Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Oregon. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal services to low-income Oregonians statewide in housing, employment, public benefits, and farm worker issues.
Visit Website →Offers free legal help to low-income residents across Oregon in family, housing, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Connects residents with attorneys for legal consultations and provides referrals for pro bono assistance.
Visit Website →Provides free legal services to low-income Oregonians statewide in housing, employment, public benefits, and farmworker issues.
Visit Website →Offers free civil legal help to low-income residents across Oregon in housing, family, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Oregon is the court of last resort with seven justices. The Court of Appeals handles intermediate appeals with 13 judges. Circuit Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in all 36 counties. Oregon does not have separate municipal courts; all matters are handled through the circuit court system.
Comprehensive tenant protections under ORS Chapter 90, including statewide rent control (limited to 7% plus CPI annually), security deposit rules, and just cause eviction requirements for tenancies over one year.
Broad anti-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, and disability.
Consumer protection law under ORS 646.605 prohibiting deceptive business practices with enforcement by the Attorney General and private right of action.
Provides up to 12 weeks (14 for pregnancy complications) of paid leave for family, medical, and safe leave purposes.
Strong tenant protections under ORS Chapter 90, including statewide rent stabilization limiting increases to 7% plus CPI annually.
Provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid protected leave for employers with 25+ employees, covering more workers than federal FMLA.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-866-223-1111
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Continued implementation of Paid Leave Oregon providing up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave.
Adjusted annual rent increase caps and strengthened just cause eviction requirements for tenant protection.
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: $35-$55 (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: $281-$550
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $273-$350
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 Oregonians in housing, family, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Free legal help in 26 Oregon counties covering housing, family, consumer, and immigration matters.
Visit Website →Reduced-fee consultations and referrals to Oregon attorneys for qualifying individuals.
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