Legal help for low-income individuals

Description

Legal aid program that offers legal counseling and/or representation for low-income individuals, typically in the areas of disability law, elder law and family law

Free or low cost legal services help people who are unable to afford a lawyer get access to the court system.

Additional Information

This agency provides free civil legal assistance on disability-related issues to individuals with disabilities statewide, regardless of age or income, on legal issues related to their disabilities.

Services include:

• Education about services available and rights to services
• Advocating on behalf of an individual
• Representation in court and hearings

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Statewide

• Payment
  • Free / no cost to eligible clients

• Specialization
  • Adults with disabilities
  • Children and/or youth with disabilities
  • Disabilities
  • People with low income

Eligibility

Any individual who:

• Has a low income
• Is at least 60 years of age
• Has a disability