Are you in need of a lawyer in Alabama but can’t afford one? Depending on your situation there are several organizations that could help you by providing free legal representation.
Below we review the pro bono legal service options available for individuals in Alabama.
Pro Bono Program: Madison County Volunteer Lawyers
Pro Bono Legal Help Program: Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program (MCVLP)
What It Is:
A not-for-profit organization matching people with the need for legal services with private attorneys who volunteer to represent them at no cost.
Who Qualifies:
If you live in Madison County and are a low-income individual, you may be eligible for pro bono services. Specific qualifications:
Your household income is at or below 125% of the established federal poverty level OR
You receive financial assistance under one of the following programs:
- TANF Program
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability (SSDI)
- Food Stamps Program
Types of Cases They Accept:
- Income Maintenance
- Wills and Probate
- Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention
- Supporting Families
- Protection of Consumer Rights
- Income Maintenance
For more details on the types of cases they accept click here.
Types of Cases They Do Not Accept:
- contested divorces
- fee-generating cases
- traffic court cases
- discrimination cases
- criminal matters
How to Contact MCVLP:
- Website | (256) 539-2275
Pro Bono Program: Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers
If you are outside of Madison County, you can apply for services through the Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program.
What It Is:
More than 3,000 Alabama lawyers provide free legal services to low-income citizens in certain civil matters through the five volunteer lawyers programs in this state. The volunteer lawyers’ programs also provide free legal assistance to community-based organizations that improve the lives of low-income Alabamians.
Locations and Contact Information:
- Birmingham: (205) 250-5198 | website
- Montgomery: (334) 265-0222
- South Alabama: (855) 997-2857 | website
- Madison County: (256) 539-2275 | website
- Everywhere else: (888) 857-8571
Pro Bono Program: Legal Services Alabama
Pro Bono Legal Help Program: Legal Services Alabama
What It Is:
An independent, nonprofit organization that provides qualifying low-income families in Alabama with free civil legal aid. Click here for a list of locations.
Who Qualifies:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services establishes the income amounts used to determine who is eligible. These guidelines usually change at the beginning of each year. Must be a resident of Alabama.
Types of Cases They Accept:
- Counsel and advice
- Mediation
- Administrative representation
- Representation in court
- Appeals in appropriate cases
- Legal self-help materials and forms
Types of Cases They Do Not Accept:
- criminal cases
- enforcement of child support orders
- job discrimination cases
- sue people or businesses for money.
How to Contact Legal Services Alabama:
Website | 866-456-4995
Pro Bono Program: Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers
If you are outside of Madison County, you can apply for services through the Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program.
What It Is:
More than 3,000 Alabama lawyers provide free legal services to low-income citizens in certain civil matters through the five volunteer lawyers programs in this state. The volunteer lawyers programs also provide free legal assistance to community-based organizations that improve the lives of low-income Alabamians.
Locations and Contact Information:
- Birmingham: (205) 250-5198 | website
- Montgomery: (334) 265-0222
- South Alabama: (855) 997-2857 | website
- Madison County: (256) 539-2275 | website
- Everywhere else: (888) 857-8571
At Timberlake, League, and Brooks our attorneys are committed to helping our community by providing pro bono legal work cases through the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program (MCVLP) and working with clients with limited means. We are fortunate that we are in a position to help others in their time of need.
