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Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims and survivors of abuse, as well as to 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 with whom you can consult to obtain advice. We list the organizations by the county where the office is located, but many offices serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.
Please note: WomensLaw does not have a relationship with or promote the organizations listed on these pages. Because we include thousands of resources, we cannot review them regularly or vouch for the information or services they provide. We share these resources to help all victims and survivors of abuse find essential direct services and support their needs and safety concerns.
Barnstable
South Coastal Counties Legal Services (SCCLS) - Hyannis Office
460 West Main StreetHyannis, MA 02601
Phone: (508) 775-7020
Phone 2: (800) 244-9023 (intake)
URL: https://sccls.org/
SCCLS provides free legal help in priority civil matters to low-income and older residents of Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the Islands. They can assist in the areas of housing, public benefits, family law, immigration, employment, elder law, education, consumer debt, and crime victims. Apply for help by calling the intake line or completing the online form. Victims of crime who have a legal need related to the crime, can call their Civil Legal Aid for Victims of Crime (CLAVC) intake line at (774) 488-5958. SCCLS serves Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, and Plymouth counties, and the towns of Avon and Stoughton in Norfolk County.
WE CAN
783 Route 28Harwich Port, MA 02646
Phone: (508) 430-8111
URL: https://www.wecancenter.org/
Email: info@wecancenter.org
Offers free legal services to low and moderate-income women in Cape Cod. Attorneys offer 30-minute sessions and specialize in the following areas: family law (divorce, child custody/support), grandparents’ rights, wills and estates, immigration, landlord-tenant issues, elder law, bankruptcy, and real estate.
WE CAN
127 Airport RoadHyannis, MA 02631
URL: https://www.wecancenter.org/
Email: info@wecancenter.org
Offers free legal services to low and moderate-income women in Cape Cod. Attorneys offer 30-minute sessions and specialize in the following areas: family law (divorce, child custody/support), grandparents’ rights, wills and estates, immigration, landlord-tenant issues, elder law, bankruptcy, and real estate.
Berkshire
Community Legal Aid (CLA) – North Adams Satellite Office
33 Main StreetNorth Adams, MA 01247
Phone: (855) 252-5342
URL: https://communitylegal.org/
CLA provides free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. CLA’s practice areas include: family law, domestic violence, elder law, housing, re-entry, education, government benefits, and veteran services. The family law unit can help with restraining orders, divorce, paternity, custody, child support, health insurance, and name change petitions.
Community Legal Aid (CLA) – Pittsfield Office
152 North Street, Suite E155Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (855) 252-5342
URL: https://communitylegal.org/
CLA provides free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. CLA’s practice areas include: family law, domestic violence, elder law, housing, re-entry, education, government benefits, and veteran services. The family law unit can help with restraining orders, divorce, paternity, custody, child support, health insurance, and name change petitions.
Bristol
South Coastal Counties Legal Services (SCCLS) - Fall River Office
22 Bedford StreetFall River, MA 02720
Phone: (508) 676-6265
Phone 2: (800) 244-9023 (intake)
URL: https://sccls.org/
SCCLS provides free legal help in priority civil matters to low-income and older residents of Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the Islands. They can assist in the areas of housing, public benefits, family law, immigration, employment, elder law, education, consumer debt, and crime victims. Apply for ohelp by calling the intake line or completing the online form. Victims of crime who have a legal need related to the crime, can call their Civil Legal Aid for Victims of Crime (CLAVC) intake line at (774) 488-5958. SCCLS serves Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, and Plymouth counties, and the towns of Avon and Stoughton in Norfolk County.
South Coastal Counties Legal Services (SCCLS) - New Bedford Office
21 South Sixth StreetNew Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: (508) 979-7150
Phone 2: (800) 244-9023 (intake)
URL: https://sccls.org/
SCCLS provides free legal help in priority civil matters to low-income and older residents of Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the Islands. They can assist in the areas of housing, public benefits, family law, immigration, employment, elder law, education, consumer debt, and crime victims. Apply for ohelp by calling the intake line or completing the online form. Victims of crime who have a legal need related to the crime, can call their Civil Legal Aid for Victims of Crime (CLAVC) intake line at (774) 488-5958. SCCLS serves Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, and Plymouth counties, and the towns of Avon and Stoughton in Norfolk County.
