Free Legal Help for Tenants and Landlords in Alaska
Legal aid organizations, right-to-counsel programs and official court self-help resources in Alaska, gathered from the state, county and city pages on this site.
Right to a free lawyer in eviction cases
Statewide: No statewide right to counsel in eviction cases was found. The court's FED booklet tells parties to find their own lawyer through the Alaska Bar Lawyer Referral Service or, if low-income, Alaska Legal Services Corporation. Free advice is available through the ALSC Landlord-Tenant Helpline (855-743-1001). Alaska Court System CIV-720 (8/23); MED-600 (12/25)
- Anchorage: No.
Free legal aid organizations
- Alaska Legal Services Corporation — Free civil legal help, including housing and eviction defense, for eligible Alaskans; apply online or by phone.Serves: Municipality of Anchorage
Find a tenant or eviction lawyer in Alaska
If you do not qualify for free legal aid, a bar lawyer referral service can match you with a landlord-tenant lawyer for a low-cost first consultation.
- Alaska Lawyer Referral Service (Alaska Bar Association) — 907-272-0352 (toll-free in Alaska 1-800-770-9999)Participating lawyers charge no more than $125 for the first half-hour consultation.
Official court and state resources
- Alaska Dept. of Law - The Alaska Landlord & Tenant Act: What It Means to You (2024)
- Alaska Court System - CIV-720 Eviction booklet (FED actions)
Legal aid groups set their own eligibility rules (usually income-based). Call ahead or check their site.
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.