Free Legal Aid in Indianapolis

American Civil Liberties Union of Indianapolis

Areas of Law: Discrimination, Election and Voting, Freedom Speech, Freedom of Religion, Immigration Rights, LGBT Rights, Privacy, Police Practices, Jail and Prison Conditions, and other issues of fair treatment by government.

Good to Know: The ACLU does not usually assist in the following types of cases: criminal defense or post-conviction appeals, divorce or child custody disputes, property disputes, tax problems, workers compensation issues, consumer complaints, landlord-tenant disputes, building code issues and complaints about lawyers or judges.

Ask a Lawyer (Indiana Bar Association)

Areas of Law: Criminal and Civil

Good to Know: This is a one-day event put on by the state bar. You can meet with an attorney to ask basic legal questions for free. Call to find specific dates and times.

Heartland Pro Bono Council

Areas of Law: Civil and Family Law

Good to Know: Heartland provides legal assistance to income-eligible clients.

Indiana Legal Services

Areas of Law: Family law, Consumer law, Senior law, Housing issues, Public benefits, Migrant Farm Workers, Homeless Representation, Immigration

Good to Know: This is a nonprofit law firm serving low-income residents of Marion County. Legal fees are based upon income. Call for more details.

Indianapolis Legal Aid Society (William E. English Building)

Areas of Law: Bankruptcy, Domestic Violence, Family law, Consumer law, Senior law, Housing issues, Public benefits  Good to Know: Legal services are free for those who are income-eligible. A person who does not financially qualify for representation is referred panel of private attorneys who accept cases from on a reduced-fee basis.

Indianapolis Bar Association Legal Aid Line

Areas of Law: Most areas of the law are covered by the aid line.

Good to Know: Volunteer attorneys are available to answer basic legal questions via phone free of charge. Hours are limited.

Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic

Areas of Law: Landlord/Tenant, Immigration, Bankruptcy, Housing/Foreclosure, Wills/Estates, Public Benefits, Discrimination, Consumer/Debt, Tax Controversies Criminal Records Expungement, Driver’s License Issues, Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

Good to Know: This clinic does not accept family law or criminal cases. All services are on a first come, first served basis. Arrive early. Space is limited.

Bankruptcy Legal Help Line (Indiana Bar Association)

Good to Know: This is a telephone only service. You may call for free legal advice during designated times.

NAACP Indiana (Branch Office)

Areas of Law: Civil Rights, Employment, Housing, Public Benefits, Police Misconduct, and more.

Good to Know: Legal services are available to low-income African Americans and other minority groups.

Protective Order Pro Bono Project (Center for Victim and Human Rights)

Area of Law: Domestic Violence

Good to Know: This is a free legal services to victims of domestic violence. Income limits apply. To be considered, you must fill out the intake form.

The Julian Center

Area of Law: Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking

Good to Know: Julian Center offers supportive services including emergency shelter, outreach, counseling, transitional housing, affordable housing, advocacy, education,  and case management. Call to learn more.

Marion County Superior Court Self-Represented Litigant Divorce Workshop (City-County Building, Family Resource Center)

Areas of Law: Divorce                            

Good to Know: This is a free divorce workshop for those who qualify based on income. You must be registered and prescreened. All screenings happen in person. No phone calls.

Muslim Alliance of Indiana (Indi­ana Inter­church Cen­ter)

Area of Law: Domestic Violence, Immigration

Good to Know: Services are by referral only. Call to learn more.

Low Asset Wills Program (Indiana Bar Association)

Area of Law: Wills, Power of Attorney

Good to Know: Qualified individuals can meet privately with an attorney who will draft a last will & testament and advance directives for them.