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Set Aside and Record Sealing Clinic Application

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Legal Aid of Nebraska will use the information you provide to see if you qualify for services. However, completing the application does NOT mean Legal Aid of Nebraska will accept your case or that you are a client of Legal AId of Nebraska. Legal Aid of Nebraska cannot represent everyone who applies for help.

If you are using a computer that does not belong to you, remember to close out of the browser completely to protect your private information.

You must have an email address and phone number to use this online application. If you do not, contact one of our hotlines. https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org/how-we-help/call-for-help/ If you do not hear back from us, it is yoiur responsibility to contact us.

Citizenship Status

I am a ...(Required)
Are you legally residing in the United States?(Required)
When does your Visa expire?

Unfortunately, if you are not a citizen or legal permanent resident, we cannot help you. You may be able to find an attorney through the Nebraska Find-a-Lawyer service, or have a question answered through the ABA Nebraska Free Legal Answers service. The addresses for the websites for these services are:

  • https://www.nefindalawyer.com/
  • https://ne.freelegalanswers.org//
What is your name?
Have you gone by any other names, such as a given-name or former name?(Required)
Enter up to 3 other names you have used:

Address

Provide the address where you live. If you are homeless, provide an address where you spend most of your time.(Required)
Is this a safe address to receive mail?(Required)
Do you have an alternate address where it is safe for you to receive mail?(Required)
Safe Mailing Address(Required)

How can we reach you?

May we text you on this phone?(Required)
Do you have another safe phone number?(Required)
May we text you on this phone?(Required)

Personal Information

Date of Birth(Required)
Are you enrolled in a Native American tribe?(Required)
Are you eligible for enrollment in a Native American tribe?(Required)
Do you need an interpreter?(Required)
Have you ever served in the military, including the Reserves, National Guard, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard?(Required)
Has anyone in your household ever served in the military?(Required)
Are you disabled?(Required)
Is your disability due to a cognitive impairment? (problems with memory, or understanding)(Required)
Do you have a physical disability?(Required)

Household Size

  • Count yourself
  • Count everyone in your household that you are responsibile for and anyone that is responsible for you even if you are not related.
  • Count your partner if you are married or if you have a child together, unless that person is harming you.
  • Count your minor children (under 19 years of age) if they have never lived on their own, or if they have moved back into your home with an intent to stay permanently.
  • Do not count an adult child who has lived independently, but moved back to the home with the intent of it being a temporary living arrangement.
  • Do not count an adult living in the household because of a disability or need for regular care.
  • Do not count the abuser in your household if you are a victim of domestic violence.
  • Do not count roommates.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Household Asset Information

We need information about the property you own. Provide the total amount of each asset category for EVERY person you counted in your household.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
What is the garage sale value of your personal posessions?
If you own any real estate, not including the home you live in, list the value of that property.
What is the value of any vehicles you do not use for transportation to work or school, such as RVs, classic cars, or boats?
How much money do you have in IRA/401k/403b or other retirement accounts?
How much money do you have in savings accounts, checking accounts, money market accounts, stocks, bonds, investments, and cash on hand?

Household Income

We need information about your household income. For household income, you need to provide the gross income amount, which is the amount before taxes are taken out, for every person you count in your household.

Household Employment Income

Do you or anyone in your household have income from employment ?(Required)
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Do you or anyone in your household have other employment?(Required)
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Do you or anyone in your household have other employment?(Required)
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Other Household Income

Do you or any members of your household have income from other sources?(Required)
Examples of income from other sources include benefits like SSI, SSDI, Social Security Retirement and income you receive from any source other than from working, such as child support or alimony.
How often is this income received?(Required)
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Do you or a member of your household have income from additional sources?(Required)
How often is this income received?(Required)
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Do you or a member of your household have income from additional sources?(Required)
How often is this income received?(Required)
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Do you expect your income to change within the next 90 days?(Required)

Household Expenses

List only those expenses paid by the people you included in your household.
Do you or any members of your household have any expenses?(Required)
Examples of expenses include rent, a car payment, daycare, etc.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Housing

What is your housing situation?(Required)
Are you at risk of losing your housing?(Required)
Is your housing at risk because of your mortgage?(Required)
Which of the following best describes your rental situation?
Which of the following best describes your home?
Which of the following best describes your homelessness.
Which of the following best describes your housing situation?

Abuse

Are you a victim of abuse (physical, emotional, mental, human trafficking, etc .)?(Required)
Are you a victim of sexual assault?(Required)
Are you a victim of domestic abuse?(Required)
Are you a victim of stalking(Required)
Are you a victim of human trafficking?(Required)

Surveys

We sometimes send satisfaction surveys by email or text. Is it ok if we send you a survey?(Required)
If you do not wish to receive a survey, please indicate why not(Required)

Case Information

Have you had any criminal charges or convictions in the last two years?(Required)
Criminal charges includes (but is not limited to) traffic offenses, such as speeding tickets, driving under suspension, etc.
Note: A criminal charge in the last 2 years MAY exclude you from being able to get a case set aside.
Important: You will receive a call from Legal Aid to confirm your registration. You are not fully registered until you have made an appointment with Legal Aid staff.

Set Aside and Record Sealing Clinic Application

Step 1 of 3

33%

Section Break

Legal Aid of Nebraska will use the information you provide to see if you qualify for services. However, completing the application does NOT mean Legal Aid of Nebraska will accept your case or that you are a client of Legal AId of Nebraska. Legal Aid of Nebraska cannot represent everyone who applies for help.

If you are using a computer that does not belong to you, remember to close out of the browser completely to protect your private information.

You must have an email address and phone number to use this online application. If you do not, contact one of our hotlines. https://www.legalaidofnebraska.org/how-we-help/call-for-help/ If you do not hear back from us, it is yoiur responsibility to contact us.

Citizenship Status

I am a ...(Required)
Are you legally residing in the United States?(Required)
When does your Visa expire?

Unfortunately, if you are not a citizen or legal permanent resident, we cannot help you. You may be able to find an attorney through the Nebraska Find-a-Lawyer service, or have a question answered through the ABA Nebraska Free Legal Answers service. The addresses for the websites for these services are:

  • https://www.nefindalawyer.com/
  • https://ne.freelegalanswers.org//
What is your name?
Have you gone by any other names, such as a given-name or former name?(Required)
Enter up to 3 other names you have used:

Address

Provide the address where you live. If you are homeless, provide an address where you spend most of your time.(Required)
Is this a safe address to receive mail?(Required)
Do you have an alternate address where it is safe for you to receive mail?(Required)
Safe Mailing Address(Required)

How can we reach you?

May we text you on this phone?(Required)
Do you have another safe phone number?(Required)
May we text you on this phone?(Required)

Personal Information

Date of Birth(Required)
Are you enrolled in a Native American tribe?(Required)
Are you eligible for enrollment in a Native American tribe?(Required)
Do you need an interpreter?(Required)
Have you ever served in the military, including the Reserves, National Guard, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard?(Required)
Has anyone in your household ever served in the military?(Required)
Are you disabled?(Required)
Is your disability due to a cognitive impairment? (problems with memory, or understanding)(Required)
Do you have a physical disability?(Required)

Household Size

  • Count yourself
  • Count everyone in your household that you are responsibile for and anyone that is responsible for you even if you are not related.
  • Count your partner if you are married or if you have a child together, unless that person is harming you.
  • Count your minor children (under 19 years of age) if they have never lived on their own, or if they have moved back into your home with an intent to stay permanently.
  • Do not count an adult child who has lived independently, but moved back to the home with the intent of it being a temporary living arrangement.
  • Do not count an adult living in the household because of a disability or need for regular care.
  • Do not count the abuser in your household if you are a victim of domestic violence.
  • Do not count roommates.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Household Asset Information

We need information about the property you own. Provide the total amount of each asset category for EVERY person you counted in your household.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
What is the garage sale value of your personal posessions?
If you own any real estate, not including the home you live in, list the value of that property.
What is the value of any vehicles you do not use for transportation to work or school, such as RVs, classic cars, or boats?
How much money do you have in IRA/401k/403b or other retirement accounts?
How much money do you have in savings accounts, checking accounts, money market accounts, stocks, bonds, investments, and cash on hand?

Household Income

We need information about your household income. For household income, you need to provide the gross income amount, which is the amount before taxes are taken out, for every person you count in your household.

Household Employment Income

Do you or anyone in your household have income from employment ?(Required)
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Do you or anyone in your household have other employment?(Required)
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Do you or anyone in your household have other employment?(Required)
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Other Household Income

Do you or any members of your household have income from other sources?(Required)
Examples of income from other sources include benefits like SSI, SSDI, Social Security Retirement and income you receive from any source other than from working, such as child support or alimony.
How often is this income received?(Required)
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Do you or a member of your household have income from additional sources?(Required)
How often is this income received?(Required)
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Do you or a member of your household have income from additional sources?(Required)
How often is this income received?(Required)
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Do you expect your income to change within the next 90 days?(Required)

Household Expenses

List only those expenses paid by the people you included in your household.
Do you or any members of your household have any expenses?(Required)
Examples of expenses include rent, a car payment, daycare, etc.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Housing

What is your housing situation?(Required)
Are you at risk of losing your housing?(Required)
Is your housing at risk because of your mortgage?(Required)
Which of the following best describes your rental situation?
Which of the following best describes your home?
Which of the following best describes your homelessness.
Which of the following best describes your housing situation?

Abuse

Are you a victim of abuse (physical, emotional, mental, human trafficking, etc .)?(Required)
Are you a victim of sexual assault?(Required)
Are you a victim of domestic abuse?(Required)
Are you a victim of stalking(Required)
Are you a victim of human trafficking?(Required)

Surveys

We sometimes send satisfaction surveys by email or text. Is it ok if we send you a survey?(Required)
If you do not wish to receive a survey, please indicate why not(Required)

Case Information

Have you had any criminal charges or convictions in the last two years?(Required)
Criminal charges includes (but is not limited to) traffic offenses, such as speeding tickets, driving under suspension, etc.
Note: A criminal charge in the last 2 years MAY exclude you from being able to get a case set aside.
Important: You will receive a call from Legal Aid to confirm your registration. You are not fully registered until you have made an appointment with Legal Aid staff.

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