- Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS)
- Provides free civil legal help statewide (housing, family law, domestic violence, public benefits).
- Website: idaholegalaid.org
- Phone: 1-208-746-7541 (Boise) or toll-free: 1-800-221-3295
1. Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS)
- Provides free civil legal help statewide (housing, family law, domestic violence, public benefits).
- Website: idaholegalaid.org
- Phone: 1-208-746-7541 (Boise) or toll-free: 1-800-221-3295
- Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP)
- Pro bono legal services for low-income Idahoans (family law, housing, consumer issues).
- Website: isb.idaho.gov/ivlp
- Phone: 1-208-334-4510 (Boise)
- Intermountain Fair Housing Council
- Focuses on housing discrimination and tenant rights in Idaho and neighboring states.
- Website: ifhcidaho.org
- Phone: 1-800-717-0695
2. Directories & Search Tools
- LawHelp Idaho
- Search for legal aid by topic or location: lawhelp.org/idaho.
- Idaho State Bar Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations: isb.idaho.gov.
- Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Directory
- Federally funded programs in Idaho: lsc.gov/find-legal-aid.
- Idaho Courts Self-Help Center
- Guides, forms, and referrals: isc.idaho.gov/self-help.
3. Hotlines
- Idaho Legal Aid Hotline: 1-800-221-3295
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-669-3176 (Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence).
- Senior Legal Hotline: 1-208-746-7541 (for residents 60+).
- Immigration Legal Hotline: Contact ACLU of Idaho at 1-208-344-9750 or acluidaho.org.
4. Additional Resources
- 211 Idaho: Dial 211 or visit 211idaho.org for community referrals.
- Pro Bono Programs:
- Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP): isb.idaho.gov/ivlp.
- University of Idaho Legal Aid Clinic: Free services in family law and immigration: uidaho.edu/law/clinics.
- Self-Help Centers:
- Ada County Self-Help Center: adacounty.id.gov/selfhelp.
- Kootenai County Self-Help: kcgov.us/courts.
- Immigrant & Refugee Resources:
- ACLU of Idaho: acluidaho.org.
- International Rescue Committee (Boise): rescue.org/us-office/boise-id.
- Native American Legal Aid:
- Native American Legal Services (via ILAS): Contact Idaho Legal Aid Services or tribal courts (e.g., Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Nez Perce Tribe).
Note
Eligibility for free legal aid often depends on income, residency, and case type (e.g., eviction, domestic violence, public benefits). Many offices offer online intake forms (e.g., Idaho Legal Aid Services). For urgent issues (e.g., eviction, restraining orders), contact hotlines first. Tribal members should check with local tribal courts or Idaho Legal Aid Services for specialized support. Let me know if you need help narrowing options!