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EspañolGreater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) provides free legal assistance and representation on civil (noncriminal) matters to low-income residents with cases in Arlington, Belmont, Boston, Braintree, Brookline, Cambridge, Canton, Chelsea, Cohasset, Everett, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Milton, Newton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Revere, Scituate, Sommerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Waltham, Watertown, Weymouth, Winchester, Winthrop, and Woburn. Areas of legal issues include, but are not limited to: elder support, employment support, family support (restraining orders, safety planning for abuse prevention, divorce, etc.), disability support, housing support, immigration support, and representation regarding DTA, cash benefits, food stamps and more.
Legal Assistance
Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims of abuse and others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer who you can consult with to get advice. Please note that we list the organizations by the town/city or county where the office is located – however, many offices may likely serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.
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Greater Boston Legal Services - Main Office
The Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School
The Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and families. The Center’s legal advocacy is organized into the following practice areas: The Safety Net Project is for disabled or injured veterans seeking to prove eligibility for disability related incidents; estate planning, family law and domestic violence, federal tax unit, housing and more. The Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School serves Suffolk County.
Volunteer Lawyers Project
Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) provides legal help to survivors of domestic violence, tenants facing eviction, people with limited English proficiency who need a divorce lawyer, and more. Volunteer Lawyers Project serves Suffolk County and some towns in Plymouth, Norfolk, and Middlesex Counties.
