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FAQ

You can apply to receive free, legal aid services from LSA. Visit legalservicesalabama.org/apply-for-services to find our Call Center phone number and online intake application.

No. This tool is meant to support Alabama residents who do not qualify for LSA legal aid, or would prefer to handle their legal issue on their own. Using the Legal Compass tool is not the same as completing an intake application.

LSA eligibility requirements are determined by our federal funder, Legal Services Corporation (LSC). LSC-funded programs help people who live in households with annual incomes at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. Income guidelines usually change at the beginning each year. The information you provide in your intake application will determine if you qualify.

LSA intake staff will give you information about other available resources in Alabama, including the five volunteer lawyer programs that cover specific counties across the state. Visit legalservicesalabama.org/additional-resources to learn more about additional community resources operating near you.

LSA handles civil cases only. We cannot help with representation in criminal cases. LSA core service areas include:

Housing
Domestic Violence & Family Law
Health & Public Benefits
Debt Management & Consumer Protection
Elder Law & Estate Planning

Additional service areas include: Low-income Tax Clinics (LITC), resolving issues with Heirs’ Property, Veteran-specific services, Disaster Relief, and Expungement services

Services we provide

Legal Counsel & Advice

LSA provides timely legal counsel and advice.

Representation

LSA represents eligible clients in critical legal matters—judicial and administrative.

Community Education

LSA provides community education in regard to your rights and responsibilities.

Legal Self-Help

LSA develops and distributes legal self-help materials and forms.