Legal Aid

Indiana University Disability Law Clinic

URL	http://law.indiana.edu/about/outreach/disability.shtml
Phone	(812) 855-9229
Description	Students provide free legal assistance on disability law issues to low-income residents of Monroe County, Indiana. Most individual cases involve claims for federal or state disability benefits at the administrative hearings and appeals. Students also participate in community projects that advocate disability rights.
Subjects	Legal Aid

Tenant Assistance Project

URL	http://law.indiana.edu/about/outreach/tenant.shtml
Contact	Jeff Gold (Faculty Advisor)
Phone	(812) 855-9998
Email	jagold [at] indiana [dot] edu
Address	Indiana University Maurer School of Law - Bloomington Bloomington, IN 47405
Description	IU Maurer School of Law students work out of Bloomington's Justice Building to assist tenants who face an immediate threat of eviction. TAP offers quality, one time legal information, advice, and representation at the Justice Building. The program does not provde legal help or referrals during other times.
Subjects	Housing Legal Aid

Indiana University Protective Order Project

URL	http://law.indiana.edu/students/activities/protective/
Contact	Professor Seth Lahn (Faculty Advisor)
Phone	(812) 855-4800
Email	slahn [at] indiana [dot] edu
Address	IU Maurer School of Law, room 010 Bloomington, IN 47405
Description	The Protective Order Project is a student-directed service at the IU Maurer School of Law designed to help victims of domestic abuse obtain civil protective orders from the court, with the goal of preventing further abuse, both by restraining the abuser and by empowering the victim.
Subjects	Abuse Legal Aid

SCORE Bloomington

URL	http://bloomington.score.org
Phone	812-334-2392
Email	score527 [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
Address	216 West Allen St Bloomington, IN 47403
Description	SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is America's premier source of free & confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs. SCORE is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization formed in 1964 to help small businesses flourish. SCORE provides a public service to America by offering free small business advice and training.
Subjects	Legal Aid Small Business

El Centro Comunal Legal Advice Project

URL	http://www.elcentrocomunal.com/events.html
Email	elcentro [at] elcentrocomunal [dot] org
Address	Monroe County Public Library 303 E. Kirkwood Bloomington, IN 47408
Hours	Every second and fourth Friday of every month, 10am-12pm (intake); 12-2pm (advice)
Description	The CCL Advice Project, created in conjunction with Indiana Legal Services, Bloomington; the District 10 Pro Bono Project; and the IU School of Law, will connect private attorneys or legal service organizations with Spanish speakers seeking legal help. Fees are based on individual legal needs and financial means. Spanish speaking volunteers will take applications for civil legal matters at designated time, and the referral program will ensure, to the extent possible, that the Latino applicant Is matched with an attorney and an interpreter if necessary.
Subjects	Hispanic Americans Legal Aid

Counsel in the Court

Contact	Walker Diane (Program Director)
Phone	(812) 339-3610
Email	dist10probono [at] gmail [dot] com
Address	Justice Building 301 North College Avenue Bloomington, IN 47404-3843
Hours	Fridays 10 AM - 1PM
Description	Law students who conduct interviews and do forms for people for family law. A lawyer oversees the work, double checks the forms, and gives advice to walk-in clients. People who want help should bring all documents they have connected with their legal problem for maximum efficiency
Subjects	Family Services Lawyers Legal Aid

Monroe County Bar Association

URL	http://www.monroecountybar.com
Contact	D. Michael Allen (President)
Phone	812.650.4950
Address	120 W 7th St, Ste 306 Bloomington, IN 47404
Description	Assists its member attorneys through networking events, educational presentations, and related activities aimed at improving the skill and integrity of the legal profession, throughout Monroe County and Indiana. Website also has an online directory of attorneys. Web address: http://www.monroecountybar.com
Additional Contact	Lyndsay Miller (Treasurer)
Phone	812.332.4431
Address	205 S Walnut St, Ste 3 PO Box 279 Bloomington, IN 47402
Subjects	Lawyers Legal Aid Professional Associations

Indiana University Student Legal Services

URL	https://www.indiana.edu/~sls/
Phone	812-855-7867
Description	For IU students only. Prospective clients should visit the Student Legal services office in person or online. Intake forms are available on the website.
Subjects	Indiana University Clubs/Organizations Legal Aid

District 10 Pro Bono Project

URL	http://www.co.monroe.in.us/tsd/Justice/CircuitCourt/LegalServicesforLowIncomeParties.aspx
Contact	Intake Line
Phone	(812) 339-3610
Email	dist10probono [at] gmail [dot] com
Hours	Intake Hours: Monday 10 am to 12 pm, Thursday 2 pm to 5 pm
Description	Matches low-income clients with volunteer attorneys in the community who will take the case for free. For civil cases only. This organization serves Lawrence, Greene, Owen and Monroe Counties.
Subjects	Lawyers Legal Aid

Monroe County Prosecutor's Office

URL	http://www.co.monroe.in.us/tsd/Justice/Prosecutor.aspx
Contact	Chris Gaal (Prosecutor)
Phone	(812) 349-2669
Address	Justice Building 301 N. College Ave., room 211 Bloomington, IN 47404
Description	We represent the people of the State of Indiana to seek justice, promote greater public safety, and assist victims of crimes. We receive reports from law enforcement agencies and file criminal charges in appropriate cases. We will vigorously prosecute those who are guilty, while ensuring that the innocent are not wrongly convicted or oppressed.
Subjects	Crime Prevention Legal Aid Local Government