Oregon Pro Bono & Community Legal Resources

A little more than 14.1% of the 3.8 million people who live in the state of Oregon are barely getting by, because they are living at or below the federal poverty line as dictated by the United States government. When low-income Oregonians run into legal trouble, they rarely have the financial means to pay for their own legal representation. All too often, they slip through the cracks and their legal rights are not protected. Instead, they should contact and make use of the vast network of community legal resources and pro bono services that are available in the state.

Pro Bono Services in Oregon

Legal Aid Services of Oregon is the nonprofit organization that is responsible for organizing and coordinating the state's pro bono legal services. In conjunction with the State Bar of Oregon, which also coordinates pro bono services, Legal Aid Services of Oregon provides many key services to low-income Oregonians.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon
921 SW Washington, Suite 500
Portland, OR 97205
Phone: 503.224.4086

Oregon State Bar
16037 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road
Tigard, OR 97224
Phone: 503.620.0222


Oregon Community Legal Resources

There are dozens of community legal resources spread all around the state of Oregon. Regardless of where you live, you should be able to find a nearby organization that can assist you. Most of these organizations strictly handle civil matters in court. Contact one to find out what its eligibility requirements are.

Coos-Curry Bar Association
Volunteer Lawyer Project
P O Box 1098
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541.269.1226

Klamath & Lake County Volunteer Lawyers Project
Legal Aid Services Of Oregon
817 NW Hill
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: 503.224.4086

Marion-Polk Legal Aid Services, Inc.
Volunteer Lawyer Service
1655 State Street
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503.581.5265

Columbia County Legal Aid
PO Box 1400
St. Helens, OR 97051
Phone: 503.397.1628

Lane County Legal Aid Service
376 East 11th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 541.342.6056

Center for NonProfit Legal Services
225 West Main Street
Medford, OR 97501
Phone: 541.779.7292

Finding free legal assistance in the state of Oregon is perfectly doable. Contact one of these organizations today to get the ball rolling.