MSLegalServices.org is a website maintained by the Mississippi Legal Services Coalition, consisting of North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, Mississippi Center for Legal Services and the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyer Program, which provides free information on free civil legal aid in Mississippi.
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.
Clay
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services - West Point Office
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services (NMRLS) is a non profit organization providing free civil representation to low-income persons in the northern 39 counties of Mississippi. New clients should call the intake line Mon - Thu from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Serving Attala, Carroll, Clay, Choctaw, Lowndes, Montgomery, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Webster and Winston Counties.
Coahoma
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services - Clarksdale Office
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services (NMRLS) is a non profit organization providing free civil representation to low-income persons in the northern 39 counties of Mississippi. New clients should call the intake line Mon - Thu from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Serving Bolivar, Coahoma, Quitman, Tallahatchie and Tunica Counties.
Forrest
Mississippi Center for Legal Services - Hattiesburg Office
Mississippi Center for Legal Services (MSLSC) provides a guide to free civil legal services to Mississippi’s low income population within a service area of forty three counties. MCLSC accepts new clients through their call center (intake line) operating between 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday. Serving Covington, Forrest, Green, Jasper, Jefferson, Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry, Smoth and Wayne Counties.
Northcutt Legal Clinic - Pine Belt Office
The Northcutt Legal Clinic is a traditional law office that provides pro bono civil legal services for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and/or stalking. Representing victims in their legal battles for protective orders, divorce, child custody/visitation, paternity, and child support. Serving residents of Harrison, Hancock, Jackson, Pearl River, George, and Stone Counties of Mississippi.
Harrison
Mississippi Center for Legal Services - Gulfport Office
Mississippi Center for Legal Services (MSLSC) provides a guide to free civil legal services to Mississippi’s low income population within a service area of forty three counties. MCLSC accepts new clients through their call center (intake line) operating between 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday.
Northcutt Legal Clinic - Gulfport Office
The Northcutt Legal Clinic is a traditional law office that provides pro bono civil legal services for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and/or stalking. Representing victims in their legal battles for protective orders, divorce, child custody/visitation, paternity, and child support. Serving residents of Harrison, Hancock, Jackson, Pearl River, George, and Stone Counties of Mississippi.
Hinds
Catholic Charities Legal Assistance Clinic
Catholic Charities Legal Assistance Clinic program provides support and legal representation to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The purpose is to provide victims civil litigation services for emergency and non-emergency protective orders. Other legal services include child custody, restraining orders, housing claims, financial claims, and other feasible claims arising out of or stemming from domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Serving Hinds, Rankin, and Madison Counties.
Mississippi Attorney General - Bureau of Victim Assistance (BOVA)
The Bureau of Victim Assistance (BOVA) was established to provide statewide assistance to victims of crimes such as individuals who are victims of domestic abuse, including physical violence, threats of physical violence, stalking and/or or sexual assault. Legal assistance and reference to pro bono attorneys are available through BOVA.
Mississippi Center for Legal Services - Jackson Office
Mississippi Center for Legal Services (MSLSC) provides a guide to free civil legal services to Mississippi’s low income population within a service area of forty three counties. MCLSC accepts new clients through their call center (intake line) operating between 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday. Serving Hinds, Copiah, Simpson, Madison and Rankin Counties.
Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence (MCADV) assists victims with referrals to local domestic violence shelters and maintains information on domestic violence programs and services within Mississippi and provides statistics, resources and information free upon request. MCADV also has a Legal Services Program that provides legal services to victims of interpersonal violence associated with their local shelter programs, such as family law matters (including restraining or protective orders; emergency custody/visitation rights) and other civil matters (including housing matters; intervention with creditors, law enforcement, and other entities on behalf of victim’s identity theft or financial theft; intervention with administrative agencies, schools/colleges and any other organizations; and motion to vacate, expunge a conviction or a similar action as a result of victimization).
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM
Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance (MIRA) - The Legal Project
Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance (MIRA) through The Legal Project works on various types of immigration petitions and applications. For a complete list, see the list on their website here. The Legal Project no longer handles immigrant detention and/or removal cases in the Immigration Courts. For additional information on available services you may call (601) 354-9355.
Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (MVLP)
The Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (MVLP) provides free legal assistance with civil legal matters throughout the state of Mississippi. Offering direct legal assistance to clients through volunteer attorneys.
Lafayette
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services - Oxford Office
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services (NMRLS) is a non profit organization providing free civil representation to low-income persons in the northern 39 counties of Mississippi. New clients should call the intake line Mon - Thu from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Serving Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun, DeSoto, Grenada, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Prentiss, Pontotoc, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union, and Yalobusha Counties.
Lauderdale
Mississippi Center for Legal Services - Meridian Office
Mississippi Center for Legal Services (MSLSC) provides a guide to free civil legal services to Mississippi’s low income population within a service area of forty three counties. MCLSC accepts new clients through their call center (intake line) operating between 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday. Serving Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Neshoba, Newton and Scott Counties.
Pike
Mississippi Center for Legal Services - McComb Office
Mississippi Center for Legal Services (MSLSC) provides a guide to free civil legal services to Mississippi’s low income population within a service area of forty three counties. MCLSC accepts new clients through their call center (intake line) operating between 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday. Serving Amite, Lawrence, Lincoln, Franklin, Pike & Walthall Counties.
Washington
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services - Greenville Office
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services (NMRLS) is a non profit organization providing free civil representation to low-income persons in the northern 39 counties of Mississippi. New clients should call the intake line Mon - Thu from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Serving Humphries, Issaquena, Leflore, Sharkey, Sunflower, and Washington Counties.