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Compassion for Our Clients & Passion for Their Interests
Serving the Community Since 1965
Providing Legal Services to 11 Counties across Northern Nevada*
- Washoe
- Lyon
- Humboldt
- Pershing
- Carson City
- Storey
- Douglas
- Churchill
- Mineral
- Lander
- Elko
*Services available vary by county, please contact us for more information.
Who we Are
Northern Nevada Legal Aid (NNLA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit legal aid organization founded in 1965. Since that time, we have assisted thousands of vulnerable Northern Nevada residents who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Our team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants is dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to the legal system and that everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Housing/Consumer Protection
Northern Nevada Legal Aid assists low-income individuals who are facing foreclosure or eviction.
Senior Legal Center
Our senior legal services cover a broad array of issues impacting seniors.
Immigration
Our team of attorneys helps immigrants get and maintain legal immigration status.
Domestic Violence
Taking legal action to address the factors that keep people in abusive relationships.
Self-Help
We provide information, resources, and assistance to those who need to represent themselves in court.
Medical/ Legal Partnership
This partnership offers legal services for issues impacting health outcomes.
Pro Bono Referrals
Attorneys can volunteer their expertise and energy to help our neighbors most in need.
Adult Guardianship
We represent protected (and proposed protected) persons in adult guardianship proceedings.
What we do
We provide experienced and diverse civil legal services to protect the essential rights of Northern Nevadans most in need.
Housing/Consumer Protection
Northern Nevada Legal Aid assists low-income individuals who are facing foreclosure or eviction.
Senior Legal Center
Our senior legal services cover a broad array of issues impacting seniors.
Immigration
Our team of attorneys helps immigrants get and maintain legal immigration status.
Domestic Violence
Taking legal action to address the factors that keep people in abusive relationships.
Self-Help
We provide information, resources, and assistance to those who need to represent themselves in court.
Medical/ Legal Partnership
This partnership offers legal services for issues impacting health outcomes.
Pro Bono Referrals
Attorneys can volunteer their expertise and energy to help our neighbors most in need.
Adult Guardianship
We represent protected (and proposed protected) persons in adult guardianship proceedings.
We provided legal assistance on over 10,500 legal matters in 2022.
1,343 seniors over 60 assisted through our Senior Legal Center in 2022.
1,258 protected persons represented in adult guardianship cases in 2022.
Get Help
We provide experienced and diverse civil legal services to protect the essential rights of Northern Nevadans most in need.
What We've Been Up To
Three Ways You Can Help NNLA This Holiday Season
Did you know? Northern Nevada Legal Aid (NNLA) represents nearly every foster child in Washoe, Lyon, Carson City and Storey Counties. These courts, along with Douglas County, also appoint us
Northern Nevada Legal Aid Welcomes Lee Hand Elkins as Director of Impact Litigation and Strategic Advocacy
RENO, Nev. – Northern Nevada Legal Aid (NNLA) is pleased to welcome Lee Hand Elkins as its Director of Impact Litigation and Strategic Advocacy. Lee will collaborate with NNLA staff
Northern Nevada Legal Aid Welcomes Lisa Evans as New Executive Director
RENO, Nev. – Northern Nevada Legal Aid (NNLA) is happy to announce the appointment of Lisa Evans as the organization’s new Executive Director. Lisa is a long-standing Legal Aid attorney
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Spring 2021 Staff BBQ
Child Abuse Prevention Month
International Denim Day
Black History Month Online Social Media Recognition & Education – 02/2022
National Women’s Day Online Social Media Recognition & Education – 3/08/2022
UNR Undocuweek 2022 – 03/31/2022
Child Abuse Prevention Month & Spring Kickoff – 04/01/2022
State Legislature Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick-Off & Pinwheel Planting – 04/01/2022 at the NV State Legislature in Carson City.
Biggest Little Easter Egg Hunt & Resource Fair – 04/09/2022 At Rancho San Rafael Park
National Counsel of Juvenile Family Court Judges Pinwheel Planting and PSA Participation – 04/19/2022 At Greater NV Field
BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) Child Abuse Prevention Month Resource Fair & Pinwheel Planting – 04/23/2022
The Child’s Voice Luncheon – 04/29/2022 At The Renaissance Reno Hotel
Senior Law Center Resource Fair – 05/03/2022 At the Senior Law Center at the Washoe County Complex
Senior Resource Panel, collaboration with Senior Coalition of Washoe County – 05/06/2022 At the Senior Law Center
Thank you to Our Loyal Supporters
What our Clients Say
I want to commend you on the excellent legal services you provided in connection with my domestic violence issue. NNLA has all the attributes I expect in a good law firm. Knowledge, seasoned experience, professionalism, integrity and, responsiveness.
– NNLA CLIENT
