Legal Services of North Dakota – Disaster Legal Services
Disaster Legal Services is a federal program that enables Legal Aid organizations such as Legal Services of North Dakota to provide free legal assistance to disaster survivors.
If you have experienced a natural disaster, human-made disaster, or isolated disaster (such as a burst pipe), you may qualify for free help with legal issues including housing, lost documents, unemployment, taxes, disability rights, insurance, and veterans benefits. The program covers disasters going back to 2022.
- Legal issue must be related to a disastrous event (natural, human-made, public health, or isolated).
- Must meet financial eligibility based on income, wealth, and household size.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or provide proof of immigration status if the case is accepted.
Submit the online intake form to request free disaster-related legal help. After submission, you will receive an email confirmation and the organization will respond within 7 working days. (Note: If you have an urgent court deadline within the next 3 days, call instead of applying online).
Call the intake line for people under 60 to request assistance. Intake hours are Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Central. Use this option if you have an urgent court deadline within 3 days or cannot apply online.
Under age 60: 1-800-634-5263
Call the intake line for people age 60 and older to request assistance. Intake hours are Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Central. Use this option if you have an urgent court deadline within 3 days or cannot apply online.
1-866-621-9886
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