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Legal Resources – All US States and Territories

Legal Resources

Free and low-cost legal aid services available across all US states and territories

Federal & Nationwide Organizations
Federal & Nationwide Resources

Legal Services Corporation (LSC)

America’s largest funder of civil legal aid, providing funding to 130 independent nonprofit legal aid organizations in every state, DC, and US territories.

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National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA)

National organization supporting legal aid and public defender programs across the country.

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American Bar Association Pro Bono Resources

National resources and referrals for pro bono legal services and volunteer attorney programs.

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Disability Rights Advocates

National nonprofit that advances the civil rights of people with disabilities through litigation, advocacy, and education.

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State Legal Aid Organizations
Alabama

Legal Aid of Alabama

Provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families throughout Alabama.

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Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program

Connects eligible low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys for free legal assistance.

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Birmingham Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Program

Provides pro bono legal services to low-income residents in the Birmingham area.

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Alaska

Alaska Legal Services Corporation

Offers free civil legal services to eligible low-income Alaskans throughout the state.

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Alaska Court Self-Help Center

Provides forms, instructions, and self-help resources for those representing themselves in court.

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Alaska Immigration Justice Project

Provides free and low-cost immigration legal services to low-income immigrants in Alaska.

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Arizona

Community Legal Services

Provides free civil legal aid to low-income residents in Maricopa County and surrounding areas.

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Southern Arizona Legal Aid

Offers free legal services to eligible low-income individuals in Southern Arizona.

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DNA – People’s Legal Services

Provides legal services to low-income residents of Northern Arizona and the Navajo Nation.

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Arkansas

Legal Aid of Arkansas

Provides free civil legal services to eligible low-income individuals and families across Arkansas.

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Center for Arkansas Legal Services

Offers legal assistance to low-income Arkansans in various civil law matters.

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Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation

Works to expand access to civil legal services for low-income Arkansans.

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California

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)

Provides free legal services to low-income residents of Los Angeles County.

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Bay Area Legal Aid

Serves low-income residents in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties.

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California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)

Provides legal services to rural communities and farmworkers throughout California.

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Legal Services of Northern California

Offers free civil legal assistance to low-income residents in Northern California.

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Colorado

Colorado Legal Services

Provides free civil legal aid to low-income Coloradans throughout the state.

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Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN)

Offers legal services to immigrants and refugees in Colorado.

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Colorado Poverty Law Project

Provides advocacy and legal services for low-income individuals and families.

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Connecticut

Connecticut Legal Services (CLS)

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families throughout Connecticut.

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New Haven Legal Assistance Association

Offers free legal services to low-income residents in the Greater New Haven area.

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Greater Hartford Legal Aid

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in the Hartford area.

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Delaware

Delaware Community Legal Aid Society (DCLAS)

Provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families in Delaware.

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Legal Services Corporation of Delaware

Offers legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout Delaware.

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Delaware Volunteer Legal Services

Connects low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys for pro bono assistance.

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District of Columbia

Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia

Provides free legal services to low-income residents of Washington, D.C.

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DC Bar Pro Bono Center

Connects low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys for free legal assistance.

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Bread for the City Legal Clinic

Provides free legal services integrated with social services in DC.

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Florida

Florida Legal Services

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families throughout Florida.

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Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association

Offers free legal services to low-income residents in Orange County, Florida.

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Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in Central Florida.

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Georgia

Georgia Legal Aid

Provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families throughout Georgia.

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Atlanta Legal Aid Society

Offers free legal assistance to eligible low-income residents in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

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Legal Aid Society of Columbus

Provides legal services to low-income residents in the Columbus, Georgia area.

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Hawaii

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

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Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation

Offers legal services to Native Hawaiians and low-income residents of Hawaii.

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Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii

Coordinates pro bono legal services for low-income residents across Hawaii.

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Idaho

Idaho Legal Aid Services

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income Idahoans throughout the state.

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Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program

Connects eligible low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys for pro bono services.

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Snake River Legal Services

Serves low-income residents in eastern Idaho with civil legal aid.

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Illinois

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid

Provides civil legal aid to low-income and senior residents throughout Illinois.

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Prairie State Legal Services

Serves 36 counties in northern and central Illinois with free legal assistance.

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Legal Aid Chicago

Provides free legal services to low-income residents in Cook County.

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Illinois Legal Aid Online

Comprehensive online resource for Illinois legal information and forms.

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Indiana

Indiana Legal Services

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout Indiana.

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Legal Aid Society of Evansville

Offers legal services to low-income residents in southwestern Indiana.

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Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic

Provides free legal services to low-income residents in Indianapolis.

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Iowa

Iowa Legal Aid

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income Iowans statewide.

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Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Legal Services

Offers legal assistance to low-income residents in eastern Iowa.

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Iowa State Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project

Connects low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys for pro bono services.

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Kansas

Kansas Legal Services

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income Kansans throughout the state.

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Legal Aid of Western Missouri (serves Kansas border counties)

Extends services to some Kansas counties near the Missouri border.

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Kansas Bar Association Pro Bono

Coordinates volunteer attorney services for low-income residents.

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Kentucky

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass

Provides free civil legal services to eligible low-income residents in central Kentucky.

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Appalachian Research and Defense Fund (AppalReD)

Serves low-income residents in eastern Kentucky and Appalachian regions.

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Legal Aid Society of Louisville

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in the Louisville metropolitan area.

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Louisiana

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents in southeastern Louisiana.

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Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

Serves low-income residents in southwestern Louisiana.

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North Louisiana Legal Assistance Corporation

Provides legal aid to eligible residents in northern Louisiana.

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Maine

Pine Tree Legal Assistance

Provides free civil legal services to eligible low-income residents throughout Maine.

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Maine Equal Justice

Advocates for economic justice and policy changes to help low-income Mainers.

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Volunteer Lawyers Project

Coordinates pro bono legal services for low-income Maine residents.

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Maryland

Maryland Legal Aid

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout Maryland.

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Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland

Connects low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys for pro bono services.

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Legal Aid Bureau (University of Maryland)

Provides legal services through law student clinics supervised by attorneys.

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC)

Provides free civil legal aid to low-income residents throughout Massachusetts.

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Greater Boston Legal Services

Serves low-income residents in the Greater Boston area with civil legal aid.

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Western Massachusetts Legal Services

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in western Massachusetts.

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Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association

Coordinates pro bono legal services in the Boston area.

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Michigan

Legal Aid and Defender Association

Provides civil legal aid and public defense services in Detroit and surrounding areas.

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Michigan Legal Help

Comprehensive online resource for Michigan legal information and self-help tools.

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Legal Services of South Central Michigan

Serves low-income residents in south-central Michigan with civil legal aid.

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Michigan Immigrant Rights Center

Provides legal services and advocacy for immigrants in Michigan.

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Minnesota

Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents in northeastern Minnesota.

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Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services

Serves low-income residents in southern Minnesota with civil legal aid.

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Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in central Minnesota.

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The Advocates for Human Rights

Provides pro bono legal services and human rights advocacy in Minnesota.

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Mississippi

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents in northern Mississippi.

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Central Mississippi Legal Services Corporation

Serves low-income residents in central Mississippi with civil legal aid.

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South Mississippi Legal Services Corporation

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in southern Mississippi.

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Missouri

Legal Aid of Western Missouri

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents in western Missouri.

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Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

Serves low-income residents in eastern Missouri with civil legal aid.

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Missouri State Public Defender

Provides criminal defense services to eligible low-income defendants.

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Legal Aid of Arkansas (serves some Missouri border counties)

Extends services to some Missouri counties near the Arkansas border.

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Montana

Montana Legal Services Association

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout Montana.

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Montana Immigrant Justice Alliance

Provides legal services and advocacy for immigrants in Montana.

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Disability Rights Montana

Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities throughout Montana.

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Nebraska

Legal Aid of Nebraska

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout Nebraska.

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Nebraska State Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project

Connects low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys for pro bono services.

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Immigrant Legal Center

Provides immigration legal services to low-income immigrants in Nebraska.

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Nevada

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents in southern Nevada.

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Nevada Legal Services

Serves low-income residents throughout Nevada with civil legal aid.

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Washoe Legal Services

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in northern Nevada.

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New Hampshire

New Hampshire Legal Assistance

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout New Hampshire.

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603 Legal Aid

Online resource providing legal information and self-help tools for New Hampshire residents.

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Pro Bono Program of the New Hampshire Bar Association

Coordinates volunteer attorney services for low-income residents.

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New Jersey

Legal Services of New Jersey

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout New Jersey.

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Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

Serves low-income residents in northeastern New Jersey with civil legal aid.

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Camden Regional Legal Services

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in the Camden area.

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New Jersey Legal Help

Comprehensive online resource for New Jersey legal information and forms.

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New Mexico

New Mexico Legal Aid

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout New Mexico.

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DNA – People’s Legal Services

Provides legal services to low-income residents and Native Americans in the Southwest.

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New Mexico Immigrant Law Center

Provides legal services and advocacy for immigrants in New Mexico.

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New York

The Legal Aid Society

The largest social justice law firm in New York City, providing free legal services to low-income New Yorkers.

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Empire Justice Center

Provides legal services and advocacy for low-income New Yorkers statewide.

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Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

Serves low-income residents in the Hudson Valley region with civil legal aid.

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Legal Assistance of Western New York

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in western New York.

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North Carolina

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout North Carolina.

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Pisgah Legal Services

Serves low-income residents in western North Carolina with civil legal aid.

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Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in the Charlotte area.

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North Carolina Justice Center

Advocates for policy changes and provides legal assistance to protect low-income families.

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North Dakota

Legal Services of North Dakota

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout North Dakota.

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North Dakota State Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Program

Connects low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys for pro bono services.

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Prairie West Mental Health Center Legal Advocacy

Provides legal advocacy for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues.

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Ohio

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents in the Cleveland area.

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Legal Aid Society of Columbus

Serves low-income residents in central Ohio with civil legal aid.

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Legal Aid of Western Ohio

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in western Ohio.

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Ohio Legal Help

Comprehensive online resource for Ohio legal information and self-help tools.

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Oklahoma

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma Indian Legal Services

Provides legal assistance to Native Americans in Oklahoma.

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Tulsa County Bar Association Legal Aid

Provides pro bono legal services to low-income residents in Tulsa County.

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Oregon

Legal Aid Services of Oregon

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout Oregon.

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Oregon Law Help

Comprehensive online resource for Oregon legal information and self-help tools.

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Multnomah Bar Association Pro Bono Program

Coordinates volunteer attorney services for low-income residents in Portland area.

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Immigration Counseling Service

Provides immigration legal services to low-income immigrants in Oregon.

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Pennsylvania

Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents in Philadelphia.

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Neighborhood Legal Services Association

Serves low-income residents in southwestern Pennsylvania with civil legal aid.

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Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in southeastern Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania Legal Help

Comprehensive online resource for Pennsylvania legal information and forms.

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Rhode Island

Rhode Island Legal Services

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer Program

Connects low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys for pro bono services.

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Progreso Latino Legal Services

Provides immigration and other legal services to the Latino community in Rhode Island.

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South Carolina

South Carolina Legal Services

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout South Carolina.

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Charleston Legal Access

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in the Charleston area.

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Neighborhood Legal Assistance Program

Serves low-income residents in the Columbia area with civil legal aid.

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South Dakota

East River Legal Services

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents in eastern South Dakota.

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Dakota Plains Legal Services

Serves low-income residents in western South Dakota with civil legal aid.

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Black Hills Legal Services

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in the Black Hills region.

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Tennessee

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents in middle Tennessee.

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West Tennessee Legal Services

Serves low-income residents in western Tennessee with civil legal aid.

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Legal Aid of East Tennessee

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in eastern Tennessee.

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Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services

Coordinates legal aid services and resources across Tennessee.

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Texas

Lone Star Legal Aid

Provides free civil legal services to eligible low-income individuals and families in Texas.

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Texas Legal Services Center

Offers legal assistance and advocacy for low-income Texans statewide.

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Legal Aid of Central Texas

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in central Texas.

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Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

Serves low-income residents in South Texas with civil legal aid.

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Utah

Utah Legal Services

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout Utah.

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Utah State Bar Pro Bono Program

Connects low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys for pro bono services.

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Disability Law Center

Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in Utah.

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Vermont

Vermont Legal Aid

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout Vermont.

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Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity Legal Services

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in the Champlain Valley region.

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Vermont Bar Association Pro Bono Program

Coordinates volunteer attorney services for low-income residents.

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Virginia

Legal Services of Northern Virginia

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents in Northern Virginia.

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Virginia Legal Aid Society

Serves low-income residents throughout Virginia with civil legal aid.

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Central Virginia Legal Aid Society

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in central Virginia.

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Virginia Poverty Law Center

Advocates for policy changes and provides legal assistance to protect low-income families.

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Washington

Northwest Justice Project

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout Washington.

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Columbia Legal Services

Advocates for systemic change and provides direct legal services to low-income communities.

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King County Bar Association Pro Bono Services

Coordinates volunteer attorney services for low-income residents in King County.

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Washington LawHelp

Comprehensive online resource for Washington legal information and self-help tools.

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West Virginia

Legal Aid of West Virginia

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout West Virginia.

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West Virginia Senior Legal Aid

Provides legal assistance specifically to seniors in West Virginia.

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Mountain State Justice

Advocates for economic and social justice in West Virginia through law and policy.

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Wisconsin

Legal Action of Wisconsin

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin Judicare

Serves low-income residents in northern Wisconsin with civil legal aid.

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Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee

Provides legal assistance to low-income residents in the Milwaukee area.

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Wisconsin Legal Help

Comprehensive online resource for Wisconsin legal information and self-help tools.

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Wyoming

Legal Aid of Wyoming

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout Wyoming.

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Wyoming State Bar Pro Bono Program

Connects low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys for pro bono services.

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Disability Rights Wyoming

Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities throughout Wyoming.

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US Territories
Puerto Rico

Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico

Provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families in Puerto Rico.

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Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico

Offers legal assistance and resources to eligible residents of Puerto Rico.

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Colegio de Abogados de Puerto Rico – Pro Bono

Coordinates pro bono legal services through the Puerto Rico Bar Association.

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US Virgin Islands

Legal Services of the Virgin Islands

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents of the US Virgin Islands.

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Virgin Islands Bar Association Pro Bono Program

Connects low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys for free legal assistance.

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Women’s Coalition of St. Croix Legal Services

Provides legal advocacy and services, particularly for domestic violence cases.

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Guam

Guam Legal Services Corporation

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents of Guam.

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Guam Bar Association Pro Bono Program

Coordinates volunteer attorney services for low-income residents of Guam.

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Micronesia Legal Services Corporation (serves Guam region)

Provides legal assistance to residents in the Micronesia region including Guam.

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American Samoa

American Samoa Legal Services Corporation

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents of American Samoa.

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American Samoa Bar Association

Provides information and coordinates legal services in American Samoa.

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Pacific Island Legal Aid

Serves various Pacific territories including American Samoa with legal assistance.

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Northern Mariana Islands

Micronesia Legal Services Corporation

Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents of the Northern Mariana Islands.

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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Bar Association

Coordinates legal services and pro bono programs in the CNMI.

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CNMI Legal Services Corporation

Local legal aid organization serving the Northern Mariana Islands.

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