Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project
| Address: | PO Box 547 Portland, ME 04112 |
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| Phone: | (207) 774-4348 (Portland) |
| Toll Free Phone: | 1-800-442-4293 |
| Website: | Website |
| Clients: | Low-income Maine residents with civil legal problems. |
| Services: | VLP operates a statewide toll-free Legal Hotline staffed by trained volunteers. Callers to the Legal Hotline go through an intake interview which includes eligibility determination. Eligible callers are provided with information about their legal problem over the phone, referrals to other organizations that might help them and are sent client education materials. Clients with family law matters may get additional help via the Family Law Helpline. Clients who are representing themselves can schedule evening telephone appointments with volunteer lawyers to get legal advice and assistance throughout the course of their case. Approximately 10% of VLP clients are referred to a volunteer lawyer for pro bono representation. VLP selects cases for pro bono referral based on the facts of the case and the availability of volunteer lawyers in particular geographic areas or with the necessary legal expertise. Volunteer lawyers may provide legal consultations, limited representation or full representation, depending on the case. |
| Fees: | Free or reduced fee. |
| Hours: | CALL: 1-800-442-4293 or if in Portland 774-4348 This Statewide Hotline is open for new client interviews at the following times: Monday, 9-12: Family Law Matters Only Tuesday, 1-4: Other Areas of Law Only Wednesday, 9-12: Family Law Matters Only Thursday, 1-4: Other Areas of Law Only Friday, 9-12: Family Law Matters Only Please note that the above schedule is for new client telephone interviews only. Please have all materials such as court notices or documents with you when you call. |
