File a complaint & get help

Where to go for legal aid, a lawyer referral, or to file a complaint with the right agency. These are public services — no money changes hands here. This is information, not legal advice.

Legal aid

Legal Services Corporation (find local legal aid)

Federally funded civil legal aid — find your local LSC-funded program

LawHelp.org

Free legal aid + self-help by state and topic

Pro Bono Net

Connects people with volunteer lawyers

American Bar Association — Free Legal Answers

Post a civil legal question, get a volunteer attorney answer (income-eligible)

Bar referral

ABA Lawyer Referral Directory

Find your state/local bar lawyer referral service (Rule 7.2-compliant programs)

State & local bar associations

Directory of every US state and local bar

File a complaint

CFPB — Submit a complaint (financial)

Banks, loans, credit, debt collection

FTC — ReportFraud.ftc.gov

Scams, fraud, bad business practices

USA.gov — State consumer protection / Attorney General offices

File a consumer complaint with your state AG

Attorney discipline — file a grievance

Report attorney misconduct to the state disciplinary authority