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Pro Bono Resources
Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project
www.mvlp.net
The Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project was founded in 1982 as a joint program of The Mississippi Bar and Legal Services. In addition to making referrals to volunteer attorneys, the Project also operates the Stewpot Homeless Legal Clinic, Pro Se Divorce Clinic, Guardianship Clinics, and Family Law Clinics. Counties Served: Statewide.
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
www.mclsc.com
The Mississippi Center for Legal Services provides free civil
legal assistance to eligible poor persons within 43 counties in
South Mississippi. In order to qualify, most programs require a
household income below 125% of the federal poverty level.
Statewide Intake Call Center
Phone: (800)498-1804
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
www.nmrls.com
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services provides free civil legal
assistance to eligible poor persons within 39 counties in North
Mississippi. In order to qualify, most programs require a household
income below 125% of the federal poverty level.
Statewide Intake Call Center
Phone: (800)498-1804
Mississippi Center for Justice
www.mscenterforjustice.org
The Mississippi Center for Justice is a nonprofit, public interest
law firm committed to advancing racial and economic justice. The
Center focuses its efforts on Consumer Protection, Health Law,
Education Law and Disaster Recovery. Counties Served:
Statewide.
Mission First Legal Aid
www.missionfirst.org
The Mission First Legal Aid Office was established as a
partnership between the Mississippi College School of Law and
Mission First. It provides legal services and counsel to
underserved residents of the Jackson area whose household income is
less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Counties Served: Hinds, Madison and Rankin.
Catholic Charities Legal Assistance Clinic
www.catholiccharitiesjackson.org
This program provides support and legal representation to
victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The
purpose is to provide victims civil litigation services for
emergency and non-emergency protective orders. Other legal services
include child custody, restraining orders, housing claims,
financial claims, and other feasible claims arising out of or
stemming from domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Counties Served: Hinds, Madison and Rankin.
Southern Poverty Law Center
www.splcenter.org
The Southern Poverty Law Center handles juvenile justice and
education law cases in Mississippi. Counties Served:
Statewide.
ACLU of Mississippi
www.aclu-ms.org
The ACLU of Mississippi defends and protects the constitutional
rights of persons across Mississippi. Counties
Served: Statewide.
Choctaw Legal Defense
www.choctaw.org
Choctaw Legal Defense provides legal services for Native
Americans living on the Choctaw Indian Reservation in Philadelphia,
MS.
Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance
www.yourmira.org
In addition to offering basic immigration services such as
naturalization and other immigration form preparation, the MIRA
Legal Project assists clients with EEOC claims, Wage and Hour
complaints, and civil claims. Counties Served:
Statewide.
Mississippi Worker's Center for Human
Rights
www.msworkers.org
The Mississippi Workers' Center for Human Rights handles the
following legal matters: unfair labor practices; employment
discrimination; hostile work environment and hate violence;
retaliation; sexual harassment; wrongful dismissals and workplace
safety and health hazards. Counties Served:
Statewide.