Vermont Pro Bono and Community Legal Resources

The tiny state of Vermont has a population of just 622,000 souls. About nine percent of them are currently living at or below the U.S. federal poverty line. Access to inexpensive legal services is vital to such individuals, since they are at greater risk of having their rights abused. Without the right representation, it is all too easy for low-income and indigent Vermonters to get lost in the shuffle. Due to the small size of the state - and its scant population - there isn't a massive need for pro bono services and community legal resources; still, what is available is more than sufficient. You can learn more about the community legal resources and pro bono services that are available in Vermont by checking out the information below.

Pro Bono Services in Vermont

There is no need for a vast or comprehensive network of pro bono services in Vermont. Vermont Legal Aid is the primary source of free legal assistance and advice in the state. Individuals who need assistance can also contact the Vermont Bar Association; referrals are often available.

Vermont Bar Association
35-37 Court Street
PO Box 100
Montpelier, VT 05601
Phone: 802.223.2020


Vermont Community Legal Resources

As mentioned above, Vermont Legal Aid is the organization that handles most of the free legal aid in the state of Vermont. There are several branches in the state. To get in touch with any one of them, interested parties should simply call the main number at 800.889.2047. Inquiries can also be made through the main website at www.vtlegalaid.org. In most cases, making that initial contact will get the ball rolling on the free legal help that is needed.

Branches of Vermont Legal Aid include:

Burlington
264 North Winooski Avenue
Burlington VT, 05402

Springfield
56 Main Street, Suite 301
Springfield VT, 05156

St. Johnsbury
177 Western Avenue, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury VT, 05819

Rutland
57 North Main Street
Rutland VT, 05701

Montpelier
7 Court Street
Montpelier VT, 05601

Indigent and low-income Vermonters can get the legal advice and assistance that they need by getting in touch with one of the above organizations.