Free Legal Help
When You Need It Most
Legal aid organizations provide free attorneys for housing disputes, family law, immigration, consumer issues, and more. Justice shouldn't depend on what you can afford.
Three Simple Steps
You don't need to be an expert. These programs were designed to be accessible — and we make finding them even easier.
Find Your County
Enter your ZIP code to see legal aid offices, tenant advocacy groups, and pro bono attorneys in your area.
Describe Your Legal Issue
Legal aid covers housing/eviction, family law, consumer debt, immigration, public benefits, and disability. Most services are free for qualifying residents.
Get Matched with an Attorney
Call your local legal aid office for an intake screening. If you qualify, you'll be assigned an attorney or referred to a volunteer lawyer.
What Legal Help Is Available?
Free legal services cover a wide range of civil matters for low-income individuals and families.
Tenant & Housing Rights
Legal AidFree legal representation for eviction defense, landlord disputes, unsafe housing conditions, Fair Housing violations, and foreclosure prevention.
Family Law
Legal AidHelp with divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence protective orders, guardianship, and adoption for qualifying families.
Immigration Legal Services
NonprofitAccredited immigration legal service providers help with DACA, asylum, family petitions, naturalization, and removal defense at low or no cost.
Consumer & Debt Protection
Legal AidHelp with debt collection harassment, predatory lending, bankruptcy guidance, and consumer fraud. Legal aid attorneys can negotiate with creditors on your behalf.
Disability Rights
FederalProtection and Advocacy (P&A) agencies in every state defend the rights of people with disabilities — including SSI/SSDI appeals, ADA violations, and institutional abuse.
Benefits Appeals & Advocacy
Legal AidIf your application for Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or other benefits was denied, legal aid attorneys can help you understand the denial and file an appeal.
Do I Qualify?
Legal aid services are generally available to individuals and families earning below 125–200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Some programs accept cases based on the nature of the legal issue regardless of income (e.g., domestic violence, veterans' legal issues). Contact your local legal aid office for a free eligibility screening.
How Do I Apply?
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Contact your local legal aid office. Find the legal aid organization serving your county on our county pages. Call their intake line to describe your legal issue and schedule a screening.
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Complete the intake process. An intake specialist will ask about your legal issue, income, and household size to determine eligibility. Have recent pay stubs or benefits letters ready.
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Get assigned an attorney. If you qualify, you'll be matched with a staff attorney or pro bono volunteer. They'll handle your case from consultation through resolution.
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Attend your hearings and appointments. Your attorney will prepare you for any court dates, hearings, or negotiations. Follow their guidance on deadlines and document requests.
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Know your self-help options. Even if you don't qualify for full representation, many legal aid offices offer self-help clinics, document preparation, and legal information hotlines.
Justice Shouldn't Have a Price Tag
Find free legal aid and advocacy organizations in your county.