We believe that the justice system exists to protect the rights of everybody, not just those who can afford to hire an attorney.
Adults under the protection and jurisdiction of a court-appointed guardian may encounter a wide array of legal problems. The attorneys at Northern Nevada Legal Aid are prepared to help. We work to ensure protected persons’ rights are respected, help with opposition to guardianship petitions, and outline guardianship alternatives that may be available.
The Child Advocacy Program at Northern Nevada Legal Aid is designed to help with cases involving Child Protective Services, adoptions, and minor guardianships. Our team can represent children who have been removed from their parents’ custody or are under the jurisdiction of a court-appointed guardian, as well as adults seeking to adopt a child in the foster care system, in the Reno family court, and elsewhere.
Taking legal action to address the factors that keep people in abusive relationships is how our attorneys help domestic violence survivors. Our domestic violence work often involves divorce and custody cases in family court in Northern County and nearby counties, protection order issues and related legal problems, as well as referrals to community resources like shelters.
Our team of attorneys helps immigrants get and maintain legal immigration status. Although our focus is on petitioning for special protections for immigrants who have survived domestic violence or certain crimes, we also offer low-cost representation for other types of immigration cases.
Northern Nevada Legal Aid does not directly represent inmates. However, we help inmates gain access to legal resources that can help with non-criminal legal problems while in custody.
Our senior legal services cover a broad array of issues, such as housing, elder abuse, consumer fraud, and access to public benefits that might harm those who are 60 years old or older. A partnership between multiple community organizations and government agencies, the Senior Legal Center offers free and low-cost legal representation to seniors in Northern, Carson, Storey, and Douglas counties.
Our team of attorneys helps immigrants get and maintain legal immigration status. Although our focus is on petitioning for special protections for immigrants who have survived domestic violence or certain crimes, we also offer low-cost representation for other types of immigration cases.
Northern Nevada Legal Aid does not directly represent inmates. However, we help inmates gain access to legal resources that can help with non-criminal legal problems while in custody.
Our senior legal services cover a broad array of issues, such as housing, elder abuse, consumer fraud, and access to public benefits that might harm those who are 60 years old or older. A partnership between multiple community organizations and government agencies, the Senior Legal Center offers free and low-cost legal representation to seniors in Northern, Carson, Storey, and Douglas counties.
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