Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Indiana Legal Services (ILS)
- Provides free civil legal aid to low-income residents (housing, family law, public benefits, consumer rights).
- Website: indianalegalservices.org
- Statewide Hotline: 1-844-243-8570
- Regional Offices:
- Indianapolis: 1-317-631-9410
- Bloomington: 1-812-339-7668
- Evansville: 1-812-426-1495
- Fort Wayne: 1-260-423-5327
- Gary: 1-219-886-8687
- Lafayette: 1-765-423-5327
- South Bend: 1-574-234-8121
- Pro Bono Indiana
- Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys.
- Website: probonoindiana.org
- Phone: 1-317-269-9495
Specialized Legal Assistance
- Indiana Disability Rights
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: indianadisabilityrights.org
- Phone: 1-800-622-4845
- Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV)
- Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
- Website: icadvinc.org
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-332-7385
- Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic (NCLC)
- Immigration, housing, and family law services for low-income residents.
- Website: nclegalclinic.org
- Phone: 1-317-429-4131
- Indiana Veterans Legal Assistance Program (IVLAP)
- Free legal help for veterans.
- Website: indianaveteranslegal.org
- Phone: 1-317-631-9410 (ILS Veterans Project)
- Senior Law Project (Indiana Legal Services)
- Free legal assistance for residents 60+ (elder abuse, Medicare, housing).
- Website: indianalegalservices.org/seniors
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-332-7385 (ICADV).
- Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-317-631-9410 (ILS Housing Unit).
- Senior Legal Helpline: 1-800-622-4484 (ILS Senior Law Project).
- Disability Rights Hotline: 1-800-622-4845 (Indiana Disability Rights).
Self-Help and Referral Tools
- Indiana Legal Help
- Free legal guides, forms, and court information.
- Website: indianalegalhelp.org
- Indiana Courts Self-Service Center
- Forms and guides for self-representation.
- Website: courts.in.gov/self-service
- Indiana State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations with attorneys.
- Website: inbar.org/public-resources
- Phone: 1-800-266-2581
Pro Bono Programs
- Indianapolis Legal Aid Society (ILAS)
- Free legal services in Marion County (housing, family law, expungements).
- Website: ilas.org
- Phone: 1-317-635-9538
- Volunteer Lawyer Network of Northeast Indiana
- Pro bono services in Allen and surrounding counties.
- Website: volunteerlawyernetwork.org
Law School Clinics
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law Clinics
- Services in immigration, family law, and civil rights.
- Website: law.indiana.edu/clinics
- Notre Dame Law School Clinics
- Focus on immigration, community development, and human rights.
- Website: law.nd.edu/clinics
Native American Legal Resources
- Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Legal Department
- Legal services for tribal members in Northern Indiana.
- Website: pokagonband-nsn.gov
- 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: Indiana Legal Services offers an online intake form: indianalegalservices.org/apply.
- Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
- Tribal Members: Contact the Pokagon Band or NARF for advocacy.