Getting started.
Who this helps
Household income must be less than 250% of federal poverty level. Liquid assets must not exceed $6,000. Must be an adult Maine resident. Civil matters only. Limit of 3 questions per year.
How to get started
Create an account on the website, answer eligibility questions, then post your legal question. A volunteer attorney will respond within 35 days.
How they can help.
Maine Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic run by the American Bar Association where qualifying users post civil legal questions at no cost to be answered by volunteer Maine-licensed attorneys. Users may submit up to 3 questions per year.
- Free legal advice on civil matters
- Family law questions
- Housing and eviction guidance
- Consumer rights advice
- Employment and unemployment questions
- Health and disability law
- Civil rights questions
What to have ready.
Internet access. Have details of your legal situation ready to describe clearly in writing.