer attorneys and law students within our community.
Georgia
Provide access to justice and opportunities out of poverty for Georgians with low-incomes in the areas of family law, domestic violence, housing, public benefits, consumer law, healthcare law, education law, and employment law.
State Bar of Georgia Pro Bono Project
involves private attorneys in representation of the poor in civil matters. The Resource Center also provides information to lawyers on what programs are available when they want to volunteer. The Resource Center gives technical assistance to local bar associations when they want to develop or revise a pro bono program.
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Case Types:
AIDS/HIV, Consumer, Employment, Health, Housing, Individual Rights, Public Benefits, Will
Hawaii
Adoption, Bankruptcy, Consumer, Custody, Dissolution of Marriage, Domestic Violence, Education, Employment, Health, Housing, Immigration, Juvenile,Termination of Parental Rights, Torts, Wills and Estates
Idaho
If you have limited financial resources and require legal representation for a civil matter, IVLP might offer assistance. Through a statewide network of volunteer attorneys, IVLP offers cost-free civil legal support, encompassing guidance and consultation, brief legal services, and representation
Idaho Legal Aid Services
IVLP offers a wide range of case types, which include
Child Custody
Divorce & Family
Bankruptcy & Debt
Guardianship Cases
Wills and Probate
Illinois
Case Types: AIDS/HIV, Adoption, Bankruptcy, CED, Consumer, Custody,Dissolution of Marriage, Domestic Violence, Education, Elder Law, Employment, Health,Housing, Immigration, Individual Rights, Juvenile, Public Benefits, Real Estate,Termination of Parental Rights, Torts, Wills and Estates
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
For over 50 years, Legal Aid Chicago has provided high quality, free legal services to people living in poverty in Cook County.
Chicago Legal Clinic Pro Bono Program
This program offers a slew of resources for lower-income individuals in the Greater Chicago area. Their mission is to deliver high-quality legal assistance, covering a spectrum of needs such as divorce, domestic violence, family matters, as well as issues related to financial stability, housing, and environmental law.
Indiana
Covers 11 Districts in the state of Indiana.
Indiana Legal Services
Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a not-for-profit law firm and the largest provider of free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income people in Indiana
Iowa
These projects involve approximately 3,400 volunteer attorneys serving an average of 2,000 low-income Iowans each year. The value of pro bono services from the private bar averages over $2 million each year.
Kansas
A non-profit law firm and community education organization helping low and moderate income people in Kansas
Pro Bono Program | KU School of Law
Through the pro bono program, students complete service including:
Preparing tax returns for low-income residents
Helping clients expunge past criminal convictions
Representing the interests of children in foster care as court-appointed special advocates
Working with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, prosecutors’ offices and public defenders’ offices
Kentucky
The Lawyers Care Volunteer Attorney Program, run by Kentucky Legal Aid, organizes and oversees the volunteer contributions of private attorneys, law students, legal graduates, and other professionals, all dedicated to meeting the legal requirements from clients.
Volunteer Lawyers for Appalachian Kentucky
Volunteer Lawyers for Appalachian Kentucky serves the state's lower income individuals with cases that include, but are not limited to AIDS/HIV, Bankruptcy, Consumer, Custody, Dissolution of Marriage, Elder Law, Employment, Housing, Public Benefits, Wills and Estates, Paternity
Louisiana
The mission of the Access to Justice Program is to assure that every Louisiana citizen has access to competent civil legal representation by promoting and supporting a broad based and effective justice community through collaboration between the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Bar Foundation, Louisiana Law Schools, private practitioners, local bar associations, pro bono programs and legal aid providers.
The Pro Bono Project
The Pro Bono Project’s mission is to provide free, quality civil legal services to the under-served members of our community. By engaging volunteer attorneys, paralegals, law students, and private citizens to render pro bono services, The Pro Bono Project serves clients who otherwise might not have access to the civil legal help they need.
New Orleans Legal Assistance (an office of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services)
We provide free, civil legal aid to low-income people in six offices, across 22 parishes throughout southeast Louisiana. Our six offices are located in Baton Rouge, Covington, Gretna, Hammond, Houma, and New Orleans.
Maine
The Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project is a legal aid organization that recruits volunteer lawyers to provide free legal information, advice, and representation to Mainers with low incomes who have civil legal problems.
Maryland
Case Types:
Education, Employment, Housing, Individual Rights, Juvenile, Torts, Civil rights and childrens rights
Case Types:
Family (Adoption, Custody, Divorce, Guardianship, Name Changes), Consumer (Bankruptcy, Contract, Debt Collection), Housing (Deed Changes, Landlord/Tenant, Foreclosure, Tax Sale), Criminal Record Relief (Expungement, Shielding, Vacatur), Estate Planning and Administration, Income Tax Disputes
Volunteer private practice attorneys are solicited by the Program to provide free legal guidance and/or representation in the areas of absolute divorce, selected limited divorce, separation agreements, custody, adoption/guardianship, simple name changes, private landlord tenant law (security deposits only), bankruptcy (simple chapter 7), limited debt collection defense matters, wills and powers of attorney, limited immigration and limited employment cases.
Massachusettes
Elder Law
Family Law
Public Benefits
Real Estate Law
The Bureau specializes in four major areas of practice: housing law, including evictions from public and private apartments; family law, including divorce, child custody, paternity, visitation, and support issues; government benefits law, including appeals of the denial or termination of welfare, food stamps, unemployment, or social security disability benefits; and fair wage law, including nonpayment or underpayment of wages.
Community Legal Services & Counseling Center
CLSACC offers free civil legal assistance for people with low incomes. We provide assistance in the areas of family law and domestic violence, housing and homelessness prevention, disability benefits, and immigration and refugee rights.
Michigan
The Legal Assistance Center (LAC) is designed to help the public solve legal problems. The LAC works with many community partners to provide a variety of services to fit your subject matter.
Cooley Innocence Project
Operating under the DNA Statutory criteria, the Project's dual mission is to identify, provide legal assistance to, and secure the release of persons who are wrongfully imprisoned for crimes they did not commit and to provide its students with an excellent learning experience.
Legal Aid and Defender Association
We're the largest provider of free legal services to the indigent in Michigan and one of the largest in the United States. We'e a nonprofit, charitable organization, but if we were a private law firm, we would be the fourth largest in the state.
Minnesota
Adoption, Bankruptcy, Consumer, Custody, Dissolution of Marriage, Domestic Violence, Housing, Individual Rights, Public Benefits, Real Estate, Torts, Wills and Estates
Volunteer Lawyers Network Ltd
Adoption, Bankruptcy, Consumer, Criminal Records Expungement, Custody, Dissolution of Marriage, Domestic Violence, Employment, Health, Housing, Immigration, Individual Rights, Juvenile, Real Estate, Torts, Wills and Estates
Legal Aid Society of Mineapolis Volunteer Family Law Program
Strictly family law
Mississippi
"We provide equal access to justice for Mississippians of limited means through high quality pro bono legal assistance."
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
"North Mississippi Rural Legal Services (NMRLS) is a non profit tax-exempt organization providing free civil representation to low-income persons in the northern 39 counties of Mississippi."
Missouri
"Case must be a priority approved by the Board of Directors;client must not be conflict of interest, nor have history of non-cooperation that has cost MMLSC funds."
Legal Services of Southern Missouri
Bankruptcy, Consumer, Custody, Dissolution of Marriage, Domestic Violence, Elder Law, Health, Housing, Public Benefits, Real Estate, Wills and Estates
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
'Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to people who need it most and can afford it least."
Montana
Dissolution of marriage and Parenting Plans Adoption Name Change Guardianships Landlord/Tenant issues
Nebraska
"The Volunteer Lawyers Project is committed to connecting legal professionals with meaningful pro bono and reduced fee work through direct case placement, virtual & in-person clinics, ongoing projects, cyber platforms, and courthouse self-help desks. "
Nevada
"Uncontested Divorce, Self-Help Divorce Clinics, Adoptions, Name Change, Bankruptcies, Guardianships, Probate, Wills, Real Estate."
Northern Nevada Legal Aid
"Northern Nevada Legal Aid (NNLA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit legal aid organization founded in 1965. Since that time, we have assisted thousands of vulnerable Northern Nevada residents who cannot afford to hire an attorney."
New Hampshire
Bankruptcy, Consumer, Custody, Dissolution of Marriage, Domestic Violence, Elder Law, Housing, Real Estate, Wills and Estates
New Jersey
"New Jersey Association on Correction (NJAC) is a citizen’s organization that has been working for a more effective criminal justice system since 1961. The work of the Association is focused on Public Education and Policy as well as in providing direct services to offenders and victims of crime."
Community Justice Center
"The Community Justice Center is an innovative legal services non-profit based in Trenton, serving the low-income/homeless disabled, and returning disabled veterans and their families, primarily within Central New Jersey. We opened our doors to the public in March of 2009; it was the first of its kind in New Jersey, able to represent low-income disabled veterans before both the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration."
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
"VLJ is a comprehensive pro bono program meeting the needs of the poor solely through the efforts of volunteer attorneys throughout New Jersey. To date, VLJ volunteers have assisted thousands of indigent persons in the community with critical legal matters such as divorce, domestic violence, special education issues, bankruptcy, evictions and more."
New Mexico
"Our services range from education, advice, and brief services, to full representation in some cases. "
Second Judicial Court
The Pro Bono Committee of the Second Judicial District Court is led by Family Division Judge Jane Levy and Civil Division Judge Erin O’Connell. This committee comprises attorneys and support personnel from both private and public agencies, as well as court support staff.
New York
Annually, Legal Services NYC depends on the assistance of more than 2,000 pro bono volunteers hailing from nearly 100 law firms and corporations. These dedicated volunteers bring about a positive impact in the lives of over 7,000 low-income individuals and collectively devote over 70,000 hours of their time each year.
City Bar Justice Center
The City Bar Justice Center offers pro bono legal assistance to low-income residents of New York through several initiatives. Additionally, CBJC aims to empower individuals representing themselves to effectively safeguard their legal rights by providing them with the necessary support.
Monday Night Law
Monday Night Law is a community outreach initiative that offers complimentary consultations with volunteer attorneys. These consultations provide you with an opportunity to address any queries you may have concerning a legal matter or procedure. Their lawyers help guide you through your next steps.
North Carolina
Legal Aid of North Carolina offers pro bono programs made to accommodate various schedules, experience levels, and various areas of legal interest.
NC Pro Bono Resource Center
Started in 2016, the North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission established the North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (PBRC) with the goal of aiding attorneys in meeting their ethical obligation to offer complimentary legal assistance.
North Dakota
"Legal Services of North Dakota operates as a nonprofit entity, offering legal support in various areas to economically disadvantaged and senior residents of North Dakota."
State Bar Association of North Dakota Volunteer Lawyers Program
"For assistance, contact the Central Intake hotline for Legal Services of North Dakota and the State Bar Association of North Dakota. Central Intake's team will conduct a telephone interview to assess the specific nature of your legal inquiry."
Ohio
"Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio is here to connect and provide assistance to attorney volunteers who contribute their time and legal expertise to benefit their nonprofit partners, enhancing their capacity to create a positive influence within our community. As a result, our nonprofit partners gain access to top-notch legal support and can allocate their scarce resources towards advancing their core missions."
Ohio State Bar Association
With OSBA, there are several avenues available to help you discover the right attorney to meet your current needs. Your income, location, and specific legal requirements can assist in streamlining your search. Thanks to the Ohio State Bar Association's extensive network and statewide collaborations, you have a range of choices when it comes to connecting with the lawyer who can provide the assistance you require.
Oklahoma
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is a non-profit dedicated to your needs, and believe that basic amenities are a vital human right, such as shelter, food and water.
OK Free Legal Answers
Welcome to OK's official virtual legal advice clinic which comes at no cost (should you qualify), and seeks out pro bono attorneys to answer your questions about a case.
Oregon
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is a proficient and top-tier legal services initiative committed to the mission of securing justice for the low-income populations of Oregon.
Oregon State Bar Referral Service
OSBRS offers a slew of different legal services from military assistance to the Modest Means program, working to get you towards a defense attorney at a reasonable cost.
Oregon Law Center
The Oregon Law Center (OLC) offers complimentary legal assistance to individuals facing financial hardship, addressing issues concerning their residences, livelihoods, healthcare, and ensuring their physical safety in cases of domestic violence.
Pennsylvania
North Penn Legal Services is dedicated to resolving civil legal issues and bolstering marginalized communities through expert legal representation, advocacy efforts, and educational initiatives.
Instituional Law Project
The Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project (PILP) is committed to guaranteeing equitable access to justice for the alarming number of financially disadvantaged individuals who are incarcerated or institutionalized within our state, and whose constitutional and other rights are being infringed upon.
Mid Penn
MidPenn Legal Services is dedicated to delivering top-notch, cost-free civil legal assistance to economically disadvantaged residents and individuals who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault in 18 counties located in Central Pennsylvania.
Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Bar Association's objectives encompass upholding and defending both the United States and Rhode Island's Constitutions and laws, preserving democratic governance, advancing the field of jurisprudence, fostering the fair administration of justice, maintaining the integrity of the legal process, utilizing legal expertise for the betterment of society, promoting social interactions among its members, and collaborating with the American Bar Association, as well as other national, regional, and state bar associations, including those at the local level in Rhode Island.
South Carolina
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) offers complimentary legal support across a broad spectrum of civil (non-criminal) legal issues to qualifying low-income South Carolina residents. SCLS operates as a nonprofit organization, relying on grants from the federally funded Legal Services Corporation, the South Carolina Bar Foundation, local United Ways, state court filing fees, as well as various other federal, state, and local funding sources.
South Dakota
Dakota Plains Legal Services operates as a nonprofit legal aid organization, offering no-cost legal support to low-income individuals, elderly Americans, and veterans. DPLS maintains eight offices and extends its services to communities throughout South Dakota and North Dakota, encompassing nine tribal nations. DPLS is dedicated to enhancing access to justice through the provision of high-quality legal assistance.
Tennessee
The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee is committed to championing, safeguarding, and upholding the legal rights of economically disadvantaged and at-risk individuals, with the ultimate goal of ensuring they have access to life's essential necessities.
West Tennessee Legal Services
Through its dedicated efforts, the organization ensures that community members have access to healthcare and can acquire or maintain income and housing. It also safeguards the personal freedom and security of survivors of abuse and individuals who are institutionalized or in vulnerable situations.
Texas
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is dedicated to upholding and safeguarding the rights of numerous low-income individuals in North and West Texas. They achieve this by offering cost-free civil legal assistance through representation and advocacy, with a mission centered on guaranteeing equitable access to justice.
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid
TRLA provides legal services and resources for disaster relief, housing, family, employment, immigration, education, tax and much more!
Texas Justice Foundation
Established in 1993, The Justice Foundation endeavors to safeguard the fundamental freedoms and rights crucial for the preservation of American society. They achieve this by offering complimentary legal services aimed at promoting these rights.
Utah
The organization, Utah Legal Services (ULS), recognizes that equal justice under the law is a fundamental principle in the United States. Unfortunately, economic constraints frequently hinder the realization of these principles. ULS has been diligently working to bridge this gap since its establishment as a nonprofit in 1976.
Vermont
Vermont Legal Aid offers assistance in civil matters, including but not limited to eviction, foreclosure, healthcare, discrimination, disability services, civil rights, public benefits, bankruptcy, and issues involving landlords or creditors. It's important to note that they do not provide assistance with criminal matters. However, they do extend support to victims of crime and abuse.
Virginia
The Virginia Legal Aid can assist you in locating civil legal information and providing responses to frequently asked questions. They are also available to help you out in various parts of your pro bono case process.
Virginia State Bar
The Virginia Lawyer Referral Service connects clients with a local lawyer for a fee of $35. This fee covers a consultation of up to thirty minutes with the attorney, and there are no obligations attached. They also offer a legal advice clinic, where you're able to post legal questions for pro bono attorneys to answer on the spot.
Washington
The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) offers no-cost legal aid to address essential human needs, including housing, family safety, income stability, healthcare, education, and other critical areas. Their efforts aim to combat systemic and racial disparities, ultimately fostering the enduring welfare of low-income individuals, families, and communities throughout Washington State.
King County Bar
The Pro Bono Services division of the King County Bar Association collaborates with a dedicated team of over 1400 volunteer lawyers, paralegals, law students, and community members to offer no-cost legal aid to low-income residents of King County.
West Virginia
At the heart of our mission to safeguard West Virginia's most vulnerable lies the provision of legal services. Our experienced attorneys offer legal guidance and advocacy, enabling children, families, and individuals to break free from abuse, surmount obstacles to employment and housing, and access the education and healthcare they require.
Wisconsin
Legal Action Wisconsin provides exceptional, individualized legal assistance to all their clients, prioritizing legal efforts that extend beyond individual cases to bring about systemic changes that can enhance the quality of life for a larger population.
Judicare Legal Aid
Judicare Legal Aid, a nonprofit legal firm, is committed to ensuring equitable access to justice for residents of Wisconsin. Located in the U.S. Bank Building in downtown Wausau, Judicare Legal Aid extends civil legal support to the Northern 33 counties of Wisconsin and to Native Americans throughout the state.
Wyoming
Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc., is a nonprofit legal organization supported by federal funding, serving low-income individuals residing in Wyoming. They offer legal representation in various civil case types, though there are limitations, and they do not provide legal assistance for defendants in criminal cases.
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