Resources on This Page Include:
Referral Programs
Nebraska State Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP)
Eligibility/ Requirements: Must be a low-income, Nebraskan. While based out of Lincoln, any Nebraskan is eligible to apply.
About: Also known as the Attorney Referral Line, VLP is a statewide pro bono (free) legal program for the less fortunate and unrepresented in Nebraska.
Phone: 402.986.6501 and leave a message.
Address: 635 S 14th St., Ste. 200 Lincoln, NE 65808
Website: Nebraska State Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project
Legal Assistance for All
Abrahams Legal Clinic
Restrictions/ Eligibility: Must be a Douglas County resident living in poverty who is involved in a civil matter (non-criminal). Must call to apply for services.
Cost: Free/No Cost
About: Free legal assistance for eligible applicants from upper level law students under the supervision of accredited attorneys.
Phone: 402.280.3068
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Website: Abrahams Legal Clinic
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Eligibility/ Requirements: Legal Aid of Nebraska serves people with limited resources. When you apply for services, you will be asked about your household income and assets, citizenship, demographic information, and your legal issue to determine if you qualify for services under one of our many projects and programs.
See if you are eligible for services online or access your legal hotline
About: Legal Aid of Nebraska provides legal services regarding an array of concerns, including:
Children and Families, Debt and Finances, Housing, Income and Benefits.
More information on legal assistance.
Free interpretation services are available.
Walk-in Center Hours: Monday through Wednesday 1 - 4 P.M.
Phone: 402.348.1069
Toll Free: 877.250.2016
Fax: 402.348.1068
Omaha Location: 209 S 19th Street #200 Omaha, NE 68102
Website: Legal Aid of Nebraska
Free interpretation services available.
Iowa Legal Aid
Eligibility/ Requirements: Must be a low-income Iowan.
Cost: Pro Bono (free)
About: Iowa Legal Aid makes hope, dignity and justice available to low-income Iowans through legal assistance and education that protects fundamental rights, basic necessities and access to the judicial system; challenges policies and practices that harm low-income persons; and empowers clients to advocate effectively for themselves and their communities.
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Phone: 1.800.532.1275
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 - 11 A.M. and 1:30 - 3:30 P.M.
Website: Iowa Legal Aid
Disability Claims Consultants
Eligibility/ Requirements: Persons with chronic or temporary disabilities and their families. Both adults and children are eligible for services.
About: Representation for people with disabilities in order to protect their rights and to obtain the disability insurance benefits that they deserve now and in the future. They help in the process of applications and appeals, handle all of the paperwork and phone calls that you receive from the Social Security Administration during the processing of your disability claim, evaluate your claim, help you file all the necessary paperwork to apply for benefits, and guide you through all levels of the Social Security appeals process to prove your eligibility for disability benefits. There is no cost to you for our representation unless/until we obtain benefits for you. View all services
Services include: Evaluating Claims, Applying for Benefits, Appealing a Denied Claim, Social Security Disability (SSD), Proving a Disability, Physical Impairments, Mental Disorders, Documenting Chronic Pain, Benefits for Family Members, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), SSI for Children.
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. and Friday: 8 A.M. - 12 P.M.
Phone: 402.422.10009
Toll free: 877.686.2244
Fax: 402.422.1001
Address: 7911 L Street Omaha, NE 68127
Website: Disability Claims Consultants
For The People
About: For The People are not lawyers, they assist people representing themselves in uncontested legal matters by preparing many common court documents, including Bankruptcy, Divorce, Stepparent adoption, child custody, visitation and child support modification, Living Trusts, Incorporation, LLC, quit claims, guardianships and much more.
For the People offers an affordable alternative to traditional legal services.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Phone: 402.502.9898
Address: 4444 S 84th St Omaha, NE 68127
Website: For The People
Nebraska Appleseed
About: Nebraska Appleseed is “A nonprofit organization that fights for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. “At Appleseed, we fight for justice and opportunity for all”.
Top Priority Services Include: Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legal Assistance, Voting and Elections.
Phone: 402.438.8853
Fax: 402.438.0263
Email: info@appleseed.org
Address: 941 O St. (Suite 920) Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
Website: Nebraska Appleseed
Legal Assistance for Immigrant and Refugee Populations
Know Your Rights
About: A document to help you know your rights and plan ahead should you face detainment, deportation, or discrimination.
Website: Know Your Rights
CIRA’s Nebraska Immigration Legal Assistance Hotline (NILAH) provides free, confidential legal screenings and referrals for low-income immigrants and refugees across Nebraska.
Phone: 1.855.307.6730 | Press 9 to leave a voicemail during office hours, and we will return your call.
Hours: Monday- Thursday - 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Website: Nebraska Immigrant Legal Assistance Hotline (NILAH)
Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (CLIA)
Eligibility/ Requirements: Immigrant and refugees living in Nebraska. Immigrants who are domestic violence victims take priority.
About: The Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (CLIA) exists to open doors of equal opportunity to immigrants and refugees by providing quality, affordable immigration-related legal services which immigrants have identified as their number one need. Must have an appointment to be seen by an attorney.
Also offers citizenship clinics throughout Nebraska.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Closed all federal holidays.
Address: 3047 N. 70TH STREET LINCOLN, NE 68507
Website: Center for Legal Immigration Assistance (CLIA)
Catholic Charities
About: Provides quality, affordable, and accessible immigration legal assistance.
Phone: 402.939.4615
Email: catholiccharities@ccomaha.org
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Phone: 402.939.4615
Location: Main Office - 5211 S 31st Omaha, Ne 68107
Website: Catholic Charities
Juan Diego Center
About: Referral and translation services for family immigration, process applications for legalization, referrals for appeals, Naturalization clinic, and refugee adjustment of status
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Phone: 402.731.5413
Location: 5211 S. 31st St. Omaha, NE 6810
Website: Juan Diego Center
Consulado de México en Omaha, Nebraska
About: The Consulate of Mexico for Omaha, Nebraska provides assistance in identification documents for residents of Nebraska and Iowa.
Phone: 402.595.1841 Ext. 229
Hours: Monday- Friday: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Location: 7444 Farnam St. Omaha, NE, 68114
Website: Consulado de México en Omaha, Nebraska
Creighton University Legal Clinics
Main Address: 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178
Services Include:
Restrictions/ Eligibility: Must be a Douglas County resident living in poverty who requires legal assistance on an immigration matter. Must call to apply for services
Cost: Free/No Cost
About: Free legal assistance for eligible applicants from upper level law students under the supervision of accredited attorneys.
Phone: 855.307.6730
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 - 11 A.M. and 1:30 - 3:30 P.M.
Website: Immigrant and Refugee Clinic
Restrictions/ Eligibility: Must be a Douglas County resident living in poverty who is involved in a civil matter (non-criminal). Must call to apply for services.
Cost: Free/No Cost
About: Free legal assistance for eligible applicants from upper level law students under the supervision of accredited attorneys.
Phone: (402.280.3068
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Website: Abrahams Legal Clinic
Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (formerly Immigration Legal Center)
Eligibility: Applicants must call the Nebraska Immigration Legal Assistance Hotline (NILAH) to determine eligibility for a legal consultation. See number below.
Cost: Free or low cost
About: CIRA provides compassionate refugee services, expert legal representation, and comprehensive social work to immigrants and refugees residing or arriving in Nebraska and Southwest Iowa. We envision immigrants and refugees thriving in communities across the state. CIRA’s diverse and experienced team assists with all forms of family and humanitarian-based services to ensure immigrants and refugees are welcomed, settled, and able to build a life of their choosing.
NILAH Hotline: 1.855.307.6730
Office Phone: 402.898.1349
Location: 4223 Center Street Omaha, NE 68105
Website: Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement
International Center of the Heartland
Cost: Minimal fee on a sliding scale.
About: Offers affordable, quality immigration legal assistance. Immigration specialists assist in the entire legal process.
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Phone: 402.536.3500
Email: info@lfsneb.org
Location: 1941 S. 42nd St. Center Mall, (Suite 402) Omaha, Ne 68105
Website: International Center of the Heartland
Heartland Family Services
Refugee Advocate Program
About: Advocacy and case management services for refugee minors in the juvenile justice system and their parents. The advocate acts as a resource and liaison between the justice system and the refugee, reminding the minor and his/her family of any appointments and actions that need to be taken
Languages offered: Karen, Karenni, Burmese, Nepali, Mai Mai, Arabic, Nuer, and Dinka
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 A.M. - 8 P.M.; Friday: 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Phone: 402.552.7400
Location: Central Administration Office - 2101 S 42nd St. Omaha, Ne 68105
Website: Heartland Family Services
Nebraska Appleseed
About: Nebraska Appleseed is “A nonprofit organization that fights for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. “At Appleseed, we fight for justice and opportunity for all”.
Top Priority Services Include: Child Welfare, Economic Justice, Health Care, Immigrants & Communities, Legal Assistance, Voting and Elections.
Phone: 402.438.8853
Fax: 402.438.0263
Email: info@appleseed.org
Address: 941 O St. (Suite 920) Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
Website: Nebraska Appleseed