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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.
Suffolk
Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) - Main Office
197 Friend StreetBoston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 371-1234 (intake)
Phone 2: (800) 323-3205
URL: https://www.gbls.org/
GBLS provides free legal assistance and representation on civil matters to low-income residents of Boston and 47 surrounding cities and towns, regardless of immigration status. Areas of legal issues include: abuse prevention orders, family law, immigration, victims of crime, public benefits, healthcare, education, and more. Service to victims of crimes are available without income restrictions. To apply for help, call their intake line. Intake workers speak Cantonese, English, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP)
99 Chauncy Street, Suite 400Boston, MA 02111
Hotline: (617) 603-1700
Phone: (617) 423-0648
URL: https://vlpnet.org/
Email: info@vlpnet.org
Provides legal assistance to low-income individuals in the greater Boston area. Areas of service include: family law (custody, paternity, divorce, child support), restraining orders, housing, bankruptcy, and more. To request services, call their office or complete the online form.
WilmerHale Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School
122 Boylston StreetJamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone: (617) 384-0701
Fax: (617) 522-0715
URL: http://legalservicescenter.org/about-the-legal-services-center/our-clinics/
The Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in greater Boston. The Center’s legal advocacy is organized into the following practice areas: family law and domestic violence, income tax, housing, LGBTQ+ advocacy, disability, financial problems, and veterans’ issues.
