Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Alabama. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal help to low-income Alabamians in areas including housing, family law, and public benefits.
Visit Website →Online resource offering legal information, self-help forms, and referral services for residents across the state.
Visit Website →Non-profit legal advocacy organization focused on systemic issues affecting low-income and marginalized communities.
Visit Website →Serves low-income residents in the Birmingham metro area with free legal help in housing, family law, and public benefits.
Visit Website →Provides legal advocacy for people with disabilities on issues including access to services, discrimination, and institutional rights.
Visit Website →Alabama's court system is headed by the Supreme Court of Alabama, the court of last resort. Below it sit the Court of Civil Appeals and Court of Criminal Appeals. Trial-level courts include Circuit Courts (general jurisdiction), District Courts (limited jurisdiction), and Municipal Courts for city ordinance violations.
Governs rental agreements, security deposits (limited to one month's rent), and eviction procedures under Title 35, Chapter 9A.
Prohibits deceptive trade practices and gives the Attorney General enforcement power to protect consumers.
Provides employment protections for workers aged 40 and older against age-based discrimination.
Criminal penalties and protective orders for domestic violence cases, with mandatory arrest provisions under certain circumstances.
Requires landlords to maintain rental properties in a habitable condition and make essential repairs within 14 days of written notice.
Allows simplified probate procedures for estates valued under $25,000, reducing costs and delays for families.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Report child abuse or neglect
1-800-272-7517
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Alabama continues implementing sentencing reform measures aimed at reducing prison overcrowding and expanding alternative sentencing programs.
New programs expand legal protections for consumers in underserved areas accessing broadband services under state infrastructure initiatives.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $58 (claims up to $6,000)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $300-$350
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $150-$300
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Statewide free civil legal help for low-income residents in housing, family, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →Systemic legal advocacy for poverty, criminal justice reform, and immigration issues.
Visit Website →Pro bono attorneys for low-income Jefferson County residents in civil legal matters.
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