Do you need legal help?
Call the Helpline at 1-800-666-6899
The HelpLine is an easy way to apply for MLSA services. MLSA gives free legal help to low-income people living in Montana. MLSA serves the entire state through many different kinds of programs and services. Our services are free. But you may have to pay court costs.
When can I call?
| Monday through Friday | 7:30 am to 6:00 pm |
Click here for a list of days when MLSA is closed in 2010
| Holiday | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day (2010) Observed | December 31 | Friday |
| Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Observed | January 18 | Monday |
| President’s Day Observed | February 15 | Monday |
| Memorial Day Observed | May 31 | Monday |
| Independence Day Observed | July 5 | Monday |
| Labor Day | September 6 | Monday |
| Columbus Day Observed | October 11 | Monday |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Thursday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 25 | Thursday |
| Day after Thanksgiving | November 26 | Friday |
| Christmas Day Observed | December 24 | Friday |
| New Year's Day (2011) Observed | December 31 | Friday |
Click here for a list of days when MLSA is closed in 2011
| Holiday | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day (2011) Observed | December 31 | Friday |
| Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Observed | January 17 | Monday |
| President’s Day Observed | February 21 | Monday |
| Memorial Day Observed | May 30 | Monday |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Monday |
| Labor Day | September 5 | Monday |
| Columbus Day Observed | October 10 | Monday |
| Veteran's Day | November 11 | Friday |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 24 | Thursday |
| Day after Thanksgiving | November 25 | Friday |
| Christmas Day Observed | December 26 | Monday |
| New Year's Day (2012) Observed | January 2 | Monday |
An MLSA intake worker will help you apply over the telephone. The application will take about 10 minutes. Visit What to Expect When You Call the Helpline to learn more about what will happen when you call. The intake worker will tell you if you can get MLSA services. MLSA cannot take every case. Visit the Eligibility Guidelines to learn more about that.
Don't wait until the last minute to call us about an emergency! Sometimes, if you wait too long, there will be nothing we can do to help you. The earlier you call us, the easier it will be for both you and us.
"But your phones are always busy!"
The Helpline gets many calls and it can be hard to get through. We want to hear from you, so please keep trying. The phones are especially busy on Mondays and Fridays and first thing in the morning. So try us at different times.
Are there other ways to apply?
Yes! Visit the Apply for Legal Services page to get an application form. If you can't apply over the phone or with your computer, visit the Office Locations page to find an MLSA office and get an application there.
"I just have a simple question. Where can I go for answers?"
Visit www.MontanaLawHelp.org.
You can find information about common legal problems, such as divorce, parenting plans, landlord and tenant issues, and more. If you cannot find the information you need, click on the LiveHelp picture in the upper right hand corner of your screen. If you still need help after you look at MontanaLawHelp.org, contact the MLSA HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899.
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