Disaster
Legal AssistanceYou’ve faced the storm—now it’s time to rebuild. Find community resources and answers to your questions. Explore our services below and our community resources directory.
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What do you need?
I need information to prepare for a disaster
I need information about resources for disaster victims
I need information about providing disaster relief as a community organization
I need information about providing pro bono legal assistance
Who are you?
About Disaster Legal Services
Disaster Legal Services is a federal program that enables Legal Aid organizations such as Legal Services of North Dakota to provide free legal assistance to disaster survivors. If you’ve experienced a disaster, you may be facing resulting legal issues for months or years after the disaster has ended. Contact us if you have any of the following legal needs after a disaster:
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for Disaster Legal Services, your legal issue must be related to natural disasters that occurred in winter 2022 or later. If your legal issue is unrelated to a natural disaster, you may still be eligible for legal assistance under another Legal Services of North Dakota Program.
Financial eligibility for all Legal Services of North Dakota programs depends on income, wealth, and household size. Review our eligibility criteria and Contact Us if you have questions. You can apply for assistance here or by calling our intake team.
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Income Guidelines
Generally 125% of poverty, but higher income limits, or no income limits depending on the type of case or client age.
Citizenship or Immigration Status
For help, you must be a U.S. citizen or provide proof of your immigration status if your case is accepted.
Ages Served
We serve all ages, but have separate assistance lines depending on your age.
Under age 60:
Call toll-free 1-800-634-5263
Monday – Thursday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Central
Age 60+:
Call toll-free 1-866-621-9886
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Central
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible: All locations are accessible for those in wheelchairs.
Hearing Impaired: Our 800 numbers are equipped with phone relay.
Visually Impaired:
Areas Served
The state of North Dakota. There are multiple offices available to visit. Please visit our “contact us” page for details.
Benefits of Utilizing Disaster legal Services
Recovering from a disaster is complicated. Legal issues are often complicated and may require complicated solutions. You are not alone.
By utilizing Disaster Legal Serivces, you will…