Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Mississippi Legal Services Corporation (MLSC)
- Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents (housing, family law, public benefits, consumer rights).
- Website: mslegalservices.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
- Mississippi Center for Legal Services (MCLS)
- Serves 43 counties (Hattiesburg, Gulfport, Meridian, Tupelo).
- Website: mscls.org
- Phone: 1-800-498-1804
- Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (MVLP)
- Pro bono legal assistance for low-income Mississippians.
- Website: mvlp.net
- Phone: 1-800-682-0042
Specialized Legal Assistance
- Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS)
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: drms.ms
- Phone: 1-800-772-4057
- Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence (MCADV)
- Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
- Website: mcadv.org
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-898-3234
- Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (MIRA)
- Immigration legal services (DACA, asylum, labor rights).
- Website: miracoalition.org
- Phone: 1-601-968-5182
- Veterans Legal Assistance Project (VLAP)
- Free legal help for veterans.
- Website: msbar.org/vlap
- Phone: 1-601-948-4472
- Senior Legal Assistance (MLSC)
- Free legal help for residents 60+ (elder abuse, Medicare, wills).
- Website: mslegalservices.org/seniors
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
- Mississippi Courts Self-Help Center
- Forms, guides, and resources for self-representation.
- Website: courts.ms.gov/selfhelp
- LawHelp Mississippi
- Legal information and referrals.
- Website: lawhelp.org/ms
- Mississippi Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations with attorneys.
- Website: msbar.org/lawyer-referral
- Phone: 1-601-948-4471
Pro Bono Programs
- Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (MVLP)
- Free legal clinics and pro bono services.
- Website: mvlp.net
- North Mississippi Rural Legal Services (NMRLS)
- Focuses on rural communities in northern Mississippi.
- Website: nmrls.com
Law School Clinics
- University of Mississippi School of Law Clinics
- Free legal services in criminal defense, child advocacy, and veterans’ rights.
- Website: law.olemiss.edu/clinics
- Mississippi College School of Law Clinics
- Services in family law, immigration, and domestic violence.
- Website: law.mc.edu/clinics
Native American Legal Resources
- Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Legal Department
- Legal services for tribal members.
- Website: choctaw.org
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
- National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
- Website: narf.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.