What are Legal Services?
Ensuring Equal Access to Justice
For millions of Americans, navigating the legal system can be overwhelming – especially for those who cannot afford an attorney. Civil legal services seek to ensure that all individuals, regardless of financial status, have access to legal help in critical civil matters that affect their safety, stability and well-being.
¿ìèÊÓƵ is the largest funder of civil legal services in the United States, distributing federal grants to nonprofit organizations that provide free legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.
Legal Assistance Changes Lives
¿ìèÊÓƵ empowers legal aid organizations across the country to provide critical legal services to low-income Americans in areas such as:
Protecting Families: Helping parents secure custody, child support or protection from domestic violence
Advocating for Veterans: Ensuring former service members receive the benefits and assistance they’ve earned
Preventing Homelessness: Representing individuals and families facing eviction or foreclosure
Supporting Workers & Businesses: Helping individuals with criminal records reenter the workforce and advising small business owners
Promoting Financial Security: Assisting seniors and others overcome barriers to accessing benefits they’ve earned, like Medicare and Social Security
If you or someone you know needs legal assistance, locate an ¿ìèÊÓƵ-funded program in your area.