For 60 years, Montana Legal Services Association has provided free civil legal aid to low-income families across Montana — protecting homes, preserving families, and ensuring equal access to justice.
We provide free civil legal services — from advice and counsel to full representation in court. If you cannot afford an attorney, we may be able to help.
Eviction defense, foreclosure prevention, landlord-tenant disputes, housing discrimination, and unsafe living conditions.
Domestic violence protection orders, divorce, custody and visitation, child support, and guardianship matters.
SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, SSI/SSDI appeals, unemployment benefits, and veterans' benefits assistance.
Debt collection defense, bankruptcy guidance, predatory lending, identity theft, and unfair business practices.
Elder abuse prevention, advanced directives, powers of attorney, Medicare and long-term care issues.
Legal clinics in rural communities, tribal court advocacy, and services for agricultural workers across Montana.
Every number represents a Montanan whose life was changed through access to legal representation.
Dedicated legal professionals committed to ensuring every Montanan has access to justice — regardless of income.
20 years in public interest law. Former DOJ Civil Rights attorney.
15 years housing and family law. Led systemic reform litigation.
10 years tribal court advocacy. Member of the Blackfeet Nation.
12 years public benefits and elder law. Fluent in Spanish.
We believe in empowering Montanans with knowledge. Browse our library of free legal resources.
Understand your rights as a renter — security deposits, repairs, eviction procedures, and more.
Step-by-step forms and instructions for filing a domestic violence protection order in Montana.
A plain-language walkthrough of the eviction process and how to prepare for your court date.
Understanding legal custody, physical custody, and how Montana courts determine parenting plans.
Complete guide to filing a Social Security disability appeal — with fillable forms and instructions.
What debt collectors can and cannot do under Montana and federal law — and how to fight back.
If you need legal help and cannot afford an attorney, apply today. The fastest way to reach us is through our online application — or call our Helpline.
Helpline hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM MT
616 Helena Avenue, Suite 100, Helena, MT 59601