CMLS assists clients in a wide range of civil law matters. We do not assist in criminal cases, child protection cases or immigration applications. CMLS regularly assesses the needs of its clients when deciding what types of cases our lawyers can accept. Legal aid helps low-income people. Individuals with incomes below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible and eligible for assistance. Sometimes people can qualify with less than 200% of federal poverty guidelines. Many agencies provide free legal advice to immigrants and other non-citizens who need help with issues such as visa applications, green cards, deportation procedures, and work permits. Conditions for participation vary from program to program. CMLS is funded by Legal Services Corporation, which has certain rules and regulations that must be followed by our organization, who we can help and what legal issues we can help. If you need help with a legal issue, have a question you think a lawyer should answer, or if you`ve been sued and don`t know where to turn, call our helpline! The maximum income level is 125% of the federal poverty guidelines (see table below). If certain factors exist, legal aid may be waived in exceptional or meritorious circumstances up to 200% (second column). Call our helpline or apply online to find out if you qualify for free legal aid. If you can`t afford a lawyer, but you think you qualify for free legal aid, the following can help you move in the right direction.

However, be sure to check with your local court or local legal aid program for more detailed information about admission. If you are not eligible to receive free legal services based on any of the above criteria, you may want to speak to a lawyer in your area to discuss other fee arrangements. If you live in the above counties or have a legal problem in the above counties, you can apply for legal aid online. For more information and to apply for legal aid, please click on the link below. Some legal aid organizations and clinics offer free legal assistance to individuals and non-profit or not-for-profit organizations seeking to improve the economic, cultural, social or environmental well-being of disadvantaged or underserved communities. Community problems can include neighbourhood deterioration, inadequate housing and homelessness, unemployment, substance abuse, racial discord and crime. Check with your state`s individual Community law programmes for specific admission and admission requirements. Some legal aid agencies cannot serve people whose income exceeds that of their policies. Income policies use a percentage of federal poverty income. VaLegalAid.org does not guarantee assistance from a legal aid agency in Virginia, even if you meet income guidelines.

Below is the federal amount of poverty income from the Department of Health and Social Services. (Status: March 2017) To find free legal aid in your area, check out FindLaw`s legal aid resources for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In general, you must be considered a low income OR a victim of domestic violence to be eligible for assistance from our legal services program. There are exceptions, so if you`re not sure, apply. Private lawyers, legal aid clinics and advocacy groups with lawyers often handle cases that fall within their particular area of interest. For example, you might be able to get free help from a lawyer for a wage discrimination lawsuit against an employer if it has the potential to become a larger class action lawsuit. Our lawyers handle civil cases. We do not deal with criminal matters, accidents or personal injury. Here are the types of cases we usually assume: And even if you qualify for free legal aid, you may have a hard time finding a free legal aid agency that can handle your case — especially if the agency has limited staff and resources, or if your legal problem is outside of what the agency covers. U.S. veterans with mental and physical disabilities may be eligible for free legal assistance on issues ranging from rent assistance to child visitation issues.

For eligibility criteria, check with your local veterans` association to see if you or a member of your household is eligible for free legal aid for a range of services. Even if you are eligible for legal aid, this does not mean that the organisation will automatically take over your case. If the other party to your dispute lives with you, do not count their income as part of the household income and do not count it as part of the household. Legal Aid Centre staff cannot provide legal assistance, legal advice and/or advice by email. Cases must be located in one of the districts served by CMLS. CMLS cannot accept cases outside of the 21 counties we serve. If you live in the CMLS service area and need assistance, please complete a service request by calling your local office or filling out an online file. CMLS will determine if we can help you.

If you are located in one of the 21 counties where CMLS operates, but your case is located in another county or state, CMLS may refer your case to the appropriate legal aid office for possible assistance. Your eligibility for free legal aid depends on a number of factors, such as your income, health, safety, location, and whether your problem is civil or criminal. If your income is currently below the national average for the number of people in your household, you may be eligible for free legal aid. Most legal aid clinics and pro bono lawyers (private lawyers who offer free legal aid) serve people whose household income is less than 125% of the government-recognized poverty line. The exceptions are Alaska and Hawaii, which have higher income thresholds. Legal Aid Chicago also works with volunteer lawyers and community organizations to provide free legal clinics and assistance services. Please see our list of legal clinics and support services. If you are a victim of domestic violence or fear for your safety, you may be eligible for free legal aid from agencies that can help you gather evidence of abuse, including seeking injunctions. For immediate help wherever you are, contact the National Domestic Violence Helpline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Created by FindLaw`s team of writers and legal writers| Last updated June 20, 2016 Non-Texas residents can search the National Directory of Legal Aid Organizations or the American Bar Association`s Legal Reference Service to find legal assistance.

If you don`t qualify for free or low-cost legal aid, find out how to work with a private lawyer. The provision of forms and other materials through this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice and/or representation of any person by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Inc., the William S. Boyd School of Law or any affiliated agency, firm, group or individual. By accessing the information contained herein, you have not engaged the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Inc. as an attorney. It is recommended that you consult a lawyer to discuss your legal matter. You may only have a short time to resolve your legal issue, so act quickly. Although efforts are made to update the content of this website, the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Inc. makes no warranties and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of the content of this website or any website to which we are linked.

Links to other websites are provided for your convenience and information only and do not constitute an endorsement of the Website, its owner, the Company and/or its affiliates. There are specialized legal aid organizations and programs for communities such as veterans, survivors of sexual assault, seniors and people with disabilities. To be eligible for these services, you must meet these requirements. If you currently receive financial assistance through other public assistance programs such as SSI/SSP, Food Stamps Program, County Relief, Older Americans Act, and Developmentally Disabled Assistance Act, you may be eligible for additional free legal services in your state. In some cases, you may be eligible for free legal aid if you can prove to a judge that you are eligible for “poor” representation. In the case of indigent representation, you may have to reimburse the court for part of the cost of the legal services provided to you. The specific qualifications of lawyers provided by the courts vary considerably from state to state and sometimes between different courts in the state. There are several HIV/AIDS legal counselling programs that provide free legal assistance to low-income clients infected with HIV or AIDS in areas such as estate planning, employment or housing discrimination, insurance difficulties, family law issues and other legal issues.