Montana only:  www.montanabar.org; www.montanalawhelp.org;Montana Law Libraries: (State) www.lawlibrary.state.mt.us; (UofM) www.umt.edu/lawinsider/library/lawbysub/lawbysub.htm; Nationwide:   www.findlaw.com; www.freeadvice.com; www.findlegalhelp.org; www.nolo.com; www.law.cornell.edu/topics/

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

406-443-8590 The office does not routinely assist individuals, but focuses resources on cases affecting groups.  www.aclumontana.org

Citizens Advocate Office

800-332-2272 Helps with problems or complaints related to state agencies.

Montana Consumer Protection

www.doj.mt.gov/consumer ; 1-800-481-6896 or 406-444-4500 Assists with consumer problems relating to complaints with vehicles, telemarketers, etc. and educates consumers about their rights.

Crime Victim Compensation Program (CVC)

406-444-3653 or 800-498-6455 www.doj.state.mt.us/victims/victimcompensation.asp; CVC provides financial assistance to innocent crime victims who have been injured or killed as a result of a crime.

Domestic Violence

MLSA Domestic Violence Intake 406-951-0814 provides legal assistance to victims of domestic violence.

Aging Services Legal Division

John McCrea at 1-800-332-2272, or if you would prefer, you can e-mail your request to: jmccrea@state.mt.us
Information and Assistance; home and community based services case management, ombudsman program, state health insurance, emergency intervention.

Adult Protective Services

800-551-3191; protects older persons from abuse and neglect

Montana Human Rights Bureau

406-444-2884 Receives and investigates complaints of discrimination.

Landlord-Tenant Issues/Housing & Discrimination Resources

1-888-345-7474 See internet site for information on all housing issues:  www.montanapirg.org
Montana People’s Action Housing Hotline 1-406-728-5297 or 888-290-5711 Answers questions about landlord-tenant problems.

Montana Advocacy Program

800-245-4743 Provides information and referral services, representation by professional advocates and training and publications on the rights of people with disabilities. www.mtadv.org; 406-449-2344 voice/TDD

Montana Attorney General's Office

215 N. Sanders, Helena MT 59620    (406) 444-2026

Office of Disciplinary Counsel

866-288-9528 Investigates claims of ethical violations by lawyers.

People’s Law Center

P.O. Box 5046, Helena, MT 59604, 406-443-3896, The People’s Law Center handles social security disability cases (SSI and SSDI), Bozeman/Billings: 866-650-9013; Helena/Butte/Missoula:  800-406-5567; Great Falls/Havre: 800-406-5560.

Public Service Commission

406-444-6150; Assists with complaints regarding utility companies.

Montana Legal Services

Hotlines 800-666-6899 or 800-926-3144 or 800-666-6124 Free civil legal assistance for low income persons.  www.montanalawhelp.org

State Law Library of Montana

215 North Sanders, Helena, MT  59620-3004    406-444-3660, www.lawlibrary.state.mt.us;

U. of Montana School of Law

406-243-4311, Fax 406-243-2576, www.umt.edu/law

Veteran’s Administration

Veteran’s Administration Center:  406-442-6410.

State Auditor’s Office

Senior Fraud Protection Network 1-800-332-6148

DPHHS - Senior and Long Term Care

1-800-332-2272

Montana State Bar

406-442-7660

State Auditor’s Office

Senior Fraud Protection Network, 1-800-332-6148