Oregon Law Center is a comprehensive legal aid organization providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families across Oregon. Specializing in critical areas that impact basic needs and economic stability, it stands out as a vital resource for vulnerable populations, including farmworkers, domestic violence survivors, and those facing housing insecurity.
The organization operates through a network of regional offices and a statewide hotline, ensuring accessible legal support is available to communities in every county. Its client-centered approach emphasizes the right of individuals to determine their own legal solutions, with a strong commitment to fighting systemic racism and achieving economic justice. Services are delivered through a combination of information, advice, brief assistance, and full representation.
Services Offered
- Administrative Law (health care, unemployment insurance, food stamps, public benefits, Social Security, child support)
- Employment Law (wage claims, discrimination claims, family leave, working conditions, workplace safety)
- Family Law (with priority for domestic violence matters)
- Farmworker Law (wage claims, working conditions, housing, health care)
- Housing Law (Fair Housing, government-subsidized housing, landlord-tenant law, homelessness issues)
- Civil Rights (race discrimination, immigrants’ rights, education issues, fines-and-fees matters)
- Eviction Defense
- Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
- Veterans Legal Help
- Public Benefits assistance
With offices located in Coos Bay, Grants Pass, Gresham, Hillsboro, Lane County, McMinnville, Portland, Ontario, Salem, St. Helens, and Woodburn, plus a dedicated statewide hotline, the center ensures broad geographic coverage. Services are available in both English and Spanish, reinforcing its commitment to accessible justice for diverse communities.
