LEGAL AID
Legal Aid
There are several legal aid organizations in Clark County. Please read this information carefully to make sure you contact the correct organization. If you're not sure, please feel free to contact our office at (702) 298-2311.
Nevada Legal Services
(702) 386-0404, (866) 432-0404 FAX (702) 388-1641 TDD (702) 386-1059 http://www.nlslaw.net
Nevada Legal Services does not handle criminal matters outside of Tribal Courts.
Laughlin Appointments On the 1st Wednesday of each month, Nevada Legal Services has on-site interviews to determine eligibility for legal services here in Laughlin in the Civic Center at 101 Civic Way. An appointment is required; please call 702-386-0404 to schedule a time with an intake representative.
Tenants’ Rights Center – Helping tenants with private landlord/tenant matters in Clark County
(702) 386-0404
Low Income Tax Payer Clinic Serves the entire state from the Las Vegas office – Toll Free (866) 432-0404
Government Benefit Denials
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
(702) 386-1070, (800) 522-1070, TDD (702) 386-1059 http://www.lacsn.org/
Provides free assistance for the following issues: bankruptcy, debt collection issues, child custody, consumer fraud, divorce, paternity, and other family law problems with priority for victims of domestic violence and temporary protection orders , disability law, guardianship, housing problems, various immigration matters, special education issues, real estate, small claims, and social security benefits. Must meet low-income eligibility requirements.
Clark County Family Law Self-Help Centerhttp://www.familylawselfhelpcenter.org
Clark County Civil Law Self-Help Centerhttp://www.civillawselfhelpcenter.org
We also offer FREE legal classes in divorce, custody, bankruptcy, small claims, guardianship, immigration, criminal record sealing, litigation and trial prep, and collection proof. Many of these classes have self help materials online and a few have online video versions as well. Additionally, some of our classes are taught in Spanish. Learn more from the link below:
http://www.lacsn.org/what-we-do/free-classes
Southern Nevada Senior Law Project
(702) 229-6596, FAX (702) 384-0314, TDY (702) 386-9108 http://www.snslp.org
If you are a Clark County Resident, 60 years and older, and in need of legal assistance, you can contact the Southern Nevada Senior Law Program Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. The Center sees clients by appointment only. Call to schedule an appointment.
The Southern Nevada Senior Law Program provides seniors with the following Legal Services:
Adult Defendants – Phone (702) 455-4685 Fax (702) 455-5112
Juvenile Defendants – Phone (702) 455-5475 Fax (702) 455-6836
Federal Public Defender Office – (702) 388-6577 FAX (702) 388-6261 – http://nvx.fd.org/
The federal public defender provides legal representation to persons accused of crimes in federal court. You must meet low-income eligibility requirements.
There are several legal aid organizations in Clark County. Please read this information carefully to make sure you contact the correct organization. If you're not sure, please feel free to contact our office at (702) 298-2311.
Nevada Legal Services
(702) 386-0404, (866) 432-0404 FAX (702) 388-1641 TDD (702) 386-1059 http://www.nlslaw.net
Nevada Legal Services does not handle criminal matters outside of Tribal Courts.
Laughlin Appointments On the 1st Wednesday of each month, Nevada Legal Services has on-site interviews to determine eligibility for legal services here in Laughlin in the Civic Center at 101 Civic Way. An appointment is required; please call 702-386-0404 to schedule a time with an intake representative.
Tenants’ Rights Center – Helping tenants with private landlord/tenant matters in Clark County
(702) 386-0404
Low Income Tax Payer Clinic Serves the entire state from the Las Vegas office – Toll Free (866) 432-0404
Government Benefit Denials
- Food Stamps
- Medicaid Security
- Social Security
- Temporary Assistance for Needy
- Unemployment Benefits
- Veteran’s Benefits
- Administrative Settlements
- U.S. Tax Petitions
- Tax Return Provisions/Preparations
- Termination of housing assistance
- Denial of housing assistance
- Evictions from all housing types
- Assistance w/ Tribal Code Drafting
- Jurisdictional Issues
- Federal Trusts
- Wills and Probate
- Criminal Cases in Tribal Courts
- Individual Civil Cases in Tribal Courts
- Tenant Evictions
- Deposit Returns
- Damages Defense
- Families Habitability Issues
- Senior Helpline
- Wills and Probate
- Evictions
- Garnishment
- Medicare
- Nursing Home Issues
- Mortgage Foreclosure Counseling
- Collection defense
- Garnishment and attachment exemptions
- Fair Debt Collection and Credit Reporting
- HUD Housing Counseling
- Loan Modifications
- Foreclosure Mediations
- Guardianship matters
- Children's Rights
- In cooperation with other legal service providers and our Pro Bono Program, we provide only limited services in other family law matters.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
(702) 386-1070, (800) 522-1070, TDD (702) 386-1059 http://www.lacsn.org/
Provides free assistance for the following issues: bankruptcy, debt collection issues, child custody, consumer fraud, divorce, paternity, and other family law problems with priority for victims of domestic violence and temporary protection orders , disability law, guardianship, housing problems, various immigration matters, special education issues, real estate, small claims, and social security benefits. Must meet low-income eligibility requirements.
Clark County Family Law Self-Help Centerhttp://www.familylawselfhelpcenter.org
Clark County Civil Law Self-Help Centerhttp://www.civillawselfhelpcenter.org
We also offer FREE legal classes in divorce, custody, bankruptcy, small claims, guardianship, immigration, criminal record sealing, litigation and trial prep, and collection proof. Many of these classes have self help materials online and a few have online video versions as well. Additionally, some of our classes are taught in Spanish. Learn more from the link below:
http://www.lacsn.org/what-we-do/free-classes
Southern Nevada Senior Law Project
(702) 229-6596, FAX (702) 384-0314, TDY (702) 386-9108 http://www.snslp.org
If you are a Clark County Resident, 60 years and older, and in need of legal assistance, you can contact the Southern Nevada Senior Law Program Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. The Center sees clients by appointment only. Call to schedule an appointment.
The Southern Nevada Senior Law Program provides seniors with the following Legal Services:
- Estate Planning and Probate
- Healthcare Directives
- Real Property and Housing
- Consumer Assistance
- Elder Law Rights
- Government Benefits and Public Entitlements
- Community Outreach
Adult Defendants – Phone (702) 455-4685 Fax (702) 455-5112
Juvenile Defendants – Phone (702) 455-5475 Fax (702) 455-6836
- The Office of the Clark County Public Defender provides zealous representation for our clients accused of crimes. We practice in front of all of the Justice Courts in Clark County , before the 8th Judicial District Court and before the Nevada Supreme Court.
- We are dedicated to aggressive, quality representation and,when appointed by the court provide a full range of criminal litigation service to our clients. You must meet low-income eligibility requirements.
Federal Public Defender Office – (702) 388-6577 FAX (702) 388-6261 – http://nvx.fd.org/
The federal public defender provides legal representation to persons accused of crimes in federal court. You must meet low-income eligibility requirements.