Legal Services

Greater Boston Legal Services 
☎ 617-371-1234 / 800-323-3205 (toll-free)
Free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in Boston and 31 surrounding communities, addressing issues that impact basic needs such as housing, safety, income, and healthcare. 

Volunteer Lawyers Project 
☎ 617-603-1700
Pro bono civil legal services to low-income individuals in the Greater Boston area, addressing unmet legal needs through a range of programs, including court clinics, lawyer-for-the-day initiatives, and full representation referrals. 

South Coastal Counties Legal Services 
☎ 800-244-9023
Free civil legal aid to low-income and elderly residents across southeastern Massachusetts. Services include housing law (e.g., evictions, tenant rights), family law (e.g., divorce, child custody/support), government benefits (e.g., Social Security Disability), elder law, education law & consumer law.