Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Nebraska. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal services to low-income Nebraskans statewide in housing, family, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Legal advocacy organization working on systemic issues affecting low-income and underserved Nebraskans.
Visit Website →Provides free and low-cost immigration legal services throughout Nebraska (formerly Justice For Our Neighbors).
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income Nebraskans statewide in housing, family, consumer, and benefits matters.
Visit Website →Non-profit legal advocacy organization working on poverty, immigration, and health care access issues.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Nebraska is the court of last resort with seven justices. The Court of Appeals handles intermediate appeals with six judges. District Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction across 12 judicial districts. County Courts handle probate, guardianship, small claims, and minor criminal and civil matters. Nebraska has a unique unicameral legislature.
Governs rental relationships under Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-1401, covering security deposits (one month for no pets), habitability, and eviction procedures.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, marital status, and age under the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Prohibits unfair or deceptive acts and practices in trade or commerce under Neb. Rev. Stat. 59-1601 with enforcement by the Attorney General.
Protects employees' rights to receive earned wages and establishes penalties for employers who fail to pay wages owed.
Governs rental relationships under Nebraska Revised Statutes 76-1401, covering security deposits and habitability.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital status.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence and sexual assault support
1-800-876-6238
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Significant property tax reform measures aimed at reducing the burden on homeowners and agricultural property owners.
Continued enrollment growth under Medicaid expansion with updated eligibility guidelines and benefit improvements.
Statute of Limitations: 4 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: 4 years (oral) / 5 years (written)
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: 4 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: 4 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: $26-$46 (claims up to $3,600)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $50-$150
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $50-$100
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 Nebraskans in housing, family, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Connects qualifying low-income residents with pro bono attorneys for civil legal matters.
Visit Website →Legal advocacy organization working on systemic issues of poverty, immigration, and child welfare.
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