Nebraska Legal Aid and Lawyer Referral
This page provides information about Legal Aid and Lawyer Referral resources in Nebraska.
Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county.
Nebraska - Statewide Courts Legal Aid
Free and Low-Cost Legal Services
The Nebraska State Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project provides free and low-cost legal assistance to low-income residents. Application instructions and locations of Self Help Centers are provided.
Nebraska Lawyers
Search a directory of Nebraska State Bar Association active members in good standing by name, bar number, location, and area of practice. Access a link to the Nebraska Supreme Court Attorney Services Division official roster of attorneys licensed in Nebraska, searchable by name or county.
Nebraska Lawyer Referral
The Nebraska State Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service for a small fee, which includes and initial consultation with a lawyer. Application may be made by telephone or by completing an online form and submitting it by e-mail.
Nebraska Lawyer Fee Disputes
View information about the Nebraska Legal Fee Arbitration plan, which helps resolves disputes about lawyers' fees. Links to rules, petition and answer forms, and a program brochure are provided.
Nebraska Free Legal Assistance
Legal Aid of Nebraska provides free legal assistance to low-income residents. Select "Get Help - Apply for Legal Aid Services" for application instructions and telephone contacts. Select "How We Help" for links to the types of cases handled. Select "About - Our Locations" for links to office locations and their contact information.
Nebraska Limited Scope Representation
View information about limited scope representation, in which lawyers provide some services to self-represented parties for a smaller fee than full representation. Services may include advice about the case, drafting briefs, coaching, court appearances for difficult parts of the case, and other tasks as agreed.
Complaints About Nebraska Judges
The Nebraska Judicial Branch offers information about how to file a complaint against a judge.
Complaints About Nebraska Attorneys
The Nebraska Judicial Branch offers information about how to file a grievance against a lawyer, online Rules of Professional Conduct, and other information related to complaints about attorneys.
Nebraska Attorney Discipline Records
The Nebraska Judicial Branch lists online records of public orders of discipline against Nebraska attorneys since January 1, 1986. Records are listed alphabetically by attorney last name, and may be searched by last name.
Nebraska Multiple County Courts Legal Aid
Lawyer Referral Services
The Omaha Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by online request form or telephone for a small fee, which includes an initial consultation with a lawyer. The service area includes Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington Counties.
Adams County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Adams County Victim/Witness Help
The Adams County Attorney's Office Victim/Witness Unit provides crime victims and witnesses with information about the criminal justice system, court accompaniment, case status notification, referrals, and assistance with restitution, Victim Impact Statements, and victim compensation applications.
Boone County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Boone County Public Defender
View contact information for the Boone County Public Defender.
Box Butte County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Box Butte County Public Defender
View contact information for the Box Butte County Public Defender.
Buffalo County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Buffalo County Bad Check Prosecution and Restitution
The Buffalo County Attorney's Office offers information about bad check prosecution and restitution, including a link to the prosecution request form.
Buffalo County Public Defender
View information about the Buffalo County Public Defender, who provides criminal defense services to indigent defendants facing possible incarceration.
Colfax County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Colfax County Public Defender
View contact information for the Colfax County Public Defender.
Dakota County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Dakota County Public Defender
View contact information for the Dakota County Public Defender.
Dawes County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Dawes County Public Defender
View contact information for the Dawes County Public Defender.
Douglas County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Douglas County Bad Check Prosecution and Restitution
The Douglas County Attorney's Office offers information about bad check prosecution and restitution.
Douglas County Public Defender
View information about the Douglas County Public Defender, who provides criminal defense services to indigent defendants facing possible incarceration, indigent parties facing involuntary mental health commitment, and some parents and juveniles in juvenile court and child support cases. Information includes policies, location, contacts, and links to additional resources.
Douglas County Victim Help
The Omaha-Douglas County Victim Assistance Program provides crime victims with court accompaniment, case status notification, information about victim's rights, referrals, and assistance with victim impact statements and applications for victim's compensation, protection orders, and restitution.
Hall County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Hall County Public Defender
View contact information for the Hall County Public Defender.
Holt County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Holt County Public Defender
View contact information for the Holt County Public Defender.
Kearney County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Kearney County Public Defender
View contact information for the Kearney County Public Defender.
Keith County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Keith County Bad Check Prosecution and Collection
The Keith County Attorney's Office offers information about bad check prosecution and collection, including a link to the prosecution request form.
Lancaster County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Lancaster County Bad Check Prosecution and Collection
The Lancaster County Attorney's Office offers information about bad check prosecution and collection, including a link to the prosecution request form and instructions for bad-check writers.
Lancaster County Public Defender
View information about the Lancaster County Public Defender's Office, which provides criminal defense services to indigent defendants facing possible incarceration, and in juvenile court and mental health commitment matters.
Madison County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Madison County Public Defender
View contact information for the Madison County Public Defender.
Phelps County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Phelps County Public Defender
View contact information for the Phelps County Public Defender.
Pierce County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Pierce County Public Defender
View contact information for the Pierce County Public Defender.
Platte County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Platte County Public Defender
View contact information for the Platte County Public Defender.
Platte County Victim Help
The Platte County Victim Assistance Unit provides crime victims with information, crisis intervention, court accompaniment, case status notification, referrals, and assistance with victims' compensation applications.
Sarpy County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Sarpy County Bad Check Prosecution and Collection
The Sarpy County Attorney's Office offers information about bad check prosecution and collection, including a list of services provided and a list of tips for merchants.
Sarpy County Public Defender
View contact information for the Sarpy County Public Defender.
Sarpy County Victim/Witness Help
The Sarpy County Attorney's Office Victim/Witness Unit provides crime victims and witnesses with court accompaniment, case status notification, information about victim's rights and compensation, referrals, and assistance with applications for protection orders and restitution.
Saunders County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Saunders County Public Defender
View contact information for the Saunders County Public Defender.
Scotts Bluff County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Scotts Bluff County Public Defender
View information about the Scotts Bluff County Public Defender's Office, which provides criminal defense services to indigent defendants facing possible incarceration, indigent parties facing involuntary mental health commitment, and some juveniles and parents in juvenile and paternity proceedings.
Seward County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Seward County Victim Help
The Seward County Attorney's Office Victim Assistance Program provides crime victims with information, crisis intervention, court accompaniment, case status notification, referrals, and assistance with victim's compensation applications, protection orders, and victim impact statements.
Sheridan County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Sheridan County Public Defender
View information about the Sheridan County Public Defender, who provides criminal defense services to indigent defendants facing possible incarceration.
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