Lawyers Fund

Free legal help, and honest numbers about what court costs.

Most people cannot afford to use the courts to resolve a dispute. We list every legal aid organization in the country, explain what the process actually costs, and point you to lawyers who work for modest means.

Free legal aid stops at $19,563 a year

Programs funded by the Legal Services Corporation serve households at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. It is a cliff, not a slope. Above it, most people are on their own — and that is who this site is built for.

Free legal aid in every state

Pick your state for the organizations serving it, who qualifies, and the number to call.

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