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ACCESSLINE? | LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA

Accessline provides free legal advice, brief service and representation to low-income people on areas such as: consumer law, family law, housing law, public benefits, disability benefits, employment/unemployment, public benefits, clearing a criminal history and educational rights.

After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.

Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.

Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.

Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.

Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.

Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.

Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).

Location

1811 West 2nd Street, Grand Island, NE 68803

Fax

(402) 348-1065

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 11:30 am; Tue 1 pm - 3 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 11:30 am; Thu 1 pm - 3 pm;

Application process

Apply online at or call hotline

Required documents

Eligibility

Open to those who are low income; some exceptions apply

Fee

Services are free; Some filing fees apply if the matter goes to court

Languages

English, Spanish

Agency info

LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA

Civil legal representation to citizens from low-income backgrounds.