1. Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Oregon Law Center (OLC)
- Provides civil legal services statewide (housing, employment, family law, public benefits).
- Website: oregonlawcenter.org
- Phone: 1-800-520-5292 (Statewide Hotline)
- Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO)
- Statewide coverage for low-income residents (eviction defense, disability rights, consumer issues).
- Website: lasoregon.org
- Phone: 1-800-452-7636
- St. Andrew Legal Clinic
- Focuses on family law (divorce, custody, guardianship) for low-income Oregonians.
- Website: salc.org
- Locations: Portland, Hillsboro, and Bend.
2. Directories & Search Tools
- LawHelp Oregon
- Search by legal issue or county: lawhelp.org/oregon.
- Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations: oregonstatebar.org.
- Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Directory
- Federally funded programs in Oregon: lsc.gov/find-legal-aid.
- Oregon Judicial Department Self-Help Center
- Forms, guides, and referrals: courts.oregon.gov/selfhelp.
3. Hotlines
- Oregon Law Center Hotline: 1-800-520-5292
- Oregon State Bar Legal Line: 1-800-452-7636 (general legal advice).
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-888-235-5333 (Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence).
- Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-888-585-9638 (Community Alliance of Tenants).
- Senior Legal Hotline: 1-800-723-3638 (for residents 60+).
4. Additional Resources
- 211 Oregon: Dial 211 or visit 211info.org for community referrals.
- Pro Bono Programs:
- Oregon Pro Bono Challenge: oregonstatebar.org/probono.
- Lewis & Clark Legal Clinic: Free services in immigration, environmental law, and more: law.lclark.edu/clinics.
- Self-Help Centers:
- Multnomah County Courthouse Self-Help: courts.oregon.gov/selfhelp.
- Lane County Legal Self-Help Center: lanecounty.org/selfhelp.
- Immigrant & Refugee Resources:
- Immigration Counseling Service (Portland): ics-law.org.
- University of Oregon Immigration Clinic: law.uoregon.edu/clinics.
- Native American Legal Aid:
- Oregon Law Center’s Tribal Public Defense or NW Justice Project (serves tribal communities).
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., Oregon Law Center). For urgent issues (e.g., eviction, restraining orders), contact hotlines first. Tribal members should check with local tribal courts or NW Justice Project for specialized support. Let me know if you need help narrowing options!