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Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

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Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

Services Offered for Following Legal Issues:

  1. Housing >> Rental Agreements / Leases
  2. Housing >> Security Deposits
  3. Housing >> Repairs
  4. Housing >> Evictions
  5. The Legal System >> Settling Legal Problems Out of Court
  6. The Legal System >> Attorneys
  7. The Legal System >> Court
  8. The Legal System >> Information to Help You Through the Legal System
  9. Money Problems >> Bankruptcy
  10. Money Problems >> Disputing a Dept
  11. Money Problems >> Debt Collector Harassment
  12. Money Problems >> Collection Lawsuits
  13. Money Problems >> Cars / Trucks
  14. Money Problems >> Wage Garnishment
  15. Money Problems >> Rent-to-Own / Payday Loans / Title Loans
  16. Money Problems >> Frauds and Scams
  17. Money Problems >> Money Management
  18. Money Problems >> Identity Theft
  19. Work / Out-of-Work >> Farm Workers
  20. Work / Out-of-Work >> Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
  21. Work / Out-of-Work >> Worker’s Compensation
  22. Work / Out-of-Work >> Employee Rights
  23. Work / Out-of-Work >> Starting a Business
  24. Work / Out-of-Work >>  Unemployment Benefits
  25. Families >> Adoption
  26. Families >> Child Support
  27. Families >> Custody, Visitation, Parenting
  28. Families >> Dissolution (divorce)
  29. Families >> Name Change
  30. Families >> Grandparent’s Rights
  31. Families >> Paternity
  32. Families >> Emancipation of Minors
  33. Families >> Marriage
  34. Families >> Guardianship of Minors
  35. Families >> Child Abuse and Neglect
  36. Housing >> Foreclosure
  37. Housing >> Housing Discrimination
  38. Housing >> Public Housing and Subsidized Housing (Section 8)
  39. Housing >> Mobile Homes
  40. Housing >> More Housing Information
  41. American Indian Topics >> Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
  42. American Indian Topics >> Wills for American Indians
  43. Seniors >> Medicare
  44. Seniors >> Nursing Homes and Elder Care
  45. Seniors >> Elder Abuse
  46. Seniors >> Wills & Estate Planning
  47. Taxes >> Filing Your Taxes
  48. Taxes >> Innocent Spouse Relief
  49. Taxes >> Taxes and Divorce
  50. Taxes >> Audits and Examinations
  51. Veterans and Military >> Jobs
  52. Veterans and Military >> Housing
  53. Veterans and Military >> Other Veterans and Military Issues
  54. Veterans and Military >> Veterans’ Benefits
  55. Public Benefits >> Food Stamps (SNAP)
  56. Public Benefits >> Public Benefits for Immigrants
  57. Public Benefits >> Healthy Montana Kids (HMK)
  58. Public Benefits >> Medicaid
  59. Public Benefits >> Medicare
  60. Public Benefits >> Public Housing and Subsidized Housing (Section 8)
  61. Public Benefits >> Prescription Drugs
  62. Public Benefits >> Help for Paying Utility Bills
  63. Public Benefits >> Social Security / Supplemental Security Income
  64. Public Benefits >> Veterans’ Benefits
  65. Public Benefits >> TANF and Cash Assistance

 

Who We Are

What is the Montana Legal Services Association?

The Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) is a federally and privately funded program that provides free legal assistance in civil cases to low-income people.

What help can I find at MLSA?

  • Legal information,
  • Self-help materials,
  • Legal advice,
  • Legal representation by an MLSA attorney, and/or
  • Referrals to pro bono attorneys and other legal providers.

To qualify for our services, applicants generally must have income of 125% or less of the federal poverty level and limited assets. You must also be a U.S. citizen or an eligible alien.

We never charge a fee for our services. However, you may have to pay court costs and filing fees.

What issues can I find information on?

  • Family,
  • Housing,
  • Money Problems,
  • Public Benefits,
  • Native American,
  • Domestic/Sexual/Dating Abuse,
  • Work,
  • Migrant workers’ issues,
  • More.

What does MLSA not handle?

MLSA does not handle auto accidents, personal injury, business-related matters and generally does not take criminal cases (including traffic citations).

How can I get more information about MLSA?

Check out our web site at www.mtlsa.org.

How can I get help from MLSA?

Look for application information on our web site at www.mtlsa.org.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Statewide
Cirumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided
MLSA will provide language assistance to limited English proficient people through interpretation and translation.
Income Guidelines
In certain situations, the Montana Legal Services Association can represent people whose income is above 125% of the poverty level.

There are no fees for our services, but there may be filing fees or publication fees.

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: YES
Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: YES
Eligibility Restrictions
Most of our legal services are available only for people with income at or below 125% of the federal poverty level and very limited assets. You must also be a U.S. citizen or eligible alien. We cannot handle criminal cases or traffic citations.

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
  • Full Legal Representation
  • Brief Advice
  • Self-Help Materials
  • Other
Description of Services
MLSA provides legal information, self-help materials, legal advice, legal representation, referrals to pro bono attorneys and other legal help, depending on the situation and our resources. We do our best to provide as much help as possible.

How to Get Help

You can contact this organization by:

Phone

Information              You can call the HelpLine at 1-(800)-666-6899.

Mail

Information
You can complete and mail in an application. See the MLSA web site at www.MTLSA.org. Click on the “Get Legal Help” to find the application.

Other

Information
Online application. See the MLSA web site at www.mtlsa.org. Click on the “Get Legal Help” to find the online application.

General Contact Information

Address               Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
                   616 Helena Ave, Suite 100 (map)

                   Helena, MT 59601

Phone                  406-442-9830
Toll Free              1-800-666-6124
Fax                        1-406-442-9817
Website               http://www.mtlsa.org

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