Montana Pro Bono & Community Legal Resources

As enormous as it is, the state of Montana - which is affectionately known as "Big Sky Country" to residents and visitors alike - has a population that doesn't even surpass the 1 million mark. Indeed, there are approximately 975,000 people spread across this sparsely-populated state; of that number, about 14.2% are living at or below the federal poverty level. For such individuals, minor legal snafus can devolve into major debacles. Fortunately, there are plenty of worthwhile pro bono and community legal resources available in the state of Montana; you can learn more about them below.

Montana Pro Bono Services

State law in Montana mandates that every practicing attorney should provide at least 50 hours of pro bono services per year. In addition to that, the Montana Legal Services Association, or MLSA, helps to coordinate and bring such services to those who need them the most. Contact information for the MLSA is as follows:

Montana Legal Services Association
PO Box 937
Bozeman, MT 59771
Phone: 406.582.1157


Community Legal Resources in Montana

In addition to the pro bono services that are coordinated by the MLSA's main office, there are plenty of topnotch community legal resources offered by the satellite offices of the organization. They can be found throughout the state of Montana. A few of the most useful examples are highlighted below.

Montana Legal Services Association
Billings Office
2442 1st Ave N.
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406.248.7113

Montana Legal Services Association
Butte Office
PO Box 806
Butte, MT 59703
Phone: 406.723.4612

Montana Legal Services Association
Helena Office
801 North Last Chance Gulch
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406.442.9830

The State Bar of Montana can also refer qualified persons to competent - and free - legal assistance. Contact information is as follows:

State Bar Of Montana
PO Box 577
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406.442.7660

Even if you or someone you know lives in a far-flung - and isolated - part of Montana, there is no reason that qualified legal aid shouldn't be readily available. You can find out if you qualify by contacting one of the preceding organizations; it's a simple way to protect your legal rights.