Find Legal Aid in Jackson, MS: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Jackson, Mississippi, 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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  Mississippi Center for Legal Services - Jackson Learn more 414 South State Street
  Jackson, MS - 39205
  (601) 948-6752
  The Jackson office represents clients in Hinds, Rankin, Madison, Copiah and Simpson counties. Each service office is staffed with lawyers, paralegals and other support staff who are available to address problems which may occur in the particular service area or to make appropriate referrals. ...See Full Details
  

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  Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project Email Website Learn more 1635 Leila Drive
  Jackson, MS - 39216
  (601) 960-9577
  MVLP currently assists clients with civil legal matters, primarily in the following areas: uncontested divorces, emancipations, simple wills, adoptions, guardianships, name changes, birth certificate corrections, child support contempt matters, child support modifications, conservatorships and visitation matters. Eligibility for MVLPs services is determined by federal poverty guidelines, including income and assets and citizenship status.  Eligibility is further determined by the organization's thorough review and  assessment of a prospective client's legal matter for rejection or a...See Full Details
  

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  Disability Rights Mississippi Email Website Learn more 210 E Capitol St
  Jackson, MS - 39201
  (601) 968-0600
  The mission of Disability Rights Mississippi is to promote, protect and advocate for the legal and human rights of all people with disabilities, and to assist them with full inclusion in home, community, education and employment.Anytime that you feel your individual rights have been violated or you are aware of the rights of another individual with a disability whose rights have been violated. If you know of a personal care home that needs to be investigated, or if you know of a situation in which abuse and neglect are probable, always call us. If the issue is not in line with our goals and p...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 Mississippi Bar.

Mississippi Cities

• Church Hill (1)
• Clarksdale (1)
• Gulfport (1)
• Hattiesburg (1)
• Jackson (3)
• McComb (1)
• Meridian (1)
• Oxford (1)
• Vicksburg (1)

Rankin County

• Rankin County

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