Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Nevada. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal help to low-income Nevadans in housing, family law, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Offers free legal services and self-help resources to low-income residents in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents in northern Nevada, primarily the Reno-Sparks area.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents statewide in housing, family, consumer, and benefits matters.
Visit Website →Serves low-income residents in the Las Vegas area with free legal help in housing, family, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Nevada is the court of last resort with seven justices. The Court of Appeals handles intermediate appeals. District Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction across 11 judicial districts. Justice Courts handle minor civil and criminal cases. Municipal Courts handle city ordinance violations.
Comprehensive rental law under NRS Chapter 118A covering security deposits (three months' max), habitability, and eviction procedures with 7-day pay or quit notices.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, and national origin.
Consumer protection law under NRS 598 prohibiting deceptive business practices with enforcement by the Attorney General.
One of nine community property states; marital property is equally owned by both spouses, significantly affecting divorce proceedings.
Governs rentals under NRS Chapter 118A, with strong tenant protections including just cause eviction requirements and security deposit limits.
Prohibits employment discrimination and includes protections for sexual orientation, gender identity, and domestic violence victims.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-800-500-1556
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Strengthened renter protections including extended eviction notice periods and limits on late fees.
Continued scheduled minimum wage increases reaching parity between tipped and non-tipped workers.
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 (oral) / 6 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: 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: 3 years (1 year from discovery)
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.
Typical filing fee: $56-$95 (claims up to $10,000)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $270-$400
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $250-$350
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Free civil legal services for low-income residents statewide in housing, family, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Free legal services for low-income residents in Clark County covering family, housing, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents in the Reno-Sparks area and northern Nevada.
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