Nebraska Law Clinics and Volunteer Lawyers Project

Statewide Legal Aid Organizations

  1. Legal Aid of Nebraska
    • Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents (housing, family law, public benefits, consumer rights).
    • Websitelegalaidofnebraska.org
    • Statewide Hotline: 1-877-250-2016
    • Regional Offices:
      • Omaha: 1-402-348-1069
      • Lincoln: 1-402-435-2160
      • Kearney: 1-308-237-2109
      • Scottsbluff: 1-308-635-4042
  2. Nebraska Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP)
    • Pro bono legal assistance for low-income Nebraskans.
    • Websitenevlp.org
    • Phone: 1-402-435-2163
  3. Disability Rights Nebraska

Specialized Legal Assistance

  1. Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
    • Legal support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
    • Websitenebraskacoalition.org
    • 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-876-6238
  2. Justice For Our Neighbors – Nebraska (JFON)
    • Immigration legal services (DACA, asylum, family petitions).
    • Websitejfon-ne.org
    • Phone: 1-402-898-1349
  3. Nebraska Veterans Legal Assistance Project
  4. Senior Legal Assistance (Legal Aid of Nebraska)
  5. Nebraska Appleseed
    • Systemic advocacy for immigrants, low-income families, and workers’ rights.
    • Websiteneappleseed.org
    • Phone: 1-402-438-8853

Hotlines

  • Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-876-6238 (Nebraska Coalition).
  • Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-877-250-2016 (Legal Aid of Nebraska).
  • Senior Legal Helpline: 1-800-527-7249 (Legal Aid of Nebraska).
  • Disability Rights Hotline: 1-800-422-6691 (Disability Rights Nebraska).

Self-Help and Referral Tools

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

Pro Bono Programs

  1. Nebraska Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP)
  2. Omaha Bar Association Pro Bono Program

Law School Clinics

  1. Creighton University School of Law Clinics
    • Free legal services in immigration, criminal defense, and family law.
    • Websitelaw.creighton.edu/clinics
    • Phone: 1-402-280-3019
  2. University of Nebraska College of Law Clinics
    • Focus on civil litigation, immigration, and veterans’ rights.
    • Websitelaw.unl.edu/clinics
    • Phone: 1-402-472-2161

Native American Legal Resources

  • Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Legal Department
  • Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Legal Services
  • 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: Legal Aid of Nebraska offers an online intake formlegalaidofnebraska.org/apply.
  • Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
  • Tribal Members: Contact local tribal offices or NARF for advocacy.
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