Find Legal Aid in Merrillville, IN: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Merrillville, Indiana, 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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  Indiana Legal Services, Inc. - Merrillville Office Email Website Learn more 7863 Broadway Street
  Merrillville, IN - 46410
  (844) 243-8570
  Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income people throughout the state of Indiana. ILS helps clients who are faced with legal problems that harm their ability to have such basics as food, shelter, income, medical care or personal safety. Most of the cases ILS handles are cases such as family law where there is domestic violence, housing, consumer law, access to health care, and access to government benefits. ILS does not handle any criminal matters. Services: Legal Representation; Consultation; Advice Legal Are...See Full Details
  

Area Legal Aid Offices

Due to the low number of listings in Merrillville, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of Merrillville.

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  Access to Justice - NWI Volunteer Lawyers, Inc. Email Website Learn more 651 E. Third St.
  Hobart, IN - 46342
  (219) 945-1799
  To support Access to Justice for All by recruiting volunteer lawyers to provide legal information, advice, and representation in civil legal matters to low-income persons who are residents of Lake, Porter, Jasper, & Newton Counties. We screen for eligibility, provide immediate legal advice, information or referrals to other agencies, and, where appropriate, refer applicants to a volunteer attorney for further legal services - civil cases only. Your gross household income from all sources must not exceed 125% of FPL guidelines. Exceptions: Seniors (60 & up) - 150%, Foreclosure Defens...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 5 miles from Merrillville
  

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  Chicago Legal Clinic - Pilsen Office Email Website Learn more 1914 S. Ashland Avenue
  Chicago, IL - 60608
  (312) 226-2669
  Since 1981, the Chicago Legal Clinic has evolved from a small neighborhood office to a keystone provider of legal services to the working poor and disadvantaged in the Chicago area. This entails providing direct legal counseling and high quality representation at low cost or pro bono and free educational seminars on legal topics. The Chicago Legal Clinic is a not-for-profit organization which offers low cost legal services. We provide sliding-scale services in English and Spanish based on your ability to pay. Hours of Operation: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 31 miles from Merrillville
  

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  Lawyer's Committee for Better Housing Email Website Learn more 33 N. LaSalle Street
  Chicago, IL - 60602
  (312) 347-7600
  LCBH helps lower income renters in Chicago including Housing Choice Voucher Holders. LCBH accepts clients on a case-by-case basis depending on need and situation. To qualify for services ALL renters must go through the LCBH intake process. Eviction cases often move very quickly, so contact our office as soon as possible to allow enough time for us to determine if and how we can help. Chicago residents call us at (312) 347-7600 or email at intake@lcbh.org. Cook County Residents Call our Tenants in Foreclosure Helpline at (855) 207-8347. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 ...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 31 miles from Merrillville
  

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  Chicago Legal Clinic - South Chicago Office Email Website Learn more 2938 E. 91st Street
  Chicago, IL - 60617
  (773) 731-1762
  Since 1981, the Chicago Legal Clinic has evolved from a small neighborhood office to a keystone provider of legal services to the working poor and disadvantaged in the Chicago area. This entails providing direct legal counseling and high quality representation at low cost or pro bono and free educational seminars on legal topics. The Chicago Legal Clinic is a not-for-profit organization which offers low cost legal services. We provide sliding-scale services in English and Spanish based on your ability to pay. Hours of Operation: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 20 miles from Merrillville
  

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  Valparaiso University Law Clinic Email Website Learn more 510 Freeman St.
  Valparaiso, IN - 46383
  (219) 465-7903
  The Law Clinic at Valparaiso University serves, free of charge, those community members who would otherwise be unable to access the legal system. Eligibility based on income, case type, and clinic availability. Please call 219.465.7903 or, toll free, 888.729.1064 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) to see if you qualify. We assist with civil cases(tenant's rights, wills, divorce, domestic violence, child support, guardianship, visitation, debt collection defense, paternity and adoption) for Porter County residents only. We assist with tax cases(IRS, tax collections and earned income tax credits...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 15 miles from Merrillville
  

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 Indiana Bar.

Indiana Cities

• Bloomington (2)
• Columbus (2)
• Danville (1)
• Evansville (2)
• Fort Wayne (2)
• Hobart (1)
• Indianapolis (4)
• Lafayette (2)
• Merrillville (1)
• New Albany (1)
• New Castle (1)
• South Bend (1)
• Valparaiso (1)

Lake County

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