Legal Services of North Dakota
Last updated August 2026
Legal Services of North Dakota gives free civil legal help to low-income and older North Dakotans. It does not charge clients for legal services. To get help, you must meet income requirements, have a North Dakota legal issue, and complete an application. Applications are taken by phone during intake hours.
There are two phone lines. If you are under age 60, call the general intake line at 1-800-634-5263. If you are age 60 or older, call the senior legal hotline at 1-866-621-9886. Intake runs Monday through Thursday, 9am to 3pm Central.
Apply by phone, not by message. The office does not accept new applications by email, fax, or a voicemail left for a staff person. So plan to call one of the intake lines during those hours.
The programs handle civil, noncriminal problems. That includes government and public benefits, family law, housing, consumer problems, health issues, elderly law, domestic violence, and veteran services.
Do not assume you earn too much. If money is tight, apply and let them check. Civil legal problems like eviction move on court deadlines, so call as soon as a notice or court paper arrives.
Stack your help. Dial 2-1-1 for local rent funds that may clear a balance before a case gets worse, and use the Customer Support Center at 1-866-614-6005 for benefits like SNAP and Medicaid.
Phone 1-800-634-5263
Updated August 2026 Program details can change — confirm with the program directly.
Who qualifies
- Low-income North Dakota residents with a civil, noncriminal legal problem; a separate senior line at 1-866-621-9886 serves residents age 60 and older
- Applications are taken by phone during intake hours, not by email or voicemail to individual staff
You may qualify. The program makes the final decision.
How to apply
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Call the general intake line at 1-800-634-5263 if you are under age 60.
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Call the senior hotline at 1-866-621-9886 if you are age 60 or older.
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Call during intake hours, Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm Central.
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Be ready to show income and describe your North Dakota legal problem.
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For an eviction, call as soon as a notice or court paper arrives.
What the application looks like
Common questions
How do I get free legal help in North Dakota?
Call Legal Services of North Dakota at 1-800-634-5263, or 1-866-621-9886 if you are age 60 or older. Intake is Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm Central.
Who qualifies?
Low-income and older North Dakotans with a civil (noncriminal) legal problem who meet income requirements and complete an application.
What kinds of cases do they take?
Government and public benefits, family law, housing, consumer problems, health issues, elderly law, domestic violence, and veteran services.
Can I apply by email?
No. New applications are taken by phone during intake hours, not by email, fax, or voicemail to a staff person.
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