Other Services

The Volunteer Lawyer Program connects qualifying low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys who provide free legal representation. We handle civil legal matters only. Before applying, please review the list of case types we can and cannot accept. If your legal issue falls within our scope, click HERE to begin the intake and eligibility process.

Please note: We do NOT provide legal advice. Our office does not employ attorneys, and only licensed attorneys are permitted to give legal advice.

    • Family Law (dissolution of marriage, first-time custody/child support, modification advice, Modest Means)

    • Bankruptcy ($350 filing fee required)

    • Housing (eviction assistance clinics, landlord/tenant advice)

    • Consumer

    • Small Claims Collections

    • Contracts

    • Real Estate

    • POA, Wills, and Health Care Directives

    • Estate Law

    • Guardianships

    • Expungement (Volunteer Center referral and $157 filing fee required)

    • Specialized Driving Privileges

    • Criminal

    • Fee generating cases i.e. lawsuits

    • Cases with hearings set within 30-45 days

    • Emergency hearings

    • CHINS cases

    • Change of venue

    • Appeals

    • Representation of incarcerated individuals

    • Any case against the judicial/criminal system or any government entity

    • Cases filed outside of the counties VLP serves or in another state

    • Cases filed by individuals that do not reside in the counties that VLP serves