Best Legal Aid in Lincoln, Nebraska — 7 resources

7 Resources

1. Nebraska Volunteer Lawyers Project

Statewide pro bono program that matches income-qualifying Nebraskans with volunteer attorneys for civil legal matters including family law, housing, and consumer issues. Intake runs through the South 14th Street office in Lincoln weekdays. Call to screen eligibility and get on the waiting list. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents related to your legal issue when invited for an intake appointment.

402-475-7091 · 635 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68508

2. Nebraska Disability Rights

Federally-funded protection and advocacy organization providing legal help to Nebraskans with disabilities, including fathers facing discrimination in employment, housing, education, or government services. Call the intake line or visit the South 13th Street office in Lincoln during weekdays. Bring photo ID, documentation of your disability, and records of the problem you need help resolving. Services provided at no cost to eligible clients.

800-422-6691 · 134 S 13th St #600, Lincoln, NE 68508

3. UNL College of Law – Civil Clinic

Free civil legal representation for low-income Nebraskans provided by supervised University of Nebraska-Lincoln law students. The clinic handles qualifying family, housing, public benefits, and consumer cases during the academic year. Call the North 42nd Street office to request intake screening. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any paperwork related to your legal issue. Caseload is limited so reach out early.

402-472-3271 · 1875 N 42nd St, Lincoln, NE 68503

4. Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law

Public interest law center advocating statewide for low-income Nebraskans through policy work, class-action litigation, and community education on topics including child welfare, immigration, and economic justice. The Lincoln office on O Street accepts inquiries during weekday business hours. Not a direct-service legal aid provider for individual cases, but a valuable referral and advocacy resource for fathers navigating systemic issues.

402-438-8853 · 941 O St #920, Lincoln, NE 68508

5. Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission

State agency that investigates discrimination complaints involving employment, housing, and public accommodations based on protected characteristics. Fathers experiencing discrimination can file complaints at the Centennial Mall South office in Lincoln during weekdays. Bring photo ID, written details of the incident, names of witnesses, and any supporting documents. Investigations are free and can lead to mediation or formal findings.

402-471-2024 · 301 Centennial Mall S, Lincoln, NE 68509

6. Lincoln Bar Association – Pro Bono

Volunteer attorney referral program connecting Lincoln-area residents with lawyers willing to take qualifying civil matters at no cost. Call during weekday business hours to describe your issue and be screened for eligibility. Bring photo ID, proof of income, and any documents tied to your case when matched with counsel. Covers Lancaster County and surrounding communities for family, housing, and consumer law matters.

402-476-2692 · Lincoln, NE 68508

7. Nebraska ACLU – Legal Assistance

American Civil Liberties Union affiliate providing civil liberties legal advocacy across Nebraska. The Lincoln office on South 13th Street handles inquiries involving free speech, due process, voting rights, and policing during weekday business hours. Submit a complaint intake through the website or by phone. The ACLU does not handle most family or housing matters and cannot act as your general attorney, but may take strategic civil rights cases.

402-476-8091 · 134 S 13th St #1010, Lincoln, NE 68508

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Featured: Nebraska Volunteer Lawyers Project, Nebraska Disability Rights, UNL College of Law – Civil Clinic, Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law, Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission.