Free Legal Help for Tenants and Landlords in Nevada

Legal aid organizations, right-to-counsel programs and official court self-help resources in Nevada, gathered from the state, county and city pages on this site.

Right to a free lawyer in eviction cases

Statewide: No statewide statutory right to counsel in eviction cases found. NRS Ch. 40 and 118A (no counsel provision)

Henderson: Limited. Counsel is provided through the Eviction Diversion Program only to eligible tenants 62 or older or on SSI disability facing nonpayment eviction. Source
Las Vegas: Limited. Counsel is provided through the Eviction Diversion Program only to eligible tenants 62+ or on SSI disability facing nonpayment eviction. Source
Reno: No.

Free legal aid organizations

Civil Law Self-Help Center (operated by Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada under contract with Clark County) — Eviction forms and information for tenants and landlords; at 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas. Does not give legal advice.
Serves: Clark County (Las Vegas)
Northern Nevada Legal Aid (formerly Washoe Legal Services) — Housing/consumer protection program; (775) 329-2727, Mon-Fri 9-5; for people who cannot afford an attorney.
Serves: Washoe County (Reno, Sparks)

Find a tenant or eviction lawyer in Nevada

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.

State Bar of Nevada Lawyer Referral Service — 702.382.2200 (Las Vegas) / 775.329.4100 (Reno)
$45 for a consultation of up to 30 minutes (non-refundable)

Official court and state resources

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.