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PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL 

If you have a legal problem and cannot afford to hire a lawyer, you may be eligible for free civil (no criminal) legal services. The Volunteer Lawyers Project does not generally accept direct applications for help from individuals. However, all low-income individuals in need of civil legal assistance are encouraged to visit Ne.Freelegalanswers.com which is a site we administer. We may also have clinics available periodically that would be listed here. 

For other VLP services, you must first apply to Legal Aid of Nebraska to determine if you are eligible for pro bono assistance. To be eligible for services, you must meet certain income, case type, and other eligibility requirements. Many factors determine whether a person is eligible for services. Generally, income eligibility is based on the federal poverty income guidelines. VLP does not provide assistance with criminal problems, appeals, or all civil cases. VLP does not provide assistance to persons who are incarcerated.

VLP has a small staff. We do not accept or respond to calls, email or written requests for help. Click the “Other Places to Get Help” button below for helpful information about legal services that may be available to you.


INFORMATION FOR PERSONS AFFECTED BY COVID-19
Legal Aid of Nebraska’s Disaster Relief Hotline offers free legal assistance on legal issues to persons affected by COVID-19, and is partnering with VLP to provide services through a network of volunteer lawyers across Nebraska.

If you are in need of legal assistance related to the Novel Coronavirus, you can apply for assistance online by going to http://www.LawHelpNE.org, or by calling the Disaster Relief Hotline at 1-844-268-5627.
For information and resources please visit https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org/2020/03/24/covid-19-information-resources/
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION 

Are you seeking pro bono legal counsel for your nonprofit? Fill out the survey below to see if it would qualify for pro bono assistance through VLP. Importantly, this is only available for NPOs for legal assistance such as formation, bylaw review, etc. If you are seeking legal assistance for the people your NPO serves, please have those people contact Legal Aid of Nebraska or submit a question through ne.freelegalanswers.org

Please note that the Volunteer Lawyers Project can only accept and match cases that qualify as "Pro Bono" under the Nebraska Supreme Court's definition- so that is why we as the above questions.