Apply for Legal Aid

Do you need legal help?

Montana Legal Services Association provides free civil legal assistance to eligible individuals, including victims of crime.

If you need assistance, you can call the HelpLine, 1-800-666-6899 Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. MLSA's intake specialists will walk you through the application.  You can also apply for assistance online. 

Completing this form may take 10 to 15 minutes. 

Submitting an application does not guarantee MLSA will be able to take your case. Nothing on this page, or in links provided on this page, constitutes legal advice or the practice of law. Nor does viewing this page form an attorney/client relationship between you and Montana Legal Services Association. All visitors should consult with a qualified legal professional regarding their individual questions, needs, or issues that may be of concern. Before hiring any attorney, you should investigate the attorney's reputation and qualifications. We are not responsible for any action taken by a reader based upon any information on this site. All of the content on this site is for general informational and educational purposes only.

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