Legal Resources

Children’s Law Center of Massachusetts
www.clcm.org
Provides direct legal representation for children in cases involving special education, early intervention, school issues, and children in state custody.

Dial-A-Laywer
www.massbar.org/public/dial-a-lawyer
Free legal advice available on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 5:30-7:30pm. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Association.

Lawyer of the Day
www.mass.gov/service-details/lawyer-for-the-day-programs
Lawyer for the Day programs across various courts provide basic legal advice, help you understand relevant laws and your rights, and assist you in filling out court forms. They do not go with you into the courtroom, but can equip you to better represent yourself in court.

Massachusetts Advocates for Children
www.massadvocates.org
Advocacy for children needing special education services.

Massachusetts Child Support Enforcement
www.mass.gov/orgs/child-support-enforcement-division
Services to parents who pay and receive child support.

Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation
mlac.org
Largest funding source for civil legal aid programs.

Mass Legal Help
www.masslegalhelp.org
Improving access to justice for low-income and disadvantaged people.

National Consumer Law Center
www.nclc.org