Resources - Legal Aid

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Nebraska

Location: 134 S 13th Street, Suite 1010, Lincoln, NE 68508

ACLU Nebraska, an organization with a diverse membership, is committed to the protection of civil liberties of all persons. These liberties include those rights secured by the Constitutions of the Unites States and the State of Nebraska. 

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

Location: 1776 I St NW Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006

The Mission of the LULAC is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health, and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States. 

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

Location: 100 N La Salle St # 1900, Chicago, IL 60602

Founded in 1968, MALDEF is the nation's leading Latino legal civil rights organization. Often described as the "law firm of the Latino community," MALDEF promotes social change through advocacy, communications, community education, and litigation in the areas of education, employment, immigrant rights, and political access. 
 

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Location: 430 S 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans. 
 

Omaha Office:
2221 N 24th Street, Suite 203, Omaha, NE 68110
402-345-6227

Nebraska Appleseed

Location: 947 O Street, Suite 401, Lincoln, NE 68508

Nebraska Appleseed is a non-profit, nonpartisan, public interest law firm that works for equal justice and full opportunity for all Nebraskans. Nebraska Appleseed uses litigation, public policy reform, and community education to positively impact low-income families, immigrants, children in foster care, and access to healthcare. 

Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence

Location: 245 S. 84th Street Suite 200 Lincoln, NE 68510

The Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence is a statewide advocacy organization that is committed to the prevention and elimination of sexual and domestic violence. The Coalition has 20 member programs that provide direct services to survivors across the entire state of Nebraska. Services include: A 24-hour crisis line, legal referrals/assistance with protection orders, emergency shelter, ongoing support individually and through support groups, transportation, education and prevention programs, and medical advocacy and referrals. Legal services are offered to help survivors with T-Visa (Human Trafficking) U-Visa (Domestic Violence) and Self-Petitions. Listing and map of our 20 member programs that provide direct services across the state.

Nebraska Department of Labor

Location: 550 S 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Established to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights. 

Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission (NEOC)

Location: 1526 K Street, Suite 310 Lincoln, NE 68508

The vision of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission is the elimination of unlawful discriminatory practices in the State of Nebraska. During their monthly meetings, the NEOC hears public comment; rules on cases dealing with age, public accommodations, and housing; votes on administrative closures; and handles agency business. The meetings are open to the public and follow the rules of the Public Meetings Act. 
 

Omaha - 800-382-7820
Scottsbluff - 800-830-8633
Intake (To start a complaint) - 402-471-4895

Nebraska Legal Aid

Location: 209 S. 19th Street Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68102

Legal Aid of Nebraska provides "dignity, hope, self-sufficiency and justice through quality civil legal aid for those who have nowhere else to turn." The fundamental goal of the program is to provide free legal representation to underprivileged citizens, and to cultivate self-sufficiency among their clients. Nebraska Legal Aid represents clients in federal, district, and tribal courts, as well as state and federal administrative tribunals. They cater to the legal needs of the state's poverty-stricken, refugees and other new Americans in homeless shelters and ethnic centers. Legal Aid also delivers innovative, specialized programs designed to strengthen the community on top of providing advocacy, legal representation, and counseling to all eligible clients. Find a location near you. 

AccessLine Omaha Area - 402-348-1060
AccessLine Outside Omaha - 888-991-9921
AccessLine Spanish - 877-250-2016

Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA)

Location: 635 S. 14th St. Suite 200 Lincoln, NE 68508

The Nebraska State Bar Association works for Nebraska attorneys to help them both achieve the highest standards of competence, ethics, and professionalism, and to protect and promote the administration of, and access to justice.

Toll Free - 800-927-0117