Can't afford a lawyer? Every state has at least one organization that provides free or low-cost civil legal help to people who qualify. Find yours below.
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These are nonprofit legal aid organizations funded by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the largest funder of civil legal aid in the country. In states marked below, several regional organizations serve different areas -- if the one listed can't help because of where you live, LawHelp.org can point you to the right one.
Community Legal Services, Inc.
602-258-3434 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)
800-399-4529 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Legal Services of Greater Miami
305-576-0080 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
404-524-5811 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Legal Aid Chicago
312-341-1070 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Legal Aid Society (Louisville)
502-584-1254 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
504-529-1000 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association
617-603-1700 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Lakeshore Legal Aid
888-783-8190 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Central Minnesota Legal Services
612-332-8151 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
800-773-1737 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
314-534-4200 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Legal Services of New Jersey
1-888-576-5529 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Legal Services NYC
917-661-4500 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
888-246-4420 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Philadelphia Legal Assistance
215-981-3800 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
East River Legal Services
1-800-952-3015 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
1-800-238-1443 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Lone Star Legal Aid
800-733-8394 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
Legal Services of Northern Virginia
703-778-6800 Visit WebsiteCovers the largest metro area only. If this org cannot help, try LawHelp.org for your specific region.
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LawHelp.orgDial 2-1-1 for free, confidential help finding local legal aid, along with housing, food, and other assistance.
More Community ResourcesIf you're returning home after incarceration, our Reentry Program page covers hiring incentives and getting connected to support.
Reentry ProgramThis directory lists each state's primary Legal Services Corporation grantee as of August 2026. Every organization above is independent of Illuminating Light -- we do our best to keep this list accurate but cannot guarantee availability, eligibility rules, or wait times. This page is general information, not legal advice.
