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For Those Able to Compensate an Attorney:
Lawyer Referral Service of the EBA (LRS)
Telephone: 812-426-1712 or Evansville Bar Association
The EBA’s Lawyer Referral Service provides referrals to local attorneys in specific practice areas for fee services.
For Indigent Clients who cannot Compensate an Attorney:
Legal Aid Society of Evansville (Vanderburgh Only)
Telephone: 812-435-5173
The Legal Aid Society of Evansville serves low income residents of Vanderburgh County in most areas of civil law. Residents may apply by telephone from 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on weekdays or apply in person during business hours.
Indiana Legal Services (County Service Area: Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Martin, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Warrick & Vanderburgh)
Telephone: 844-243-8570 or 812-426-1295
ILS serves low income residents throughout Southwestern Indiana in most areas of civil law. They focus on housing, public benefits, and domestic violence related divorces. Residents may apply by telephone Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (CST) or online anytime.
Volunteer Lawyer Program of Southwestern Indiana (VLP) - (Pro Bono Services for Entire Region)
Intake: Legal Aid Society or Indiana Legal Services
Clients seeking pro bono services should be directed to the Legal Aid Society or ILS for intake and referral. VLP has no intake function.
Other Places to Get Help:
Talk to a Lawyer Hotline
Call-In Number: 888-594-3449 or 812-618-4845
Call-In Times: 1st Thursday of the Month, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Central Time and on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central Time
This website screens clients for eligibility and, if qualified, allows them to post a question to a private messaging system. The questions are answered by private attorneys volunteering their time.
The IN Judicial Branch Self-Service Center:
This website contains valuable information, court forms, and various resources for people who represent themselves in court.
Vanderburgh County Law Library
Telephone: 812-435-5175
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