Legal Aid Services

Legal Aid Services are non-profit organizations providing free or discounted legal advice and assistance to low-income clients with non-criminal problems. Each Legal Aid office caries in the types of cases it handles and the fees it charges. Legal Aid offices handling Family Law issues include, divorce, adoption, custody, child and spousal support, visitation, guardianship, restraining orders, paternity suits and modifications of court rulings (decrees).

Listed below are Legal Aid Services in Oregon providing assistance to individuals, families and children. Click on the name of each organization to be directed to its personal site.

 

 

Legal Aid Services of Oregon – Non-profit organization providing legal representation to low-income clients across the state. Central Administration office located in Portland, other locations include: Albany, Bend, Eugene, Hillsboro, Klamath Falls, Newport, Oregon City, Pendleton, Roseburg, Salem and Woodburn.

921 SW Washington Street, Suite 500

Portland, OR 97205

(503) 224-4086

Fee: Free

 

 

Native American Program of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (NAPOLS) is a nationally recognized non-profit law office specializing in the protection of Indian rights. Since 1979, NAPOLS has provided Indian tribes, groups and individuals with limited income with legal advice and representation.

1827 NE 44th Avenue, SUite 230

Portland, OR 97213

(503) 223-9483

 

 

St. Andrew Legal Clinic (SALC) is a community-based non-profit organization that provides quality legal services, in the area of family law, to low-income individuals and families who might otherwise not have access to them. Since 1979 SALC has served over 35,000 individuals and families.

Multnomah County

807 NE Alberta

Portland, OR 97211

(503) 281-1500

 

Clackamas County

421 High Street, Suite 210

Oregon City, OR 97045

(503) 557-9800

 

Washington & Columbia Counties

232 NE Lincoln, Suite H

Hillsboro, OR 97124

(503) 648-1600

 

 

Lewis & Clark Law School Legal Clinic located on the fourth floor of the Multnomah County Courthouse in downtown Portland provides legal assistance on family law issues such as, certain domestic relations issues such as, Family Abuse Restraining Orders (FAPA), stalking orders and child support modifications. The Legal Clinic generally does not handle custody cases. All cases are handled by students of Lewis & Clark Law School under the supervision of faculty and are subject to student availability and discretion of  faculty.

310 SW Fourth Avenue, Suite 1018

Portland, OR 97204

(503) 768-6500

To find out more about client eligibility, fees and other terms of service, click here.

 

 

Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Line provides callers with the name of an attorney specializing in their legal issue or matter. Referrals are made to an attorney close to the caller or wherever assistance is needed.

(800) 452-7636 or (503) 684-3763

Fee: Free, when you are referred to a lawyer through the Lawyer Referral Line, the first in-office consultation will be no more than $35.

To submit an online Referral Request Form to the Oregon State Bar, click here.

 

 

Oregon State Bar Modest Means Program was created to help moderate-income Oregonians find affordable legal assistance. This program is available for issues relating only to family law, criminal defense, and landlord/tenant matters at the trial court level (appeals are not covered by the program). Eligibility is based upon type of legal matter, applicant income and assets and availability of participating attorneys.

(800) 452-7636 or (503) 684-3763

Fee: There is a $35 charge for the first in-office consultation.The attorneys charges will be at a reduced rate through the program, however attorneys will require a retainer up front, the amount dependent on the attorney’s estimated time it will take to complete the case. Client will be responsible for any court fee and other direct costs, such as long-distance phone charges and photocopying expenses.

To download a Modest Means Application from the Oregon State Bar, click here.

 

 

Oregon State Bar Military Assistance Panel matches deployed servicemembers and their dependents with volunteer lawyers who have been trained to provide legal assistance relating to the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act (SCRA), and are able to help with a wide range of other legal matters.

(800) 452-7636 or (503) 684-3763

Fee: Lawyers will provide up to 2 hours of legal advice at no charge.

To find out more about the Military Assistance application  from the Oregon State Bar, click here.

 

 

Oregon State Bar Youth Problem Solvers offers free legal information and advice to any person between the ages of 11 and 17.

(800) 452-7636 or (503) 684-3763

Fee: Volunteer attorneys will provide a 30 minute consultation, free of charge.

 

 

For additional Legal Aid Services by county,  visit the County-by-County List of Legal Aid Services at the Oregon State Bar online.