Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Maine. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal help to low-income Mainers in housing, family law, public benefits, and consumer matters statewide.
Visit Website →Offers free legal representation to Maine residents aged 60 and older on civil legal matters.
Visit Website →Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys for free legal assistance in civil matters.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal help to low-income Mainers statewide in housing, family, benefits, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →Coordinates pro bono legal services for low-income Maine residents through volunteer attorneys.
Visit Website →The Supreme Judicial Court of Maine is the court of last resort. There is no intermediate appellate court. The Superior Court handles major civil and criminal cases. District Courts handle lesser civil cases, small claims, and certain criminal matters. Probate Courts handle estate and guardianship matters in each county.
Strong tenant protections under Title 14 requiring landlords to maintain premises in habitable condition with clear tenant remedies.
Comprehensive anti-discrimination law covering employment, housing, education, public accommodations, and credit with broad protected categories including sexual orientation.
Consumer protection law under Title 5 prohibiting unfair or deceptive practices in trade or commerce.
Provides medical and income benefits to injured workers with specific protections and dispute resolution procedures.
Comprehensive anti-discrimination law covering employment, housing, education, and public accommodations with broad protected categories.
Governs rental relationships under Title 14, Chapter 710, with strong tenant protections including habitability and eviction procedures.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-866-834-4357
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Implementation of Maine's paid family and medical leave program providing up to 12 weeks of paid benefits.
New protections limiting rent increases and requiring just cause for eviction in certain municipalities.
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: 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: 3 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.
Typical filing fee: $50-$70 (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: $200-$300
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $120-$200
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 services for low-income Mainers in housing, family, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Free legal services for Maine residents aged 60 and older on issues of benefits, housing, and consumer protection.
Visit Website →Law school clinic at the University of Maine School of Law providing free legal services in various matters.
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