Provides civil legal advice (not representation) to low-income people. A volunteer attorney will meet with you, provide counsel and advice, and, if necessary, show you how to complete your court forms in the following areas: Evictions; Garnishments/Collections; Small Claims Torts; Powers of Attorney; Guardianships/Conservatorships; Wills; Divorce; Custody; Alimony; Child Support;
Visitation. You can see an attorney almost immediately at one of our Help Desks at the Jefferson County and Domestic Relations courthouses: 1) District Court Help Desk: Monday and Thursday mornings; 8:30am to noon; Fifth floor of the Jefferson County courthouse; 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard; 2)Domestic Relations Help Desk: Wednesday mornings, 8:30am to noon
First floor of the Domestic Relations courthouse; 2124 7th Avenue North.
For staff phone numbers, go here: http://vlpbirmingham.org/contact/
Legal Assistance
Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims of abuse and others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer who you can consult with to get advice. Please note that we list the organizations by the town/city or county where the office is located – however, many offices may likely serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.
Jefferson
Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program
Legal Services Alabama - Birmingham Office
Provides free civil legal representation for low-income people in the areas of protection orders, custody, child support, public benefits, housing/eviction, and more. To apply for legal help, you can call the hotline (listed above) or fill out an online application on their website.