Finding Help from a Lawyer – Free and Low Cost Lawyers
Finding an Attorney
Free Help
Volunteer attorneys are available on certain days at the courthouse to help people with family law cases and filling out court forms. You have to be very low-income to qualify for this program.
Multnomah County Legal Aid
For confidential sessions with a volunteer attorney, apply at Legal Aid at
503-224-4086. Must meet income eligibility requirements.
Low Cost Help
St. Andrew's Legal Clinic - For a meeting with an attorney about court forms or other documents. Ask for the “Limited Service Program. There are no income eligibility requirements. Charge on a sliding scale.
503-281-1500 Colette Cameron – Charges on the same sliding scale as St. Andrew’s Legal Clinic
503-977-5101.
Lawyer Referral Program - Initial meeting with an attorney for $35. Attorneys are also available for limited service, coaching, and document review. Request form is available at the Oregon State Bar's ‘Hiring a Lawyer’ page.
503-684-3763 or
1-800-452-7636.
Modest Means Program - Initial meeting with attorney for $35. Additional services at reduced fees based on client income. Application required, available at the Oregon State Bar’s ‘Hiring a Lawyer’ page.
503-684-3763 or
1-800-452-7636.
If you do not qualify for Legal Aid, you may be able to obtain help at a non-profit law firm.
Answers to common family law questions are also available at the
Oregon Law Help page and the
Oregon State Bar’s Family Law Resource Page.