Find Legal Aid in Lynn, MA: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Lynn, Massachusetts, 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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  Children's Law Center of Massachusetts Email Website Learn more 298 Union St.
  Lynn, MA - 01903
  (781) 581-1977
  The mission of the Children's Law Center of Massachusetts is to promote and secure equal justice and to maximize opportunity for low-income children and youth by providing quality advocacy and legal services. The Law Center maintains a statewide phone helpline for parents, youth, attorneys, and helping professionals seeking assistance and guidance on legal matters that impact children. The number is 1-888-KIDLAW8 (1-888-543-5298). Issues routinely addressed through intake calls include, but are not limited to, children who are out of school or not receiving the educational services to which t...See Full Details
  

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  Northeast Legal Aid - Lynn Office Email Website Learn more 181 Union Street
  Lynn, MA - 01901
  (978) 458-1465
  Northeast Legal Aid's legal services include everything from community legal education and counsel and advice, to full representation in complex litigation. NLA lawyers and paralegals handle a wide range of civil legal problems. Please note that we only provide legal services to low income and elderly residents of Essex County and Northern Middlesex County. You can apply online, by phone 978-458-1465, or in person. Monday Thursday: 9AM 5PM, Fridays: 9AM-1PM...See Full Details
  

Area Legal Aid Offices

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

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  Community Legal Services and Counseling Center Email Website Learn more One West Street
  Cambridge, MA - 02139
  (617) 661-1010
  Community Legal Services and Counseling Center provides free civil legal assistance and affordable psychological counseling for people with low incomes. Since our inception, we have been sustained by the commitment and dedication of volunteer lawyers and mental health professionals. Our services combat the effects of poverty and violence by helping clients and their children meet basic human needs for safety, income, health and housing. CLSACCs unique interdisciplinary approach has enabled us to keep pace with the ever-changing and interrelated needs of our clients. ...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 10 miles from Lynn
  

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  South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. - Brockton Office Email Website Learn more 231 Main St.
  Brockton, MA - 02301
  (508) 586-2110
  South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (SCCLS) is a non-profit corporation which provides free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of our communities. Our main offices and outreach locations serve clients in Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, and Plymouth Counties, and the towns of Avon and Stoughton. SCCLS provides free civil legal services in the areas of housing law, family law, government benefits including social security disability, elder law, education law, and consumer law. To apply for legal services, please call our intake line at 800-244-9023 Monday th...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 27 miles from Lynn
  

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  Legal Food Hub - Massachusetts Email Website Learn more 62 Summer Street
  Boston, MA - 02110
  (844) 529-4769
  The Legal Food Hub maintains an extensive network of experienced volunteer attorneys pre-screened by CLF. Farmers, food entrepreneurs, and food-related organizations seeking legal assistance contact the Hub through our intake hotline or web form. After assessing each participants case for eligibility, CLF reaches out to the attorney network and carefully matches the participant with a skilled lawyer who will provide free legal services. To be eligible you must fit the descriptions below: a. Farmer: An individual, group of individuals, or enterprise located in Maine, Massachusetts, or Rhode...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 17 miles from Lynn
  

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  Health Law Advocates Email Website Learn more One Federal Street
  Boston, MA - 02110
  (617) 338-5241
  Health Law Advocates (HLA) is a 501(c)(3) public interest law firm whose mission is to provide pro bono legal representation to low-income residents experiencing difficulty accessing or paying for needed medical services. HLA is committed to ensuring universal access to quality health care in Massachusetts, particularly for those who are most at risk due to such factors as race, gender, disability, age, or geographic location. With its partner organization, Health Care For All, HLA combines legal expertise with grassroots organizing and policy reform to advance the statewide movement for univ...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 9 miles from Lynn
  

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  Disability Law Center Massachusetts Email Website Learn more 11 Beacon Street
  Boston, MA - 02108
  (617) 723-8455
  The Disability Law Center (DLC) is the Protection and Advocacy agency for Massachusetts. DLC is a private, non-profit organization responsible for providing protection and advocacy for the rights of Massachusetts residents with disabilities. DLC receives federal, state and private funding but is not part of the state or federal government. We provide information, referral, technical assistance and representation regarding legal rights and services for people with disabilities. DLC provides legal services to people in Massachusetts who have a wide range of physical, psychiatric, sensory and co...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 9 miles from Lynn
  

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 Massachusetts Bar.

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