Contact Information
| Name: | Indiana Legal Services, Inc. - Merrillville Office |
| Address: | 7863 Broadway Street, Merrillville, IN - 46410 |
| Phone: | (844) 243-8570 |
| Fax: | (219) 738-6050 |
Service Information
Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income people throughout the state of Indiana. ILS helps clients who are faced with legal problems that harm their ability to have such basics as food, shelter, income, medical care or personal safety. Most of the cases ILS handles are cases such as family law where there is domestic violence, housing, consumer law, access to health care, and access to government benefits. ILS does not handle any criminal matters.
Services: Legal Representation; Consultation; Advice
Legal Areas: Family law, Consumer law, Senior law, Housing issues, Public benefits
Eligibility: Income up to 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (up to 200% in certain circumstances).
Screening: Telephone intake Monday through Friday 9:00 to 1:00
Counties Served: Jasper Lake Newton Porter
Mission Statement: Indiana Youth Group (IYG) creates safe spaces, provides wellness programming, and educates LGBTQ youth and the community.