Guam Legal Services can help low-income residents in the following areas of law: PROTECTION OF THE PERSON (domestic violence and abuse); FAMILY LAW (related to custody, divorce, child support, guardianship over minors, and powers of attorney for child care); PUBLIC BENEFITS; HOUSING: (related to problems involving emergency loss of shelter, eviction prevention, illegal lockouts, utility shutoffs, housing conditions, potential loss of home ownership); EDUCATION; HEALTH CARE; JUVENILE/EDUCATION & CHILD PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS; CONSUMER LAW.
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.
Guam Legal Services Corporation
Micronesian Legal Services Corporation - Guam Office
The Guam office of Micronesian Legal Services Corporation (MLSC) provides high-quality legal assistance to eligible residents of Guam in civil law issues. Some of MLSC’s priorities and legal service areas include: services to support the well-being of the family, housing, helping survivors of domestic violence, access to health care, and populations with special vulnerabilities. Individuals and families may be eligible for free legal assistance from MLSC based on household income. Request services by contacting the office by phone, email, or completing an online application. Languages spoken: English, Chamorrow, and Chuukese.