Alabama Pro Bono & Community Legal Resources

With a population of nearly 4.5 million people - according to the 2000 U.S. Census - the state of Alabama is a place that many people call home. More than 700,000 of those people live below the federal poverty level in Alabama; when they need legal advice and counsel, they can't hire high-priced attorneys. If you are in need of community legal resources and pro bono information for the state of Alabama, you've come to the right place. Below, you'll find an outline of some of the best pro bono and community legal resources in the state.

Pro Bono Resources in Alabama

The Volunteer Lawyers Program, or VLP, is the primary pro bono organization in the state of Alabama. It is run by the State Bar Association and provides free legal services to low-income Alabama citizens for civil situations. Upon being screened, interviewed and approved, eligible Alabama citizens can put the valuable resources of the VLP to work for them.

Volunteer Lawyers Program
Alabama State Bar
415 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36101
Phone: 334.269.1515
Toll Free: 1.800.354.6154
Website: Volunteer Lawyers Program

The VLP is also available locally in the Mobile and Birmingham areas.

In Mobile:

Mobile Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Program
107 St. Francis Street
Suite 1806
Mobile, AL 36602
Website: Volunteer Lawyers Program

In Birmingham:

Birmingham Bar Center
2021 Second Avenue North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Website: Volunteer Lawyers Program

Alabama Community Legal Resources

There are many community legal resources available in the state of Alabama. A few of the top options include - but are not limited to - the following:

The Southern Poverty Law Center
400 Washington Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: 334.956.8200
Website: Southern Poverty Law Center

The Alabama Defense Lawyers Association

The Alabama Association for Justice
P.O. Box 1187
Montgomery, Alabama 36101
Phone: 334.262.4974
Website: Alabama Association for Justice

Alabama Bar Association
415 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Phone: 334.269.1515
Website: Alabama Bar Association

Even if you don't have a lot of money, legal advice and assistance is available in Alabama. Make sure to take full advantage of the many first-rate community resources that can be found around the state and online. Make sure that your legal rights are protected!