Indiana Legal Services, Inc. is a nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income residents across Indiana. Since 1966, the organization has dedicated itself to fighting poverty and racism through legal advocacy, empowering clients, and improving access to justice for vulnerable populations.
ILS takes a client-centered approach, focusing on the most pressing civil legal needs affecting low-income Hoosiers. Their work spans all 92 Indiana counties, supported by a team of dedicated attorneys and volunteers. The firm prioritizes cases involving housing stability, family safety, consumer protection, and public benefits, ensuring that economic barriers do not prevent individuals from receiving quality legal representation.
Services Offered
- Family Law (Divorce, Child Support, Custody, Paternity, Parenting Time/Visitation)
- Guardianship
- Landlord/Tenant Issues (Evictions, Security Deposits, Damages, Subsidized Housing, Eviction Sealing)
- Life Planning/Estate Planning (Advanced Directives, Power of Attorney)
- Social Security Assistance
- Consumer Law (Bankruptcy, Debt Collection)
- Name and Gender Marker Changes
- Updating ID Documents
- Public Benefits (SNAP)
- Criminal Record Expungement
ILS serves low-income individuals and families statewide, with a focus on those facing systemic barriers. The organization also offers specialized support through programs like the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC), Medical Legal Partnership (MLP), and initiatives supporting seniors and LGBTQ+ communities.
