Pro Bono Lawyers and Attorneys in Idaho
Where to ask for pro bono legal services or a free attorney in Idaho, including legal aid programs, who qualifies, and other free or low-cost help. We do not recommend or rank lawyers.
Where to ask for a free lawyer or attorney
| Pro bono and legal aid programs | The Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program, on the Idaho Law Foundation's site, relies on volunteer lawyers across the state to provide free civil legal help through advice and consultation, brief legal service and representation. Apply with its online application (processing can take a few weeks) or use its advice clinics, which offer a half hour of free advice on a civil issue. It is not an emergency program, and in some cases it cannot help and may refer you elsewhere. General contact number: (208) 334-4500. |
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| Who qualifies | "If you are low-income and need a lawyer for a civil matter, IVLP may be able to help." Eligibility requires a financial qualification and an in-depth phone interview. The page states no income limit. The Simple Wills Clinic is for people who do not own a home or other deeded property and whose estates are valued under $100k. |
| Cases covered | Civil matters. The page does not list specific case types the program takes or declines. |
Other free or low-cost help
| Free legal aid | Idaho Legal Aid Services, the state's LSC-funded legal aid organization, provides free civil legal help to eligible low-income Idahoans; statewide phone 208-746-7541 (idaholegalaid.org). The Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (Idaho State Bar) also offers legal assistance, and the Idaho Courts Self-Help Center provides free legal information and court forms. LSC grantee list: https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/our-grantees; IVLP: https://isb.idaho.gov/ilf/ivlp/legal-assistance/ |
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| Lawyer referral service | The Idaho State Bar Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is a public service of the Bar. Participating attorneys must be in good standing, have no pending public disciplinary complaints and carry professional liability insurance. "The fee for a referral is $35" (personal injury, medical malpractice and workers' compensation referrals are free), and "LRS attorneys have agreed to provide their clients with an initial up to a half-hour consultation at no fee"; later fees are negotiated with the lawyer. Start an online referral at idaho.community.lawyer or call 208-334-4500. |
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Last verified against official sources: November 4, 2026.
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