Description
For more than 50 years, Legal Aid of Nebraska has provided dignity, hope, self-sufficiency and justice through quality civil legal aid for those who have nowhere else to turn. The fundamental goal of legal aid services is simpleto provide free legal representation to underprivileged citizens and to cultivate self-sufficiency among their clients. You may qualify for our services if your household income is 125% of the federal poverty level and you have few assets. If you are age 60 or older, these financial eligibility guidelines may not apply. Legal Aid of Nebraska does not handle criminal cases, personal injury cases or workers compensation cases. For help, you can contact one of our AccessLines or apply online at www.legalaidofnebraska.org. Statewide AccessLine:Toll Free: 877-250-2016Local: 402-348-1060 (Douglas County)Hours: Monday & Wednesday 9:00 am 11:00 am CST Tuesday & Thursday 1:30 pm 3:30 pm CSTFarm Ranch Hotline:Toll Free: 800-464-0258Local: 402-648-3457 (Cuming County)Hours: MondayFriday 8 am 5 pm CSTNative American AccessLine:Toll Free: 800-729-9908Hours: MondayFriday 9 am 12 pm CSTElderAccessLine (age 60 & over):Toll Free: 800-527-7249Local: 402-827-5656 (Douglas County)Hours: Monday Thursday 9 am 12 pm CST Monday Thursday 1 pm 3 pm CST Friday 9 am 12 pm CSTDisaster Relief Response Hotline: For Victims of a recent disaster, such as a tornado, flood or train derailmentToll Free: 844-268-5627Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 12pm CST Monday - Thursday 1pm - 3pm CST Friday 9am - 12pm CSTAutism Hotline: For applicants and their families who are affected by autismToll Free: 1-844-535-3533Hours: Monday Thursday 9 am 12 pm CST Monday Thursday 1 pm 3 pm CST Friday 9 am 12 pm CSTBreast Cancer Legal Hotline: For applicants who have been diagnosed with breast cancerToll Free: 855-916-4540Local: 402-916-4540 (Douglas County)Hours: Monday Thursday 9 am 12 pm CST Monday Thursday 1 pm 3 pm CST Friday 9 am 12 pm CST