Legal Assistance
Resources on This Page Include:
Referral Programs
Eligibility/ Requirements: Must be a low-income, Nebraskan. While based out of Lincoln, any Nebraskan is eligible to apply.
About: Also known as the Attorney Referral Line, VLP is a statewide pro bono (free) legal program for the less fortunate and unrepresented in Nebraska.
Phone: (402) 986-6501 and leave a message.
Address: 635 S 14th St., Ste. 200 Lincoln, NE 65808
Legal Assistance for All
Through Creighton University
Restrictions/ Eligibility: Must be a Douglas County resident living in poverty who is involved in a civil matter (non-criminal). Must call to apply for services.
Cost: Free/No Cost
About: Free legal assistance for eligible applicants from upper level law students under the supervision of accredited attorneys.
Phone: (402) 280-3068
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4pm
Eligibility/ Requirements: Legal Aid of Nebraska serves people with limited resources. When you apply for services, you will be asked about your household income and assets, citizenship, demographic information, and your legal issue to determine if you qualify for services under one of our many projects and programs.
To see if you are eligible for services online click here or access your legal hotline here.
About: Legal Aid of Nebraska provides legal services regarding an array of concerns, including:
Children and Families, Debt and Finances, Housing, Income and Benefits.
Click here for more information on legal assistance.
Free interpretation services are available.
Walk-in Center Hours: Monday through Wednesday 1-4 pm*
Phone: (402) 348-1069
Toll Free: (877) 250-2016
Legal Hotlines: click here
Fax: (402) 348-1068
Omaha Location: 209 S 19th Street #200 Omaha, NE 68102
Free interpretation services available.
* Due to COVID-19/Coronavirus concerns, Legal Aid of Nebraska staff will be working remotely until further notice, while continuing to make all required court appearances. Individuals in need of legal assistance are encouraged to continue to apply for legal services.
Eligibility/ Requirements: Must be a low-income Iowan.
Cost: Pro Bono (free)
About: Iowa Legal Aid makes hope, dignity and justice available to low-income Iowans through legal assistance and education that protects fundamental rights, basic necessities and access to the judicial system; challenges policies and practices that harm low-income persons; and empowers clients to advocate effectively for themselves and their communities.
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
Phone: 1-800-532-1275
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-11am and 1:30pm-3:30pm
Eligibility/ Requirements: Persons with chronic or temporary disabilities and their families. Both adults and children are eligible for services.
About: Representation for people with disabilities in order to protect their rights and to obtain the disability insurance benefits that they deserve now and in the future. They help in the process of applications and appeals, handle all of the paperwork and phone calls that you receive from the Social Security Administration during the processing of your disability claim, evaluate your claim, help you file all the necessary paperwork to apply for benefits, and guide you through all levels of the Social Security appeals process to prove your eligibility for disability benefits. There is no cost to you for our representation unless/until we obtain benefits for you. Click here to view all services
Services include: Evaluating Claims, Applying for Benefits, Appealing a Denied Claim, Social Security Disability (SSD), Proving a Disability, Physical Impairments, Mental Disorders, Documenting Chronic Pain, Benefits for Family Members, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), SSI for Children.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-12:00 pm
Phone: 402-422-10009
Toll free: 877-686-2244
Fax: 402-422-1001
Address: 7911 L Street Omaha, NE 68127
About: For The People are not lawyers, they assist people representing themselves in uncontested legal matters by preparing many common court documents, including Bankruptcy, Divorce, Stepparent adoption, child custody, visitation and child support modification, Living Trusts, Incorporation, LLC, quit claims, guardianships and much more.
For the People offers an affordable alternative to traditional legal services.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm
Phone: (402) 502-9898
Address: 4444 S 84th St Omaha, NE 68127
About: Nebraska Appleseed is “A nonprofit organization that fights for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. “At Appleseed, we fight for justice and opportunity for all”.
Top Priority Services Include: Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legal Assistance, Voting and Elections.
Phone: (402) 438-8853
Fax: 9402) 438-0263
Email: info@appleseed.org
Address: 941 O St. (Suite 920) Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
Legal Assistance for Immigrant and Refugee Populations
Legal Services
About: A document to help you know your rights and plan ahead should you face detainment, deportation, or discrimination.
Call to be connected to a nonprofit immigration legal service provider that can best meet your needs, in the shortest amount of time.
Phone: 1-855-307-6730 | Press 9 to leave a message
Hours: Monday-Friday- 9:00am-3:00pm
Eligibility/ Requirements: Immigrant and refugees living in Nebraska. Immigrants who are domestic violence victims take priority.
About: The Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (CLIA) exists to open doors of equal opportunity to immigrants and refugees by providing quality, affordable immigration-related legal services which immigrants have identified as their number one need. Must have an appointment to be seen by an attorney.
Also offers citizenship clinics throughout Nebraska.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am- 5pm
Closed all federal holidays.
Address: 3047 N. 70TH STREET LINCOLN, NE 68507
About: Provides quality, affordable, and accessible immigration legal assistance.
Phone: (402) 939-4615
Email: catholiccharities@ccomaha.org
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Phone: (402) 939-4615
Location: Main Office
Through Catholic Charities
About: Referral and translation services for family immigration, process applications for legalization, referrals for appeals, Naturalization clinic, and refugee adjustment of status
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
Phone: 402-731-5413
Location: 5211 S. 31st St. Omaha, NE 6810
About: The Consulate of Mexico for Omaha, Nebraska provides assistance in identification documents for residents of Nebraska and Iowa.
Phone: 402-595-1841 Ext. 229
Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: 7444 Farnam St. Omaha, NE, 68114
Creighton University Legal Clinics
Main Address: 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178
Services Include:
Immigrant and Refugee Clinic (Creighton)
Restrictions/ Eligibility: Must be a Douglas County resident living in poverty who requires legal assistance on an immigration matter. Must call to apply for services
Cost: Free/No Cost
About: Free legal assistance for eligible applicants from upper level law students under the supervision of accredited attorneys.
Phone: 855-307-6730
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-11am and 1:30pm-3:30pm
Abrahams Legal Clinic (Creighton)
Restrictions/ Eligibility: Must be a Douglas County resident living in poverty who is involved in a civil matter (non-criminal). Must call to apply for services.
Cost: Free/No Cost
About: Free legal assistance for eligible applicants from upper level law students under the supervision of accredited attorneys.
Phone: (402) 280-3068
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4pm
Eligibility: Applicants must call the Nebraska Immigration Legal Assistance Hotline (NILAH) to determine eligibility for a legal consultation. See number below.
Cost: Free or low cost
About: Provides free or low-cost immigration legal services to vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers with a 98% success rate. There is a waiting list, and your appointment may be scheduled a month or more after your initial call.
For Urgent Consultations Click Here
NILAH Hotline: 1-855-307-6730
Office Phone: 402-898-1349
Location: 2414 "E" St. Omaha, Ne 68107
Cost: Minimal fee on a sliding scale.
About: Offers affordable, quality immigration legal assistance. Immigration specialists assist in the entire legal process.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Phone:402-536-3500
Email: info@lfsneb.org
Location: 1941 S. 42nd St. Center Mall, (Suite 402) Omaha, Ne 68105
*Location is temporarily closed. Must call or email for help.
Refugee Advocate Program
About: Advocacy and case management services for refugee minors in the juvenile justice system and their parents. The advocate acts as a resource and liaison between the justice system and the refugee, reminding the minor and his/her family of any appointments and actions that need to be taken
Languages offered: Karen, Karenni, Burmese, Nepali, Mai Mai, Arabic, Nuer, and Dinka
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-8pm; Friday: 8:30am-5pm
Phone: (402) 552-7400
Location: Central Administration Office
2101 S 42nd St. Omaha, Ne 68105
About: Nebraska Appleseed is “A nonprofit organization that fights for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. “At Appleseed, we fight for justice and opportunity for all”.
Top Priority Services Include: Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legal Assistance, Voting and Elections.
Phone: (402) 438-8853
Fax: 9402) 438-0263
Email: info@appleseed.org
Address: 941 O St. (Suite 920) Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
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