About Legal Aid for Women
Legal aid in the United States is delivered through Legal Services Corporation (LSC)-funded nonprofits, law school clinics, pro bono panels, and court self-help centers. Most programs serve women at or below 125–200% of the Federal Poverty Level and handle family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and protective orders. The American Bar Association's Commission on Women in the Profession and the National Women's Law Center supplement local services. For women, the most common legal aid needs are custody, divorce, child support, VAWA-based immigration relief, and DV protective orders — all areas LSC grantees regularly handle. This directory aggregates state legal aid offices, women's legal clinics, and bar referral panels.
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Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) is the go-to free legal help in the Helena area for civil legal issues including family law, housing, and benefits appeals. Contact 800-666-6899 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.
800-666-6899 · 616 Helena Ave Suite 100, Helena, MT 59601 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Online platform where volunteer attorneys answer civil legal questions for qualifying women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Based in Missoula, University of Montana School of Law — Legal Clinics supports Montana women navigating civil legal issues including family law, housing, and benefits appeals. Call 406-243-6785 to start intake or ask which services you qualify for. Hours are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (semester), and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.
406-243-6785 · 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT 59812 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (semester) · Visit Website
Based in Helena, Montana Disability Rights (Disability Rights Montana) supports Montana women navigating civil legal issues including family law, housing, and benefits appeals. Reach the team at 800-245-4743 to schedule a screening. Available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Free for qualifying Montana mothers and their children.
800-245-4743 · 1022 Chestnut St, Helena, MT 59601 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Online legal information and self-help resources for Montana women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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LSC funds civil legal aid programs nationwide. Find local LSC-funded legal aid in your state for qualifying low-income women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Free legal help directory connecting low-income people to local legal aid programs in every state for qualifying low-income women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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American Bar Association directory of free and reduced-fee legal help, pro bono programs, and court self-help centers for qualifying low-income women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Network connecting low-income people with pro bono attorneys. Online tools and clinic directory for qualifying low-income women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Free directory of legal aid offices, pro bono programs, and self-help resources organized by state for qualifying low-income women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Legal information and lawyer search specifically for women navigating abuse, custody, and family court. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Legal advocacy resources for survivors including state-specific protective order information. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Legal aid for veterans and military families. Federal benefits, family law, and consumer protection. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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DOJ-recognized immigration legal aid organizations searchable by state for qualifying low-income women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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