Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assualt Legal Program
General Contact Information
Who We Are
The ANDVSA Pro Bono Program helps victims of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing free legal representation in civil cases. Referrals to the Pro Bono Program should be made through the advocate at your local domestic violence and sexual assault program.
Who We Can Help
It is our goal to try to help all victims who seek our assistance. However, given the limited number of pro bono attorneys in our program, whether or not we can help you depends upon:
· the type of legal issue for which you are seeking assistance
· whether children are involved;
· the complexity of the legal issues;
· the level of violence of the situation; and
· your financial circumstances.
Types of Cases
Custody, safe visitation, divorce and child support cases are the primary types of cases for which we try to find attorneys. We also seek to find legal assistance for victims who need help with other types of cases, such as landlord/tenant, public assistance or probate issues.
Financial Eligibility Requirements
The ANDVSA Pro Bono Program does not have strict financial eligibility guidelines for accepting cases. We will give priority to those applicants who appear less able to afford a private attorney after considering their income, resources and expenses.
The Legal Information and Referral Hotline is available on the second Tuesday each month from 5-7pm, and the fourth Tuesday from 12-2pm, by calling toll-free, 1-888-988-3725.
Who Should Call?
Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault who want basic information about their legal rights and options and referral information from an attorney.
What Types of Questions Can the Hotline Attorney Answer?
General questions about many areas of the law, including family and criminal law, landlord/tenant, and immigration issues.
Who Will I Speak With?
You will speak with one of ANDVSA’s pro bono program’s volunteer attorneys.
***PLEASE NOTE: The hotline attorney will not be representing clients, but rather providing brief legal education to callers and possible referral to other legal and social service providers!***
Who We Serve
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| Is this organization accessible by wheelchair? | NO |
| Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired? | NO |
Type of Help
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