AlabamaLegalHelp provides information about legal and consumer issues as well as legal aid organizations in Alabama. Free legal help is available to people in Alabama with low and moderate income who qualify through organizations listed on this website.

• Zip code, city and county
• Type of help
• Income guidelines
• Can I get help if my income is larger than these guidelines?
• Other Requirements

Zip code, city and county

Enter the zip code, city or county of the person who needs help. It is better to enter the zip code because many groups do not serve all of a certain county.  Also, an organization in another county may be closer. If you search by county, check the full description of each organization for the specific zip codes it serves.

Type of help

There are several different ways in which an organization may be able to provide help:

•     Full Representation by a lawyer or a legal advocate in court or at a hearing at a government agency
•     Brief Advice in person or over the telephone 
•     Pro Se Legal Clinic where you are shown how to "help yourself" with a particular legal problem
•     Self-Help Materials such as educational factsheets and brochures
•     Other workshops and other services   

Income guidelines

Some organizations have income guidelines that you must meet to receive assistance. If you have an income higher than the income guidelines, you may not qualify for assistance. Income guidelines usually appear as a percentage of the federal poverty guidelines or as an income amount (example: $18,000/year). A personal asset may also affect whether you qualify for assistance. AlabamaLegalHelp.org does not guarantee that you will be able to receive assistance from an organization even if you meet its income guidelines.

The chart below shows the income guidelines most often used by legal services organizations, 125% to 200% of the federal poverty level. "Family size" is the total number of people in the household.

2013 Federal Poverty Guidelines

Can I get help if my income is larger than these guidelines?

• Some organizations may make exceptions for seniors, people who are HIV positive, or people experiencing domestic violence.
• Some organizations also take into account expenses such as childcare, medical bills and debts.