Pro Bono Lawyers and Attorneys in Nevada
Where to ask for pro bono legal services or a free attorney in Nevada, 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 State Bar of Nevada's pro bono page says free or low-cost help "may be available to low income individuals in Nevada" and lists: Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans, 775.883.8278; Northern Nevada Legal Aid, 775.329.2727; Lawyer in the Library at the Washoe County Law Library, 775.328.3250 (make an appointment to speak with a volunteer lawyer); Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, 702.386.1070; Southern Nevada Senior Law Program, 702.229.6596; and, statewide, Nevada Legal Services, Las Vegas 702.386.0404 or Reno 775.284.3491 ext. 218, with an online intake form. Nevada Legal Services: https://nevadalegalservices.org/ |
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| Who qualifies | Nevada Legal Services says "You must meet certain requirements to qualify for free legal assistance" and checks eligibility through its intake form; its home page states no income limit. The state bar's page lists the Nevada Attorney General's Office of Military Legal Assistance, 775.687.2140, for veterans and military service members or spouses only. Bar page: https://nvbar.org/for-the-public/pro-bono-for-the-public/ |
| Cases covered | Nevada Legal Services lists consumer rights, employment, tenant issues, homeownership, family law, public benefits, older adults' issues, immigration and criminal record sealing. Source: Nevada Legal Services |
Other free or low-cost help
| If you earn too much for free help | Through the State Bar of Nevada's Lawyer Referral Service, reduced-fee attorneys "may charge no more than $25 for the initial consultation, and they agree to charge no more than $75 per hour thereafter." The page does not state an income limit for qualifying. |
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| Does the bar's referral service find free lawyers? | Requesting a referral from the State Bar of Nevada's Lawyer Referral Service is "a free public service," but the referred attorney may charge a $45 initial consultation fee, and further fees are negotiated with that attorney. If you cannot afford regular fees, "LRS will either attempt to prequalify you for a reduced fee attorney or refer you to another legal services agency." Phone 702-382-0504 or toll-free 800-789-5747. |
| Free legal aid | Nevada Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance statewide to low-income Nevadans who meet its eligibility requirements; you can check eligibility and apply through its online intake form or contact the nearest office. The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) lists Nevada Legal Services as the LSC-funded grantee in the state. In Clark County, the Family Law Self-Help Center (run by Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada under contract with Clark County) offers information and forms for people representing themselves. Family Law Self-Help Center: https://www.familylawselfhelpcenter.org/; LSC grantee list: https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/our-grantees |
| Lawyer referral service | The State Bar of Nevada's Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) refers callers to a private attorney who practices in the relevant area of law. Call 702-382-0504 or toll-free 1-800-789-5747 (800-789-LRIS), or use the online option. The referred attorney may charge a $45 non-refundable fee for a consultation of up to 30 minutes; after that, fees are negotiated directly with the attorney, and there is no obligation to hire the attorney. If you cannot afford regular fees, LRS may try to prequalify you for a reduced-fee attorney (no more than $25 for the initial consultation and no more than $75 per hour after that) or refer you to another legal services agency. LRS overview: https://nvbar.org/for-the-public/find-a-lawyer/lrs/ |
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Last verified against official sources: November 4, 2026.
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