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Our free nationwide legal advice is supported by donations. Help us ensure equal access to justice and continue to help those who need it most. The Nevada State Bar supports the promotion of access to justice in Nevada by providing legal services to those who need them. If you need legal assistance but can`t afford to pay for a lawyer, you can have a Nevada legal aid provider or pro bono legal services available to you. For more information, consult this Brochure in the Directory of Legal Resources or contact one of the legal service providers listed below. You must meet certain requirements to be eligible for free legal assistance. Find out if you are eligible by filling out our easy-to-understand admission form. You can also ask your local bar association if they offer any of the following free services to people who need legal help: Elder Care Locator – Enter your postal code to find local offices for legal services and aging organizations. Looking for more information on this topic? Visit LawHelp.org and select your state to find more self-help resources and information about free, low-cost legal aid providers in your area. LawHelp.org – Find free legal aid programs in your community. Find information about your legal rights by topic, such as housing, divorce, family allowances and debt collection. Individual lawyers (also called lawyers) are experts in various areas of law.

Some lawyers specialize in a specific area of law, such as commercial, civil, criminal or juvenile law. You need to determine what type of lawyer is right for your legal situation. Once you`ve found a lawyer, ask questions about their experience, areas of expertise, and questions such as “How would you handle my case?” and “What do you charge for your services/what does your fee structure look like?” Lawyers are available on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for free 15-minute telephone consultations. You can register for an appointment by calling 702-455-1505. A lawyer will call you back between 14:00 and 17:00 on the date you have chosen. Pension Rights Centre – Get free legal help if you have problems with your pension, profit-sharing or retirement savings. We found that people are often afraid of lawyers and what they charge for their services. There is a misconception about how much is expected of you to receive legal services from a law firm. In fact, there is so much misinformation that most people don`t realize that in many cases it is possible to get free and inexpensive legal assistance. LawHelp Interactive helps you fill out legal forms. Indebted? Need help managing your money? Do you understand your credit? Do you want to avoid identity theft? To learn more about your rights, click here. Armed Forces Legal Assistance – Find nearby military facilities with legal advisory offices.

The Southern Nevada Legal Aid Center offers free consultations over the phone, where you can ask an experienced attorney any questions you have in the areas of family law, tenant rights, small claims, estate, debt collection, and child support. There are legal aid offices (also called legal counsel) in the United States. Legal consulting firms are non-profit organizations that provide free legal assistance to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. While many legal aid offices only help people with very low incomes, some offices have more flexible income rules. National Disability Rights Network – Find legal service providers by state for people with disabilities. This guide has been prepared for general information purposes only. The information it contains does not constitute legal advice. Legal advice depends on the specific circumstances of each situation. In addition, the law may vary from state to state.

Some of the information in this guide may not be correct for your condition. To find local resources, visit LawHelp.org and select your state. Regardless of whether your case involves personal injury law (e.g., a car accident), criminal law, business law, family law, etc., it`s always best to find a local lawyer who offers free consultations. Federally funded legal consulting firms provide lawyers who are experts in helping low-income people with legal problems. For those who are not eligible for legal aid, you can use the Nevada State Bar Attorney Referral Service. There are many free legal advice services that are also available online, but we highly recommend that you take all online advice with a grain of salt. The law varies from state to state, and those who provide legal advice often have different opinions and may not even have the right to practice law. That being said, here are some of the most popular websites: In addition to these events, we also offer free legal training that can answer your questions about paternity/custody, divorce, small claims, preparing for litigation and litigation, bankruptcy, and more. For more information, see www.lacsn.org/classes. Pro Bono and Free Legal Aid – Find free or low-income legal assistance. Free Legal Answers – If you have a low income and are eligible for the program, you can direct your civil law questions to the American Bar Association. Volunteer lawyers provide answers free of charge.

They will not talk about criminal prosecution. 299 S. Arlington Reno Avenue, Nevada 89501 Phone: 775.329.2727 Website: washoelegalservices.org We are pleased to announce our new web series, in which various Nevada Legal Services employees will host video and audio content to learn more about important news, changes to legal restrictions, and more. Our roadmap for this particular series includes many ways to listen and watch. Many legal advice centres may be able to solve other problems such as immigration, consumers and disability. Some legal aid offices focus on an area of law, such as disability law or housing law. Some legal aid offices receive funding from the government, which can limit the type of cases they can handle. Immigration Legal Services – Search your state for free legal service providers. for people in immigration proceedings. Information about the law or tools to solve simple legal problems.

Our team of knowledgeable legal experts and volunteer professionals offers personalized support to help individuals and families make the most of all available legal resources. We know that many Nevadans face disadvantage and financial hardship when it comes to finding legal aid. Are you still struggling with issues related to the pandemic? Click here to view our new COVID-19 Legal and Financial Toolkit for helpful tips and resources. Click here to find a legal advice centre near you: Visit www. LawHelp.org and select the state you live in to find out who in your state can help you solve your legal problem. I do not have legal immigration status. Can legal aid help me? Each legal aid organization has its own rules on who is eligible for its services. However, if you become a victim of a violent crime or domestic violence, legal assistance can help you in any case that protects you from domestic violence or abuse, even if you do not have legal immigration status. If you have been a victim of domestic violence, legal aid can also apply for immigration on your behalf. Some legal consulting firms specialize in a wide range of immigration law issues.

Go to www. LawHelp.orgfor more information about the rules of legal aid offices in your area. Are there cases that are not handled by legal aid? Legal aid in civil matters does not deal with cases of pecuniary damage such as medical professional misconduct or car accidents, traffic offences or criminal cases. (For the difference between civil and criminal law issues, see The differences between the criminal court and the civil court).