Legal Services
Programs
Indiana Legal Services (ILS)
Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents throughout the state of Indiana. Non-criminal, civil legal issues including public benefits such as food stamps, SSI/SSDI terminations, unemployment, land sale contracts, etc.
Location
Address
214 S College Avenue, 2nd Floor
Bloomington
IN
47404
Phone Number
1 (844) 243-8570
Hours
Apply by phone: Mon-Thurs 10am-2pm
Apply online via website 24/7
Eligibility
At or below 125% of Federal Poverty Guideline
Intake Procedure
Call or apply via website
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
812-314-2727
1531 13th Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Legal Aid Phone Clinic
River Valley Legal Aid is a non-profit organization that provides civil legal services including community education, assistance to victims of domestic violence, information and community referral, legal clinics, pro bono attorney referral, and pro se assistance.
Location
River Valley Legal Aid, Pro Bono Indiana Inc.
Address
Phone Number
(812) 378-0358
Hours
2026 Clinics:
January 19
February 3
March 3 & 17
April 7 & 15
May 12
June 9
July 7
August 11
September 8
October 13
November 3
December 2 & 8
Eligibility
Low-income residents of Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush, and Shelby counties seeking advice on civil legal issues (family law: child support, divorce, parenting time; guardianships, powers of attorney, protective orders, simple wills, small estates) and housing legal issues (eviction, damages hearings, sealing of eviction records); NO criminal law questions.
Intake Procedure
-Register on the day of the clinic by calling between 12pm-2pm
-Attorney will return your call between 3pm-5:30pm the same day
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Website
Legal Aid District Eleven, Inc.
812-378-0358
1531 13th Street, Ste G330
Columbus
IN
47201
Legal Aid Walk-In Clinic
River Valley Legal Aid is a non-profit organization that provides civil legal services including community education, assistance to victims of domestic violence, information and community referral, legal clinics, pro bono attorney referral, and pro se assistance.
Location
Bartholomew County Public Library
Address
536 Fifth Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 378-0358
Hours
4th Tues of each month 3pm-5pm (NO December clinic)
-Civil legal issues 3pm-4pm
-Housing legal issues 4pm-5pm
Eligibility
Low-income residents of Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush, and Shelby counties seeking advice on civil legal issues (family law: child support, divorce, parenting time; guardianships, powers of attorney, protective orders, simple wills, small estates) and housing legal issues (eviction, damages hearings, sealing of eviction records); NO criminal law questions.
Intake Procedure
Walk-in
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Website
Legal Aid District Eleven, Inc.
812-378-0358
1531 13th Street, Ste G330
Columbus
IN
47201
Legal Consultations
Twice per month, local attorney meets with residents for free consultations.
Location
Lincoln Central Neighborhood Family Center
Address
1039 Sycamore Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 379-1630
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Eligibility
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule an appointment
What To Bring
Any documents pertaining to issue being discussed
Fees
Additional Languages
Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center
812-379-1630
1039 Sycamore Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Long Term Care Ombudsman
The Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a state and federally-funded program under the auspices of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. We serve long-term care residents by providing resident rights education, visiting facilities, investigating complaints, and advocating for policy changes.
Location
Doug Otto United Way Center
Address
1531 13th Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 314-2727
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Eligibility
Persons with questions or complaints about long term care facilities
Intake Procedure
Call for information or to make a complaint
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
812-314-2727
1531 13th Street
Columbus
IN
47201
River Valley Legal Aid, Pro Bono Indiana, Inc.
River Valley Legal Aid is a non-profit organization that provides civil legal services including community education, assistance to victims of domestic violence, information and community referral, legal clinics, pro bono attorney referral, and pro se assistance. This program does not assist with criminal law.
Location
Doug Otto United Way Center
Address
1531 13th Street, Ste. G330
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 378-0358
Hours
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Walk-In Hours:
Mon & Wed 9am-1pm
Tues & Thurs 12pm-4pm
Eligibility
Low-income Bartholomew County resident with Civil legal needs
Intake Procedure
Call or walk-in during walk-in hours
What To Bring
-Photo ID
-Income & expense documents
-Court papers (if applicable)
Fees
Little or no cost
Additional Languages
Website
Legal Aid District Eleven, Inc.
812-378-0358
1531 13th Street, Ste G330
Columbus
IN
47201
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