Legal Assistance

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Civil or Human Rights Violations in Alaska
Alaska Lawyer Referral Service
Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Human Rights Commission, State of Alaska
Columbia Legal Services
Other Legal Assistance Offices

Civil or Human Rights Violations in Alaska
When there is a question about civil or human rights violations, there are organizations that help interpret laws and regulations, investigate complaints and, if necessary, intervene on a person's behalf. A partial listing of agencies to contact include:

Disability Law Center of Alaska-Juneau
230 South Franklin St., Suite 209
Juneau, AK 99801
907.586.1627

Disability Law Center of Alaska-Anchorage
3330 Arctic Blvd., Suite 103
Anchorage, AK 99503
907.565.1002
800.478.1234 toll free (Alaska only)
907.565.1000 fax
akpa@dlcak.org
www.dlcak.org

Alaska Lawyer Referral Service
If you require the services of an attorney and don't have one, the Alaska Lawyer Referral Service offers referrals based on the type of law an attorney practices.
They charge $50.00 for the first 30 minutes.

Alaska Lawyer Referral Service
P.O. Box 100279
Anchorage, AK 99510-0279
907.272.0352  
800.770.9999 toll free
Alaska Bar Association

Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Federal regulations require Alaska Legal Services to adopt priority cases they will handle. These priorities are subject to approval by Alaska Legal Services' Client Council.

Below is a brief description of the kinds of cases for which persons will generally receive appointments.

High Priority: These cases receive the highest priority for appointments and acceptance of cases.

• Income maintenance and healthcare cases: AFDC, Social Security, food stamps general relief, Medicaid
• Shelter cases: evictions, problems with public housing, utility shut-offs, denial of essential services by landlord (if tenant has requested corrective action)
• Family law: divorce if there are children of the marriage and violence or child abuse is involved
• Emergency wills: persons over 60 or very ill
• Limited entry: if permit is being denied
• Prisoners' rights: if there is a life-threatening situation or very serious complaint that affects many prisoners
• Native allotments, subsistence issues, federal trust property problems and disputes with the government over land

All other cases may not be accepted. Referrals will be given if possible. The maximum annual income level for an individual seeking legal assistance is subject to the official Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Contact your nearest office:

Alaska Legal Services Corporation
1016 W. 6th Ave., #200
Anchorage, AK 99501
907.272.9431
www.alsc-law.org

Alaska Legal Services Corporation
419 6th St., #322
Juneau, AK 99801
907.586.6425

Alaska Legal Services Corporation
NBA Building
Ketchikan, AK 99901
907.225.6420

Human Rights Commission, State of Alaska
The commission investigates discrimination and other human rights abuses statewide.

Alaska Human Rights Commission
800 A St., Suite 204
Anchorage, AK 99501-3669
907.276.7474
800.478.4692 toll free

Columbia Legal Services
Columbia Legal Services provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and senior citizens over the age of 60. Services concentrate on problems in obtaining welfare funds, advocacy concerning housing problems, and legal services and shelter needs for battered women.

Columbia Legal Services
101 Yesler Way, #300
Seattle, WA 98104
206.464.5911

Other Legal Assistance Offices
These additional services are available on the West Coast:

Multnomah County Legal Aid
700 SW Taylor, #300
Portland, OR 97205
503.224.4086

San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation
50 Fell Street, 1st floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
415.982.1300

Legal Aid Society of Alameda County
1440 Broadway, Room 402
Oakland, CA 94612
510.451.9261