The following are some links to other sites that may be of interest to you. While we hope that you find the information useful and helpful, please understand that it is general and for informational purposes only. There is no substitute for the advice a lawyer can provide to someone facing a legal problem. Also, we cannot be responsible for the content of other web sites that you might reach through our web page.

LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER POVERTY LAW ORGANIZATIONS

MassLegalHelp.Org
This site is geared towards legal issues affecting low-income people. It contains hundreds of pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, information sheets and articles prepared by Massachusetts legal services programs. It also contains links to other legal services programs in Massachusetts.

BAR REFERRAL PANELS

If you are not eligible for free legal representation, you may be able to obtain a referral to an attorney from one of these lawyer referral panels.

The Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service is one of the largest non-profit referral services of its kind in the nation, providing referrals to attorneys throughout Massachusetts who handle particular areas of law. In addition, this site contains free online legal information.

The Boston Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service is a non-profit public service of the Boston Bar Association designed to provide you with an impartial referral to an attorney in your city or town who handles a specific kind of legal problem.

OTHER HELPFUL WEBSITES:

http://www.lawlib.state.ma.us This is the state trial court website. It has information on numerous legal issues and also a section where you can ask a librarian.

http://www.mass211.org  Website where you can access social services agency phone numbers throughout the state.

http://www.mass.gov  Website for the state of Massachusetts.  You can access information about all three branches of state government.

http://www.massresources.org  A free online resource for Massachusetts residents in need of housing, food, health care, and other basic services.

http://www.nlrc.aoa.gov  Website that has general information on a national level about numerous legal issues that impact Elders.

http://www.nclc.org  National Consumer Law Center

http://www.ssa.gov  Social Security Administration

http://www.cominghomedirectory.org  Coming Home Directory - A Resource Directory of Offender Reentry Services in Greater Boston Area