Resources - Legal Aid

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

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Location: 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 303, Omaha, NE 68114

With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and healthy conditions for workers, by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. OSHA is part of the United States Department of Labor. The administrator for OSHA is the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. OSHA's administrator answers to the Secretary of Labor, who is a member of the cabinet of the President of the United States. 
 

Office of the Attorney General

Location: 2115 State Capitol Lincoln, NE 68509

The Attorney General is one of six statewide constitutional officers in Nebraska. The duties and authority of the office are derived from the State Constitution, statutory enactments, and the common law. Generally speaking, the Attorney General is responsible for the representation of the state in all legal matters, both civil and criminal, where the state is named as a party, or may have an interest in the outcome of the litigation or dispute. At any given time, the office has more than 2,000 active cases, in areas as diverse as prosecution of child abusers and major drug dealers, environmental protection enforcement, tort claims, death penalty appeals, water law, wrongful discharge from employment, eminent domain, state constitutional law, federal constitutional law, consumer protection, automobile accidents, discipline of healthcare professionals, and inmate litigation. 
If you believe you are being scammed, including immigrants being approached by ICE demanding money, or else be deported, contact the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division at 402-471-2682 or file a complaint online.

Consumer Protection Division
800-727-6432
Consumer Protection Division - Spanish Line
888-850-7555

Red Cards

Location: Online

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC's red cards give examples of how people can exercise these rights in real situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home. However, they do not provide individualized legal advice. Visit this website to learn these rights and print off some red cards for yourself. 

Statewide Register of Interpreters | Nebraska Judicial Branch

When in need of a certified language interpreter, please refer to the statewide Register of Interpreters.

Email:  NSC.Interpreters@nebraska.gov

The Nebraska State Bar Association's Volunteer Lawyers Project

The Volunteer Lawyers Project is a statewide volunteer legal services project and referral network founded on the belief that all citizens should have access to the legal system, regardless of ability to pay. Established in 1983 as a project of the Nebraska State Bar Association, the project seeks to match low-income individuals who face civil legal problems with attorneys who are willing to provide legal assistance on a pro bono, reduced fee, contingency fee, or full fee basis. Any attorney who is an active member of the Nebraska State Bar Association may participate in the program. Any individual with a civil legal issue may apply for assistance from the Volunteer Lawyers Project. The program is not able to assist with any criminal matters, including misdemeanors and traffic violations. Because there are usually more requests for assistance than there are attorneys to accept cases, issues are ranked by priority, with the most urgent needs receiving attention first. 

US Department of Labor

Location: 200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20210

EMPLEO (Employment Education Outreach) US Department of Labor Federal Program 
1-877-55-AYUDA (877-552-9832)

The Employment Education and Outreach (EMPLEO) toll-free number provides assistance in Spanish and English to individuals, regardless of their immigration status. Individuals that have faced wage theft, a worker rights violation, and/or employment discrimination are encouraged to call. Volunteers answer the call, record the complaint, and pass it on to the Department of Labor for action against the employer. All complaints are confidential, and services are provided by the Department of Labor free of cost.
 

We Have Rights

Location: Online

A Coalition of organizations has compiled and created an online hub where you can find videos explaining and giving tips on how you should interact with ICE agents should you be approached by them or should they visit your home.