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Legal Aid of Nebraska promotes justice, dignity, hope and self-sufficiency through quality civil legal aid for those who have nowhere else to turn.

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Did you know that ALL of Legal Aid of Nebraska’s services are FREE!

Clients who qualify for our services can get free legal assistance for civil legal issues such as:

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Evictions

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Utility Shut Offs

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Wage and Bank Account Garnishment/Debt Collection

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Bankruptcy

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Denial of Unemployment or Disability Benefits (e.g. SSI, AABDI)

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Denial of Medicaid, SNAP, ADC/TANF and Other Public Benefits

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Protection Order Hearings

Join us for virtual Tax Problem Solving Day!

Do you have a question about your taxes? Have you gotten a letter from the IRS that you don’t understand?

Join us for a virtual Tax Problem Solving Day! Legal Aid of Nebraska and the Taxpayer Advocate Service are partnering to answer your questions about taxes during this virtual clinic.

Participants may join the Zoom at any point during the time slot to get their questions answered in private meeting rooms with law attorneys and representatives from the IRS!

When: the last Tuesday of every month!

NOTE: No tax preparation services will be provided.

Register today!

Legacy Crossing Apartment Complex

If you are in need of housing assistance, contact Heartland Family Services at 531-721-7401.

Impacted residents may also seek assistance from Together through their Crisis Engagement Team at 402-763-7531. Callers should mention their association with Legacy Crossing.

If you would like to assist displaced residents with temporary housing costs, food assistance, and more you can make a donation through the Omaha Community Foundation.

DONATE HERE

Do-It-Yourself (Pro Se) Divorce Clinics

Are you a resident of Madison, Dawson, Dodge, Gage, Hall, Jefferson, Saline or Buffalo County and seeking a divorce? Registration is open for our free monthly divorce clinics.

Clinics are held virtually once a month in each county. You must be low-income and pre-qualify for clinic.

Maximum capacity is 21.

REGISTER

‘When you know you have a stable home, it makes your whole life stable.’

Isa Stewart came to Legal Aid of Nebraska when his landlord tried to evict him during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch his story to see how Legal Aid was able to keep him and his family in their home.

Legal Aid works tirelessly to provide equal justice for our clients. Click the button below to learn more about how we can help.

How We Help

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Call For Help

Eligible individuals can receive legal assistance from one of our hotlines.

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Locations

Our seven offices across Nebraska help those who need it most.

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Self-Help Resources

Find the tools to handle your legal issue.

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What We Do

Find out about our priority areas and what issues we can help with

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Walk-In Centers

Learn about our locations/hours that allow you to meet with an attorney or receive self-help services

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Get Involved

Pro bono attorney, volunteer, and internship information

Blog & News

Find out more about what Legal Aid has been up to.

Check out the links below to various news sources that have featured Legal Aid staff or reported on Legal Aid's activities, programs/projects, events, services, and just about any other way we work to make equal justice happen.The Stigma of the Scarlet E August 9,...

Medicaid Terminations May Be Coming for Some Nebraskans

March 16, 2023

This article was written by Brandy Mutehart, Income & Benefits Unit Director During the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals and households receiving Medicaid coverage could not be terminated from their Medicaid program, even if their eligibility changed. This means...

Celebrating Women’s History Month: An Interview with Laurie Heer Dale

March 14, 2023

Laurie Heer Dale is the Executive Director for Legal Aid of Nebraska. Heer Dale earned a Juris Doctor degree in 2000 from Creighton University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in Iowa and Nebraska. A native of Iowa, she is married to Terry Dale...

Empowering Nebraskans: Access to Justice

February 21, 2023

This article was written by Sydney Rogers-Morrell, Development Coordinator. Legal Aid of Nebraska is the largest nonprofit law firm in the state providing free civil legal assistance to low-income Nebraskans. For the last 60 years, Legal Aid has been making equal...