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Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization which provides civil legal assistance to low-income persons in Lane County.
Senior Law Service is part of Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center, specializing in legal issues which affect seniors.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is a statewide non-profit organization funded by the national Legal Services Corporation (LSC), which provides civil legal assistance to low-income persons throughout Oregon. LSC previously funded a separate program in Eugene which was called Lane County Legal Aid Service. In July, 2006, the Lane County LSC program merged with the statewide LASO program. Click here to view the LASO WEBSITE
Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center, Senior Law Service and Legal Aid Services of Oregon (Lane County) cooperate to provide civil legal services to low-income persons in Lane County, Oregon.
The Main Offices for all three organizations are located at 376 E. 11th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon. Legal Aid and Advocacy Center also has Outreach Services in Oakridge, Florence, and Cottage Grove. Senior Law Service sites are located at Lane County senior centers.
To be eligible for services, clients must be low-income according to the financial guidelines. In addition, because the demand for services is greater than our resources, each organization has case guidelines which determine that certain cases have priority. Generally, cases which will enable clients to obtain "basic needs" such as food, shelter, medical care, and freedom from domestic violence have the highest priority.
Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center |
Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center provides assistance with family law, domestic violence cases, landlord-tenant disputes, consumer rights, public benefits and some other legal matters.deals primarily with government benefits issues such as Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid/Medicare, welfare, food stamps, public housing and immigration cases.
Senior Law Service offers a broader range of assistance to persons age 60 and over, including wills, advance directives, guardianships, nursing home cases, and medicaid issues.
Reduced fee panels of local attorneys accept referrals to represent clients in bankruptcy cases at a reduced fee.
Community Education Pamphlets on over 30 topics of law are available from the Law and Advocacy Center.
Domestic violence and sexual assault support services are coordinated with Womenspace, Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS), the Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Center (DSVAC) and local law enforcement agencies to provide legal representation and support services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. More information about our Domestic Violence programs.
Domestic Violence Clinic interns are third-year law students from the University of Oregon School of Law who handle cases under the supervision of our attorneys. Clinic students handle cases involving contested restraining orders, stalking orders and other civil family law matters. More information about our Domestic Violence Clinic.
Civil Clinic interns are third-year law students from the University of Oregon School of Law who handle cases under the supervision of our attorneys. Clinic students handle family law, landlord-tenant, housing, consumer and public benefits cases. More information about our Civil Clinic.
Self-help classes provide forms and detailed instruction for clients who want to do their own dissolution of marriage or child custody cases.
Senior Law Serviceis part of Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center. Senior Law Service offers a broader range of assistance to persons age 60 and over, including wills, advance directives, guardianships, nursing home cases, and medicaid issues.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (Lane County) |
Legal Aid Services of Oregon (Lane County) is a branch office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO), which was created when Lane County Legal Aid Service merged with the statewide LASO in July, 2006. At this time, LASO Eugene provides services mostly in family law cases.
Our commitment to clients |
| All clients are entitled to courteous and fair treatment and to competent legal advice and service. Services are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, political affiliation or belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental handicap. |
Where to go if we can't help |
Lawyer Referral Service
The Oregon State Bar (OSB) has a free Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) which will refer you to a lawyer who may be able to assist you with your legal matter. When you call OSB for a referral they will ask you for your name, phone number, location, and a brief description of your legal problem. They will then provide you with the name and telephone number of a lawyer who can help you with your legal matter and who is close to you or the location where assistance is needed. You will need to make an appointment to meet with the attorney for a consultation about your legal issues.
When you are referred to a Lawyer Referral Service attorney, your first in-office consultation will be no more than $35. If you are not in Oregon and cannot meet with the lawyer in person, however, we cannot guarantee the $35 in-office consultation fee. Any additional fees must be arranged between you and the lawyer. OSB does not set a limit on the fees attorneys charge beyond the initial consultation.
Please note that all of LRS panelist attorneys do charge for their services. The LRS does not have any free or “pro bono” lawyers other than the special programs for children and military servicemembers, which are described above.
If you are unsure if you need to speak with an attorney, you may still want to call the Lawyer Referral Service. They can help you focus on the type of assistance you may need, or give you more information about other Oregon State Bar, government, and community service programs that also may be able to assist you.
Hours: 8 am to noon and 1 pm to 5 pm Monday-Friday
Phone: 503-684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-452-7636.
Oregon lawyers created the Modest Means Program (MMP) to help moderate-income Oregonians find affordable legal assistance. Eligibility for the program is based upon type of legal matter, applicant income and assets, and availability of participating attorneys. If you qualify for the program, the Modest Means attorney will charge you a reduced rate for any additional legal work provided to you beyond the initial consultation.
The Modest Means Program is only available for family law, criminal defense, and landlord/tenant matters at the trial court level (appeals are not covered by the program). Please note that there are a limited number of attorneys participating in the Modest Means Program, and there may not be a Modest Means attorney in your county.
To apply, complete the Modest Means Application and mail it to the address printed on the application or fax it to (503) 431-6444. Please be sure to provide a confidential e-mail address and/or telephone number at which MMP can reach you during the day.
MMP will contact you within one (1) business day of receipt of your application to let you know whether you qualify for the program. If you do qualify, they will give you the name and phone number of a Modest Means attorney in your area and let you know what the attorney’s hourly rate will be. If you do not qualify for the program MMP can refer you to a Lawyer Referral Service attorney or discuss other options.
Once you are given the name and number of a Modest Means attorney to contact you will need to make an appointment to meet with the attorney for a consultation about your legal issues. The attorney will charge you $35 for your first in-office consultation. If you hire the attorney you will be asked to pay a retainer (deposit against fees) up front. The amount of the retainer will depend on the attorney's estimate of how much work will be required to complete your case. You will also be responsible for any court fees and other direct costs, such as long-distance phone charges and photocopying expenses.
Please note that the attorney will receive a copy of your application and may ask additional questions to confirm your eligibility for the program. The attorney has the final say in the qualification process.
Please also remember that the Modest Means Program is not a “pro bono” or free program. You must be able to pay for any services you receive. If you are unable to pay these fees, you should contact the legal aid office in your county of residence.
Hours: 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm Monday-Friday
Phone: 503-684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-452-7636.
Military Assistance Panel The Military Assistance Panel (MAP) matches deployed servicemembers and their dependents with lawyers willing to provide up to 2 hours of legal advice at no charge. MAP lawyer volunteers have been trained to provide legal assistance relating to the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act (SCRA), and are also able to help with a wide range of other legal matters.
Hours: 8 am to noon and 1 pm to 5 pm Monday-Friday
Phone: 503-684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-452-7636.
Problem Solvers (ages 11-17) Oregon lawyers volunteer as Problem Solvers to offer free legal information and advice to children. Any young person between the ages of 11 and 17 can call to request a referral to this program. Volunteer attorneys agree to provide a free thirty-minute consultation. There are a limited number of attorneys in the program. Call to find out about availability in your area.
Hours: 8 am to noon and 1 pm to 5 pm Monday-Friday
Phone: 503-684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-452-7636.
Child Support Helpline
1-800-383-1222
Mon 1-4 pm
Thur 9 am - noon
Statewide service of legal aid programs throughout Oregon that provides help to low-income persons who have problems with getting or paying child support.
Public Benefits Hotline
1-800-520-5292
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur 1-4 pm
Tue/Wed 9 am - noon
Statewide service of legal aid programs throughout Oregon that provides help to low-income persons who have problems with applying for or receiving public benefits such as Welfare, Food Stamps, or Social Security.
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