Did you know that Omaha has free legal clinics through a variety of organizations that is available to low-income Nebraskans? The following pop-up clinics are available to answer civil legal questions regarding:

1. Divorce, custody, and other family law matters
2. Wills and Power of Attorney
3. Civil lawsuits (including small claims)
4. Bankruptcy and collections
5. Private Landlord Tenant Issues

Unfortunately, they can’t help with criminal matters or appeals

^{THE NEBRASKA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION'S VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT}

VLP holds pop-up Legal Clinics and Self-Help Centers throughout the year for low-income persons to receive limited-scope legal advice on non-criminal matters. All Legal Clinic and Self-Help Centers provide service in-person only. You do not need to schedule an appointment to attend the Legal Clinics and Self-Help Centers, but attendees are served on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Center for People legal clinic, Lincoln

The Center for People Clinic is hosted the first Thursday of most months from 10 am - 12 pm at the Center For People in Lincoln (3901 N. 27th St., Lincoln, NE 68521). The upcoming clinic dates are:​​​​​​

1. November 6th, 2025
2. December 4th, 2025

Heart Ministry Center legal clinic, Omaha

The Heart Ministry Center Clinic is hosted the second Friday of most months from 10 am - 12 pm at the Heart Ministry Center in Omaha (2222 Binney St., Omaha, NE 68110). The upcoming clinic dates are:​​​​​​

1. November 14th, 2025
2. December 12th, 2025

NAACP Legal clinic, Omaha

The NAACP Clinic is hosted on the fourth Friday of most months from 10 am - 12 pm at the Mount Moriah Mission Baptist Church Heritage Center in Omaha (2602 N. 24th St., Omaha, NE 68110). The upcoming clinic dates are:​​​​​

1. November 21st, 2025
2. December 19th, 2025

^{PESEK LAW LLC}

PESEK LAW LLC has provided free legal consultations every Monday evening in the Parrish offices of Our Lady of Guadalupe in South Omaha. Every week, from 7pm to 9pm, the attorneys are available to see every person that shows up with questions- from Reading and translating letters, to actual legal cases.

If you are unable to Schedule a free consultation during business hours in the office, visit our attorneys in the legal clinic every Monday from 7pm to 9pm in the parish offices, no appointments are required, we see people on a first come, first serve basis.

1. Address::4930 S 23 St Omaha NE 68107

^{Criminal Record Rehabilitation}

Nebraskans with criminal records may face obstacles when looking for a job or a place to live. There are several ways you might be able to repair your criminal record.

These methods could improve your criminal record in the eyes of future employers and landlords, restore certain civil rights, and even remove the record from what the public can see. In Nebraska, the clean slate processes available are:

1. Adult record sealing,
2. Juvenile record sealing,
3. Criminal conviction set-asides, and
4. Pardons

For a brief explanation of each of the ways to apply to get a “clean slate” in Nebraska or to see if your criminal record may be eligible for clean slate relief, complete a questionnaire at https://nebraskajudicial.gov/self-help/criminal-record-rehabilitation.

^{Disability Rights Nebraska}

Disability Rights Nebraska provides information and referral services to all persons free of charge. They provide direct advocacy services to individuals with disabilities. In order to receive representation, the individual must meet certain basic eligibility requirements set by their funding sources and have a legal problem that is associated with the disability and that falls within priorities set by the Disability Rights Nebraska Board of Directors. A fee may be charged for legal representation based on the client’s ability to pay.

Contact: (800) 422-6691

info@disabilityrightsofnebraska.org

^{Nebraska Appleseed}

Nebraska Appleseed is a nonprofit organization, who’s mission it is to fight for justice and opportunity for all Nebraskans. Their legal services most often include referrals, legal information, and supportive advice. Because their litigation is focused on systemic issues, Nebraska Appleseed does not typically handle individual representation cases.

Contact:

Trisha Thompson, Intake Coordinator

402-438-8853, ext. 105

tthompson@neappleseed.org

^{Nebraska Area Agencies on Aging}

The eight area agencies on aging plan and promote the development, enhancement and promotion of community services and activities for older persons. The agencies create social and physical environments where the older citizen has maximum opportunities, both individually and collectively, for personal expression and growth. Special emphasis is given to supporting and prolonging independent living through ensuring the right care is provided at the right time. They have services available that provide legal advice, counseling and representation by an attorney or other person acting under the supervision of an attorney.

Contact:

Madhavi Bhadbhade, Legal Program Coordinator

Madhavi.bhadbhade@nebraska.gov

^{Nebraska Immigration Legal Assistance Hotline}

NILAH is a centralized intake system of the area non-profit immigration legal service providers. The hotline is available during the following hours, excluding federal holidays:

Monday & Wednesday: 9:00am-11:00am, 12:30pm-3:30pm CST

Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:30pm-3:30pm CST

Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm CST

Contact:

855-307-6730

info@immigrantlc.org

^{Nebraska Military Legal Assistance Officers}

The Law Center provides professional legal support and advice to command and other staff agencies on a variety of issues including military justice, contracts, labor, environmental and operations law. They also provide legal advice and assistance on personal and civil matters to military members, retirees and their family members.

Contact:

(402) 294-3733