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Indianapolis Bar Association
Caren Chopp
Pro Bono and Legal Services Coordinator
Work: 317.269.2000
Fax: 317.269.1915
135 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 1500
Indianapolis, IN 46204
E-mail:
IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law and Indiana Legal Services
IUSOC Legal Services
By providing free legal service to the underserved of Indiana, IU-SOC Legal Services hopes to build up and develop a strong and long lasting connection with local Hoosiers. IU-SOC Legal Services operates in partnership with Indiana Legal Services to provide these services.
Email:
Phone: (317) 274-0004
3102 E. 10th Street, 46201
About the Law School Clinics
» Volunteer Opportunity for Alumni and Other Attorneys: Health and Human Rights Clinic
The Law Clinics at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law have a legacy of more than 20 years of learning and service. Since the clinics began in 1982, more than 1,100 students have provided access to legal counsel for more than 3,500 clients. The clinic offices are located on the first floor of Lawrence W. Inlow Hall, Room 111.
To learn more about the clinical programs, follow the links in the menu on the left or contact us at:
530 W. New York Street, Room 111
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3225
Tel: (317) 274-1911
Fax: (317) 274-8901
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Law Clinics at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law work on Civil, Disability and Criminal cases on a referral basis
Christie Popp
Directing Attorney
Immigrants' and Language Rights Center
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
214 S. College Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 339-7668
You may know that Indiana Legal Services, Inc, through its Immigrants’ and Language Rights Center, handles a wide range of immigration cases, but did you know that we also handle cases related to immigrants’ rights and language access issues?Immigrants and Limited-English Proficient Hoosiers are entitled to certain governmental benefits, and the government agencies who provide those benefits and services do not always comply with federal law. We help advocate on behalf of immigrant and LEP clients in these areas.
Here are some examples of cases we have recently worked on:
- A United States citizen with two US citizen children and an undocumented spouse was wrongfully denied housing assistance because her spouse is undocumented;
- A client with a U Visa needed assistance applying for housing assistance for her US citizen child;
- A lawful permanent resident was denied food stamps, even though she was eligible. She was incorrectly told she had to wait ten years to apply;
- A lawful permanent resident was wrongfully denied social security disability because he was in removal proceedings;
- A lawful permanent resident who needed to apply for citizenship to keep her SSI;
- LEP individuals were denied or terminated from Medicaid because of a failure to cooperate, which really meant an inability to communicate with their caseworker to comply;
- An LEP who was denied the opportunity to take a professional licensing exam because of an inability to speak English (when English was not a qualification);
- LEP parents who were unable to access services from a state-funded program because of their inability to speak English.
Many immigrants, non-English speakers, and, even, social service advocates, do not realize that federal law requires agencies and other recipients of federal funds to ensure access to services for limited English proficient individuals. If you know of someone who has been denied benefits or services because of their immigration status or their inability to speak English, they can apply for our free services by calling 866-964-2138. I’ve attached a flyer. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Raio G. Krishnayya, Esq.
Executive Director
Center for Victim and Human Rights
201 N. Illinois Street
16th Floor, South Tower
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Office: (317) 610-3427
Fax: (317) 610-3202
E-mail:
Muslim Alliance of Indiana
Pro bono Immigration Legal Services for Victims of Violence
Contact Ashan Paarlberg
317-520-1076
Legal Services Programs in Marion
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic
3333 North Meridian Street, Suite 201
Indianapolis, IN 46208
phone 317.429.4131
fax 317429.4130
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Child Advocates, Inc.
4701 N. Keystone Avenue, Suite 250
Indianapolis, In 46205
(317)205-3055
Heartland Pro Bono Council
151 N. Delaware Suite 1800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 614-5304
Heartland Pro Bono Council
151 N. Delaware Suite 1800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 614-5304
IBA Bankruptcy Legal Help Line
(317) 269-1910
Indiana Legal Services - Homeless Project
151 N. Delaware Suite 1800
Indianapolis, In 46204
(317) 631-9410
Indiana Legal Services - Indianapolis
Market Square Center
151 North Delaware
Suite 1800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 631-9410
Indiana Legal Services - Senior Law Project
151 N. Delaware Suite 1800
Indianapolis, In 46204
(317) 631-9410
Indianapolis Bar Association
135 N. Pennsylvania St., Ste 1500
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 269-2222
Indiana Legal Services has Free Legal Advice:
Every Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1866-964-2138
Indianapolis Bar Association-Legal Advice Hotline
135 N. Pennsylvania St., Ste 1500
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 269-2222
Indianapolis Bar Association-Legal Line
135 N. Pennsylvania St., Ste 1500
Indianapolis, 46204
(317) 269-2000
Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, Inc.
615 North Alabama Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 635-9538
Marion County Bar Association
617 Indiana Ave. Suite 209
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 634-3950
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic
3333 N Meridian Street
Suite 201
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 429-4131
Protective Order Pro Bono Project
PO Box 1365
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1365
(317) 236-0116
The following services are available throughout the state
If you would like to request a speaker from the Indiana Attorney General's Office please complete the online request form.
Indiana Attorney General's Office
Indiana Government Center South
302 W. Washington St., 5th Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317.232.6201
Fax: 317.232.7979
E-mail:
Consumer Protection Division
302 W. Washington Street, 5th Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317.232.6330 or 1.800.382.5516
ID Theft Unit
302 W. Washington St., 5th Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 1.800.382.5516
E-mail:
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
302 W. Washington Street, 5th Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317.915.5300
Hotline: 1.800.382.1039
Telephone Privacy Division
302 W. Washington Street, 5th Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317.232.6243 or 1.888.834.9969
Patient Abuse & Neglect Program
302 W. Washington Street, 5th Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Hotline: 1.800.382.1039
Unclaimed Property Division
P.O. Box 2504
Greenwood, IN 46142
Phone: 1.866.IN.CLAIM (1.866.462.5246)
E-mail:
Victim Assistance Division
302 W. Washington Street, 5th Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 1.800.258.0993
E-mail:
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