You might qualify for direct legal assistance from Community Legal Services.

You may be eligible for no-cost legal services.

Based on some of the questions you answered, you may be eligible for our help.

The next step is for you to complete an application online OR by phone.

Completing the application online is faster than calling our legal advice helpline. The online application process only takes about 15 minutes and you do not have to call us and wait on hold! The application will ask you for financial information for each member of your household, including money you regularly receive and money or assets that you currently own.

Click this button to transfer to a different website where you can safely and securely submit your application.


Before you begin your application, set aside at least an hour of time for screening and discussion with our advocates. You will also need information about money you earn and money you have in bank accounts during the application screening process.

Before you call our helpline to apply….

If you choose to call the legal helpline to apply, please set aside at least an hour of time to wait on hold and complete the application process with one of our advocates. We will ask for financial information for each member of your household, including money you regularly receive and money or other assets that you currently own.


Call our Legal Helpline at 1-800-405-1417

Call our legal advice and information helpline.

Helpline Toll Free: (800) 405-1417

Helpline Hours

Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m