Find Legal Aid in Lawrence, MA: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Lawrence, Massachusetts, including their contact information, addresses, and the types of legal services they offer.

Our listings include such as type of law (Domestic violence, family law, housing rental evictions or home foreclosures, public assistance such as medicaid, food stamps, SSI Disability, SSDI benefits, public housing evictions, disability beneifts, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is legal aid?
Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer. Legal aid organizations can help people with a wide range of legal problems, including family law, criminal law, civil law, and immigration law.

Who is eligible for legal aid?
Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the specific legal aid organization and the type of legal problem. However, most legal aid organizations have income guidelines that must be met. Some legal aid organizations also have other eligibility requirements, such as residency requirements or citizenship requirements.

How much does legal aid cost?
Legal aid services are free or low-cost. The amount you pay will depend on your income and the type of legal services you receive.

How do I apply for legal aid?
To apply for legal aid, you will need to contact a legal aid organization and complete an application form. The application form will ask you for information about your income, assets, and the legal problem you are facing.

How long does it take to get legal aid?
The amount of time it takes to get legal aid varies depending on the legal aid organization and the type of legal problem you have. However, most legal aid organizations will try to process applications as quickly as possible.

Choose from the list below to find a legal aid office that can help you.

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  Northeast Legal Aid - Lawrence Office Email Website Learn more 50 Island Street
  Lawrence, MA - 01840
  (978) 458-1465
  Northeast Legal Aid's legal services include everything from community legal education and counsel and advice, to full representation in complex litigation. NLA lawyers and paralegals handle a wide range of civil legal problems. Please note that we only provide legal services to low income and elderly residents of Essex County and Northern Middlesex County. You can apply online, by phone 978-458-1465, or in person. Monday Thursday: 9AM 5PM, Fridays: 9AM-1PM...See Full Details
  

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  Legal Justice Access Email Website Learn more 60 Island Street
  Lawrence, MA - 01840
  (857) 264-2381
  LEGAL JUSTICE ACCESS, INC.  is a Massachusetts nonprofit legal services organization representing low-income and moderate-income clients through a sliding scale income-based fee model. If you are above income levels to qualify for legal aid, but you are struggling to make ends meet and  financially unable to pay standard rates for an attorney, our organization is here to expand your access to legal services and access to justice. Our free community legal workshops offer a platform for assisting pro se litigants, and educating low-income communities about legal issues that affect the...See Full Details
  

Area Legal Aid Offices

Due to the low number of listings in Lawrence, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of Lawrence.

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  Children's Law Center of Massachusetts Email Website Learn more 298 Union St.
  Lynn, MA - 01903
  (781) 581-1977
  The mission of the Children's Law Center of Massachusetts is to promote and secure equal justice and to maximize opportunity for low-income children and youth by providing quality advocacy and legal services. The Law Center maintains a statewide phone helpline for parents, youth, attorneys, and helping professionals seeking assistance and guidance on legal matters that impact children. The number is 1-888-KIDLAW8 (1-888-543-5298). Issues routinely addressed through intake calls include, but are not limited to, children who are out of school or not receiving the educational services to which t...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 20 miles from Lawrence
  

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  Community Legal Services and Counseling Center Email Website Learn more One West Street
  Cambridge, MA - 02139
  (617) 661-1010
  Community Legal Services and Counseling Center provides free civil legal assistance and affordable psychological counseling for people with low incomes. Since our inception, we have been sustained by the commitment and dedication of volunteer lawyers and mental health professionals. Our services combat the effects of poverty and violence by helping clients and their children meet basic human needs for safety, income, health and housing. CLSACCs unique interdisciplinary approach has enabled us to keep pace with the ever-changing and interrelated needs of our clients. ...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 23 miles from Lawrence
  

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  New Hampshire Legal Assistance - Manchester Office Email Website Learn more 1850 Elm Street
  Manchester, NH - 03104
  (603) 668-2900
  New Hampshire Legal Assistance's mission is to fulfill Americas promise of equal justice by providing civil legal services to New Hampshires poor, including education and empowerment, advice, representation, and advocacy for systemic change. We offer our clients high-quality civil legal aid to address the legal problems that affect their daily survival and most basic needs. These services range from simple legal information and advice to vigorous and thorough representation in all of New Hampshire's courts and before many of the local, state and federal agencies which play large roles in th...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 26 miles from Lawrence
  

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  Health Law Advocates Email Website Learn more One Federal Street
  Boston, MA - 02110
  (617) 338-5241
  Health Law Advocates (HLA) is a 501(c)(3) public interest law firm whose mission is to provide pro bono legal representation to low-income residents experiencing difficulty accessing or paying for needed medical services. HLA is committed to ensuring universal access to quality health care in Massachusetts, particularly for those who are most at risk due to such factors as race, gender, disability, age, or geographic location. With its partner organization, Health Care For All, HLA combines legal expertise with grassroots organizing and policy reform to advance the statewide movement for univ...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 25 miles from Lawrence
  

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  Disability Law Center Massachusetts Email Website Learn more 11 Beacon Street
  Boston, MA - 02108
  (617) 723-8455
  The Disability Law Center (DLC) is the Protection and Advocacy agency for Massachusetts. DLC is a private, non-profit organization responsible for providing protection and advocacy for the rights of Massachusetts residents with disabilities. DLC receives federal, state and private funding but is not part of the state or federal government. We provide information, referral, technical assistance and representation regarding legal rights and services for people with disabilities. DLC provides legal services to people in Massachusetts who have a wide range of physical, psychiatric, sensory and co...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 24 miles from Lawrence
  

Tips for Getting Free Legal Aid

Contact the legal aid offices from the list above.

1. Apply for government programs.
There are a number of government programs that provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

2. Check with local law schools.
Many law schools have legal clinics that offer free or low-cost legal services to the public.

3. Ask for pro bono help.
Pro bono is Latin for "for the good of the public." Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income individuals and families. To find a pro bono lawyer, you can contact a legal aid organization or the State of Massachusetts Bar.

Massachusetts Cities

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