Mississippi Pro Bono Legal Services and Legal Aid

Statewide Legal Aid Organizations

  1. Mississippi Legal Services Corporation (MLSC)
    • Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents (housing, family law, public benefits, consumer rights).
    • Websitemslegalservices.org
    • Statewide Hotline: 1-800-498-1804
    • Regional Offices:
      • North Mississippi: 1-662-244-9911
      • Central Mississippi: 1-601-948-6752
      • South Mississippi: 1-228-863-4447
  2. Mississippi Center for Legal Services (MCLS)
    • Serves 43 counties (Hattiesburg, Gulfport, Meridian, Tupelo).
    • Websitemscls.org
    • Phone: 1-800-498-1804
  3. Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (MVLP)
    • Pro bono legal assistance for low-income Mississippians.
    • Websitemvlp.net
    • Phone: 1-800-682-0042

Specialized Legal Assistance

  1. Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS)
    • Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
    • Websitedrms.ms
    • Phone: 1-800-772-4057
  2. Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence (MCADV)
    • Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
    • Websitemcadv.org
    • 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-898-3234
  3. Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (MIRA)
    • Immigration legal services (DACA, asylum, labor rights).
    • Websitemiracoalition.org
    • Phone: 1-601-968-5182
  4. Veterans Legal Assistance Project (VLAP)
    • Free legal help for veterans.
    • Websitemsbar.org/vlap
    • Phone: 1-601-948-4472
  5. Senior Legal Assistance (MLSC)

Hotlines

  • Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-898-3234 (MCADV).
  • Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-800-498-1804 (MLSC).
  • Senior Legal Helpline: 1-800-948-6752 (MLSC Seniors).
  • Disability Rights Hotline: 1-800-772-4057 (DRMS).

Self-Help and Referral Tools

  1. Mississippi Courts Self-Help Center
  2. LawHelp Mississippi
  3. Mississippi Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Pro Bono Programs

  1. Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (MVLP)
    • Free legal clinics and pro bono services.
    • Websitemvlp.net
  2. North Mississippi Rural Legal Services (NMRLS)
    • Focuses on rural communities in northern Mississippi.
    • Websitenmrls.com

Law School Clinics

  1. University of Mississippi School of Law Clinics
    • Free legal services in criminal defense, child advocacy, and veterans’ rights.
    • Websitelaw.olemiss.edu/clinics
  2. Mississippi College School of Law Clinics
    • Services in family law, immigration, and domestic violence.
    • Websitelaw.mc.edu/clinics

Native American Legal Resources

  • Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Legal Department
    • Legal services for tribal members.
    • Websitechoctaw.org
  • Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
    • National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
    • Websitenarf.org

Key Notes

  • Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level).
  • Apply Online: MLSC and MCLS offer online intake forms (mslegalservices.org).
  • Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
  • Tribal Members: Contact the Choctaw Nation Legal Department or NARF for advocacy.
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