Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Legal Aid of Nebraska
- Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents (housing, family law, public benefits, consumer rights).
- Website: legalaidofnebraska.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
- Nebraska Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP)
- Pro bono legal assistance for low-income Nebraskans.
- Website: nevlp.org
- Phone: 1-402-435-2163
- Disability Rights Nebraska
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: disabilityrightsnebraska.org
- Phone: 1-800-422-6691
Specialized Legal Assistance
- Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
- Legal support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Website: nebraskacoalition.org
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-876-6238
- Justice For Our Neighbors – Nebraska (JFON)
- Immigration legal services (DACA, asylum, family petitions).
- Website: jfon-ne.org
- Phone: 1-402-898-1349
- Nebraska Veterans Legal Assistance Project
- Free legal help for veterans.
- Website: legalaidofnebraska.org/veterans
- Phone: 1-877-250-2016
- Senior Legal Assistance (Legal Aid of Nebraska)
- Free legal help for residents 60+ (elder abuse, Medicare, wills).
- Website: legalaidofnebraska.org/seniors
- Nebraska Appleseed
- Systemic advocacy for immigrants, low-income families, and workers’ rights.
- Website: neappleseed.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
- Nebraska Courts Self-Help Center
- Free forms, guides, and resources for self-representation.
- Website: supremecourt.nebraska.gov/self-help
- LawHelp Nebraska
- Legal information and referrals.
- Website: lawhelpne.org
- Nebraska State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations with attorneys.
- Website: nebar.com/lawyer-referral
- Phone: 1-800-927-0117
Pro Bono Programs
- Nebraska Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP)
- Website: nevlp.org
- Phone: 1-402-435-2163
- Omaha Bar Association Pro Bono Program
- Website: omahabarassociation.com/pro-bono
Law School Clinics
- Creighton University School of Law Clinics
- Free legal services in immigration, criminal defense, and family law.
- Website: law.creighton.edu/clinics
- Phone: 1-402-280-3019
- University of Nebraska College of Law Clinics
- Focus on civil litigation, immigration, and veterans’ rights.
- Website: law.unl.edu/clinics
- Phone: 1-402-472-2161
Native American Legal Resources
- Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Legal Department
- Legal services for tribal members.
- Website: winnebagotribe.com
- Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Legal Services
- Website: poncatribe-ne.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: Legal Aid of Nebraska offers an online intake form: legalaidofnebraska.org/apply.
- Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
- Tribal Members: Contact local tribal offices or NARF for advocacy.