Resources
other volunteer lawyers programs
These programs assist in matching low income clients with volunteer attorneys across Alabama.
Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program serves Madison County (256) 539-2275
Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program serves Jefferson County and part of Shelby County (205) 250-5198
Montgomery County Volunteer Lawyers Program serves Montgomery County (334) 265-0222
Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program serves all Alabama Counties except for Baldwin, Birmingham, Clarke, Jefferson, Madison, Mobile, Montgomery and Washington: 888-857-8571
foreclosure resources
Avoid Foreclosure Alabama Group of legal aid organizations working together to help Alabama homeowners keep their homes.
Alabama state bar lawyer referral service
There are types of cases in which free legal service programs cannot assist (Fee generating cases including personal injury, criminal matters, filing for Social Security, Immigration and more). This service from the Alabama State Bar can assist you in hiring a paid private attorney. You will be charged no more than $50 for your first thirty minute consultation.
1-800-392-5660
community resources
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program 1-800-826-1675 or 800-205-9986
Area Agency on Aging Assists seniors and their families in providing and coordinating resources and services that enable seniors to maintain their independence. 1-800-AGE-LINE (800-243-5463).
Center for Fair Housing Full service fair housing center, whose mission is "To advocate, enforce, and educate the communities we serve in order to promote more healthy and inclusive communities." (251) 479-1532
Department of Human Resources Paternity Establishment and Child Support Enforcement, TANF, Child and Adult Protective Services
Baldwin County (251) 945-2400
Clarke County (251) 275-7001
Mobile County (251) 450-7000
Washington County (251) 847-2239
legal resources
The Mobile office of Legal Services of Alabama covers the counties of Baldwin, Conecuh, Clarke, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, and Washington. Call the number below for eligibility and intake. Among other types of cases they handle eviction defense, garnishment defense, Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy, protection from abuse orders, and public benefits.
New Clients- (866) 456-4995
additional resources
Alabama Legal Help (operated by Legal Services of Alabama) provides information, do it yourself forms and instructions about a variety of civil subject matters.
Alabama Access to Justice Helpful forms, descriptions, and links on a variety of civil subjects. Ask an attorney a question on Alabama Legal Answers.
Alabama Administrative Offices of Courts Provides forms for filing a matter on your own
Alabama Tenants' Handbook Provides basic information for renters (rights and responsibilities under Alabama's landlord-tenant laws)
Guide to Small Claims Court This guide from the Alabama State Law Library is designed to help anyone who is suing or is being sued in Small Claims Court. The Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (Mobile) addresses FAQ's about Small Claims Court.
LawHelp.org Find legal resources outside the State of Alabama
Additional Resources
Housing First, Inc. Serves Mobile and Baldwin Counties. (251) 450-3345
United Way 211 Community Resource Directory dial 2-1-1 or 800-239-1117
US Social Security Administration Determines eligibility for retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.
Online Resources
Baldwin (251) 928-2504
Jackson (251) 246-6018
Mobile (251) 593-1922
Domestic Violence Resources
Emergencies call 911
Penelope House Mobile, Escambia and Washington Counties (251) 342-8994 or 1-800-650-6522
The Lighthouse Baldwin County (251) 947-6008
Rape Crisis Center Lifelines Counseling Services 1-800-718-7273