Legal Aid Services in Nebraska

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SEE ALSO: Where can I find Nebraska Legal Forms

• Court forms Nebraska court forms that are available online. Includes forms for filing continuation of liens.
• Creighton University School of Law Clinics The Civil Law Clinic offers free legal assistance on civil matters to low-income residents of Douglas County, Nebraska. The Community Economic Development (CED) Law Clinic is committed to encouraging economic growth and stability within under-served communities in Nebraska. Telephone 402-280-3068
• Dept. of Motor Vehicles Financial Responsibility Division Includes information on:
  • Driver License Suspensions and Revocations
  • SR-22 Certificates of Insurance
  • Employment Drive Permits
  • Medical Hardship Permits
  • Ignition Interlock Restrictions
• Free Legal Information - Nebraska State Bar Association brochures in English and Spanish on the topics of: Be A Good Witness, Buying A Home, Child Support, Client Security Fund, Contracts and Credit, Custody and Visitation, Employment Law, Joint Tenancy, Landlord-Tenant Law, Legal Fees, Living Trusts, Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, No-Fault Divorce, What To Do In Case Of An Auto Accident, When You Need a Lawyer, Wills, Your Legal Rights in Nebraska
• Internet Payment System Pay speeding & traffic tickets and citations for all county courts. For all county and district courts except Douglas County, make a payment on a current criminal or traffic case, civil or small claims case, juvenile case, or garnishment.
• Legal Aid of Nebraska provides addresses of statewide offices (scroll to the bottom of this page for locations), list of services, and handbooks on the topics of divorce, bankruptcy, and landlord-tenant information specific to Nebraska
• Legal Aid of Nebraska Accessline General number to call. Legal Aid of Nebraska serves low income persons
• Legal Aid of Nebraska ElderAccessLine The ElderAccessLine® serves people over 60 throughout the State of Nebraska Topics include but aren’t limited to homestead exemption, spousal impoverishment rules under Medicaid, Medicare, consumer and debt collection practices, divorce, and grandparent rights
• Legal Aid of Nebraska Farm Hotline Provides financial, legal, counseling services and referrals.
• Legal Aid of Nebraska Native American AccessLine The Native American AccessLine™ provides advice, brief service and representation in Indian Law (treaties and federal law that is uniquely applicable to Native Americans), tribal law and within tribal judicial systems. Cases include but are not limited to adoptions, child abuse and neglect, child custody, wills, power of attorney, debt collection, illegal evictions, child support, wage claims, wrongful termination of employment, Indian trust income, and probate of an estate.
• Mediation Centers - Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution Mediation provides a neutral third party who has no decision-making authority and is impartial to hte issues being discsussed. The mediator is present in order to assist the parties to voluntarily reach a mutuallly acceptable settlement of the dispute. Centers are located in Beatrice, Fremont, Kearney, Lincoln, Omaha, and Scottsbluff.
• Nebraska State Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project The Volunteer Lawyers Project is a Statewide volunteer legal services project and referral network founded on the belief that all citizens should have access to the legal system, regardless of ability to pay.
• Nebraska's Network of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs Hotline to reach the program serving your area. 800-876-6238
• Protection Orders Information and forms in English, Spanish and Vietnamese
• Self Help - Nebraska Judicial Branch This "virtual" Self-Help Center has information and links to legal resources to help you represent yourself in Nebraska Courts.
• Small Claims Court General information and forms for filing in Nebraska
• UNL College of Law Clinics Civil, Criminal and Immigration clinics. Clients are represented by students under the supervision of College of law faculty. Telephone 402-472-3271.

There are Self-Help Centers in Lincoln, Omaha, and the Grand Island area operated by volunteer lawyers which may be able to be of assistance to you. Legal information, assistance with forms, and brief legal advice is provided through the centers which are opened limited hours (see below).

•Lincoln (Lancaster County) Open Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursdays from Noon to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The Self-Help Desk is located off the Jury Lounge on the third floor at the Lancaster County Courthouse at 575 South 10th Street in Lincoln. No appointments are needed and individuals are offered assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.
•Omaha (Douglas County) Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Self-Help Desk is located in the Douglas County Law Library. Follow the connector-hallway between the Douglas County Courthouse and the 1st Floor Hall of Justice, 17th and Farnam in Omaha. For questions or further information, call the Library at 402-444-7174. Legal Aid of Nebraska has opened a self-help center at their Omaha Office, 1904 Farnam St., Suite 1.
•Tri City Center (Hastings, Grand Island, Kearney) Open Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Self-Help Desk is located on the lower level of the Hall County Courthouse (across from Courtroom #3) at 111 West First Street in Grand Island. No appointments are needed and individuals are offered assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.
The centers do not offer assistance with criminal cases and questions are not taken by phone. Centers are coordinated by the Nebraska State Bar Association Director of Legal Services