Find Legal Aid in Anchorage, AK: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Anchorage, Alaska, including their contact information, addresses, and the types of legal services they offer.

Our listings include such as type of law (Domestic violence, family law, housing rental evictions or home foreclosures, public assistance such as medicaid, food stamps, SSI Disability, SSDI benefits, public housing evictions, disability beneifts, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is legal aid?
Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer. Legal aid organizations can help people with a wide range of legal problems, including family law, criminal law, civil law, and immigration law.

Who is eligible for legal aid?
Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the specific legal aid organization and the type of legal problem. However, most legal aid organizations have income guidelines that must be met. Some legal aid organizations also have other eligibility requirements, such as residency requirements or citizenship requirements.

How much does legal aid cost?
Legal aid services are free or low-cost. The amount you pay will depend on your income and the type of legal services you receive.

How do I apply for legal aid?
To apply for legal aid, you will need to contact a legal aid organization and complete an application form. The application form will ask you for information about your income, assets, and the legal problem you are facing.

How long does it take to get legal aid?
The amount of time it takes to get legal aid varies depending on the legal aid organization and the type of legal problem you have. However, most legal aid organizations will try to process applications as quickly as possible.

Choose from the list below to find a legal aid office that can help you.

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  Elder Fraud Assistance - State of Alaska Email Website Learn more 900 W. 5th Ave.
  Anchorage, AK - 99501
  (907) 334-5989
  The mission of the office is to investigate claims regarding the financial exploitation of Alaskans 60 and older, and seek civil remedies on behalf of elders unable to bring a complaint without assistance. The Office of Elder Fraud & Assistance is charged with addressing all forms of financial exploitation and coordinating related services for the entire elder population of the state of Alaska. Our goal is to ensure that every elder victim of financial exploitation who wants assistance: 1) Receives it from existing sources 2) Where other assistance is unavailable, to provide individual civil...See Full Details
  

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  Alaska Institute for Justice Email Website Learn more 431 West 7th Ave
  Anchorage, AK - 99501
  (907) 279-2457
  The Alaska Institute for Justice (AIJ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the human rights of all Alaskans.  Formerly known as the Alaska Immigration Justice Project, it transformed into the Alaska Institute for Justice to reflect the inclusion of an additional program dedicated to environmental and social justice issues, the Research and Policy Institute. The Alaska Institute for Justices staff strives to ensure that immigrants are aware of their legal rights and options and to provide high-quality low cost legal representation. Our attorneys provide consultations and le...See Full Details
  

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  Alaska Legal Services - Anchorage Email Website Learn more 1016 West Sixth Avenue
  Anchorage, AK - 99501
  (907) 272-9431
  Alaska Legal Services Corporation provides free legal services to eligible clients determined by income eligibility and case eligibility. Alaskans over the age of 60 are usually provided assistance without regard to income, although a priority is placed on providing assistance to seniors in social or economic need. There are a number of factors that are considered when we make a decision about income eligibility. Generally, you will be eligible if your income does not exceed 125% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Depending on your situation, you might be eligible to receive services ev...See Full Details
  

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  Disability Law Center of Alaska Email Website Learn more 3330 Arctic Blvd.
  Anchorage, AK - 99503
  (907) 565-1002
  The Disability Law Center of Alaska is an independent non-profit law firm providing legal advocacy for people with disabilities anywhere in Alaska. The Disability Law Center is able to advocate for & protect the rights of Alaskans with disabilities in part thanks to the support of generous individual donors. We welcome all levels of donation, whether it's a one-time gift or a monthly donation. The Client Assistance Program (CAP) helps individuals who experience problems when applying for or receiving vocational rehabilitation or independent living services. The CAP can help if you have questio...See Full Details
  

Tips for Getting Free Legal Aid

Contact the legal aid offices from the list above.

1. Apply for government programs.
There are a number of government programs that provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

2. Check with local law schools.
Many law schools have legal clinics that offer free or low-cost legal services to the public.

3. Ask for pro bono help.
Pro bono is Latin for "for the good of the public." Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income individuals and families. To find a pro bono lawyer, you can contact a legal aid organization or the State of Alaska Bar.

Alaska Cities

• Anchorage (4)
• Barrow (1)
• Bethel (1)
• Dillingham (1)
• Juneau (1)
• Kenai (1)
• Ketchikan (1)
• Kotzebue (1)
• Nome (1)
• Palmer (1)

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