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Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims and survivors of abuse, as well as to others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer with whom you can consult to obtain advice. We list the organizations by the county where the office is located, but many offices serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.
Please note: WomensLaw does not have a relationship with or promote the organizations listed on these pages. Because we include thousands of resources, we cannot review them regularly or vouch for the information or services they provide. We share these resources to help all victims and survivors of abuse find essential direct services and support their needs and safety concerns.
Suffolk
Greater Boston Legal Services - Main Office
197 Friend StreetBoston, MA 02114
Phone: (800) 323-3205
Phone 2: (617) 371-1234
Fax: (617) 371-1222
URL: https://www.gbls.org/
Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) provides free legal assistance and representation on civil (noncriminal) matters to low-income residents with cases in Arlington, Belmont, Boston, Braintree, Brookline, Cambridge, Canton, Chelsea, Cohasset, Everett, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Milton, Newton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Revere, Scituate, Sommerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Waltham, Watertown, Weymouth, Winchester, Winthrop, and Woburn. Areas of legal issues include, but are not limited to: elder support, employment support, family support (restraining orders, safety planning for abuse prevention, divorce, etc.), disability support, housing support, immigration support, and representation regarding DTA, cash benefits, food stamps and more.
The Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School
122 Boylston StreetJamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone: (617) 522-3003
Fax: (617) 522-0715
URL: http://legalservicescenter.org/about-the-legal-services-center/our-clinics/
The Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and families. The Center’s legal advocacy is organized into the following practice areas: The Safety Net Project is for disabled or injured veterans seeking to prove eligibility for disability related incidents; estate planning, family law and domestic violence, federal tax unit, housing and more. The Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School serves Suffolk County.
Volunteer Lawyers Project
99 Chauncy Street, Suite 400Boston, MA 02111
Hotline: (617) 603-1700
Phone: (617) 423-0648
Fax: (617) 423-0061
URL: https://vlpnet.org/
Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) provides legal help to survivors of domestic violence, tenants facing eviction, people with limited English proficiency who need a divorce lawyer, and more. Volunteer Lawyers Project serves Suffolk County and some towns in Plymouth, Norfolk, and Middlesex Counties.
