Pine Tree Legal Indigenous Peoples Unit
Pine Tree Legal Assistance
The Indigenous Peoples Unit at Pine Tree Legal provides free legal services to members of Maine's Wabanaki nations (Mi'kmaq, Maliseet, Penobscot, and Passamaquoddy) and other Indigenous people residing in Maine.
Who can use this?
Free for members of Maine's Wabanaki nations and other Indigenous people residing in Maine. Must meet Pine Tree Legal income guidelines.
About this resource
The Indigenous Peoples Unit at Pine Tree Legal Assistance provides free legal services to members of Maine's Wabanaki nations and other Indigenous people residing in Maine. The unit operates a toll-free hotline and publishes the Wabanaki Legal News to keep tribal communities informed about legal developments affecting their rights.
Services offered
- Civil legal assistance for Indigenous people
- Housing and eviction defense
- Family law
- Public benefits advocacy
- Tribal sovereignty legal issues
- Wabanaki Legal News publication
What to expect
Call the toll-free hotline at 1-877-213-5630. An intake specialist will assess your legal needs and connect you with an attorney.
What to bring
Tribal membership documentation if available, any court paperwork or legal notices, proof of income.