Accessline provides free legal advice, brief service and representation to low-income people on areas such as: consumer law, family law, housing law, public benefits, disability benefits, employment/unemployment, public benefits, clearing a criminal history and educational rights.
After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.
Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.
Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.
Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.
Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.
Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.
Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).
Agency: Legal Aid of Nebraska
Languages Available: All - translation services are provided; Spanish speakers contact the AccessLine and press 2 to speak to a Spanish speaking paralegal
Fees: Services are free; some filing fees apply if the matter goes to court
Intake: Apply online at www.legalaidofnebraska.org or call hotline
Eligibility: Low income, but some exceptions do apply
Documents Required: None
Hours: Mon 8:30 am-11:30 am, Tue 1 pm-4 pm, Wed 8:30 am-11:30 am, Thu 1 pm-4 pm
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