Legal Assistance

This page brings together resources to help you with legal issues—whether you need to find a lawyer or just need legal information that relates to you.

These resources are not provided directly by the Executive Office of Aging & Independence, but they are trusted services from across the Commonwealth.

A list of organizations to help find a lawyer in your area or to see if you qualify for free legal services for low-income individuals.

Find tips and resources to help you locate free or low-cost legal help in your area. You can also look up information about lawyers, including any complaints or disciplinary actions against them.

Volunteer Lawyers Project of Boston provides free legal information and referrals to Massachusetts residents age 60 and older.

The Massachusetts Courts and the Volunteer Lawyers Project can help you learn about elder law, find an attorney, or even file a consumer complaint if you are having trouble with a business.