Legal ServicesThe Legal Services Directory is a collection of legal organizations and resources available for people in Idaho seeking assistance with their legal situation.
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Find manuals designed to assist you in understanding Idaho's laws, an archive of the Attorney General's published opinions and legal guidelines, information on living wills, and links to additional resources.
The Supreme Court of Idaho hears appeals from final decisions of the district courts, orders of the Public Utilities Commission and the Industrial Accident Commission. Visit their website to learn more.
There are 12 regional circuits each of which has a United States court of appeals. A court of appeals hears appeals from the district courts located within its circuit, appeals from decisions of federal administrative agencies and additional areas.
All bankruptcy cases are handled in federal courts under rules outlined in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Idaho Legal Aid Services is a nonprofit statewide law firm dedicated to providing equal access to justice for low income people through quality advocacy and education.
The constant purpose of the ACLU is to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed all people in the country by the constitution and the laws of the United States of America.
Disability Rights Idaho (DRI) provides free legal and advocacy services to persons with disabilities.
The Idaho Commission on Human Rights administers state and federal anti-discrimination laws in Idaho in a manner that is fair, accurate, and timely.
The Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is operated as a public service of the Idaho State Bar. The fee for LRS is $35 unless the cases are personal injury, medical malpractice, or workers’ compensation which receive a free referral. LRS attorneys have agreed to provide referral clients with an initial half hour consultation at no fee. Any further fees are to be negotiated between the lawyer and the client.
If you are low-income and need a lawyer for a civil matter, IVLP may be able to help. Using a statewide network of volunteer attorneys, IVLP provides free civil legal assistance through advice and consultation, brief legal service, and representation. IVLP does not have attorneys on staff and relies on attorneys in the community to volunteer their time and expertise.
ATTENTION: Court mail service fees for mailing physical copies of court documents through the U.S. Postal Service will rise starting July 14. The new rates will match recent increases to mailing fees made by the USPS itself. These changes are only for physical mail service and do not affect electronic service of documents.
The new fees include:
Petition to Shield Records from Public Disclosure (Idaho Supreme Court Website)
Starting Jan. 1, 2024, the Clean Slate Act will allow people convicted of certain nonviolent, non-assaultive offenses to ask a court to shield their cases from public view. The Clean Slate Act can be found in Idaho Code section 67-3004(11).
Click here for instructions on filing Redacted and Unredacted documents.
On July 17, 2019 all Idaho Legal Aid offices and hotlines can be reached by calling one statewide number: 208-746-7541. Calling the old numbers will automatically forward callers to the new statewide number.
Issue Affecting Electronic Service of Idaho Court Documents
The Pro Bono Commission has created and approved the following forms for attorneys making limited pro bono appearances.
Click below to find frequently requested probation forms:
Complete and E-file CAO Forms
