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Name:	Nevada Legal Services - Reno Office
Brief Description:	Provides assistance for the following legal issues: government benefits, work related problems, housing problems, immigration, health care, and Indian law. In cooperation with other legal providers, Nevada Legal Services provides limited services in the following areas: private landlord/tenant, consumer law, and family law.
Website Address:	http://www.nevadalawhelp.org
Services:	Self-help information is available at http://www.nevadalawhelp.org Immigration: Assistance with domestic violence issues VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) cases. Public Assistance & Benefits: legal problems related to food stamps, SSI (Supplemental Security Income), county welfare benefits, temporary assistance to needy families (TANF), kinship program (guardianships for minors) Work Related Issues: unemployment compensation appeals Public Housing Matters: denial of application, termination problems, rent calculation, housing inspection issues, Justice Court representation for evictions and appeals to District Court for evictions Private Housing Matters: eligible clients are assisted with issues related to mobile home park tenancies and private landlord-tenant matters Health Care: Medicaid (state & federal), Medical Assistance, Nevada Check-Up, Medicare Income Tax Issues: clinics and legal representation for qualified taxpayers Matters NOT handled by this agency: abortion, annulments, legal separations, class action suits, criminal matters, euthanasia or assisted suicide, incarcerated persons, name changes, personal injury, wills, worker's compensation.
Target Population:	Washoe County residents who meet eligibility requirements
Address:	204 Marsh Ave., 3rd Fl., Reno, NV 89509-1654
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Eligibility:	Eligibility depends upon the type of legal assistance you need and your income level. To be eligible for assistance through Nevada Legal Services you must be an individual, household organization, or group with a low income. During your first appointment you will either be advised and/or briefly assisted by one of the advocates or be referred. If formal representation is requested, Nevada Legal Services staff will make that eligibility decision at a later date.
Appointment Needed:	It is best to call the office first. An attorney or paralegal may be able to advise you over the telephone or schedule an appointment for an interview.
Phone:	775-284-3491
Hours:	8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Service Area:	Washoe County
Counties:	Washoe County
Provides Language Services:	Yes
Languages:	Spanish
Language Service Arrangements Needed:	No
Subjects:	Consumer/Business Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Government Benefits, Misc Law, Money Problems, Property Law
Mission:	The Mission of Nevada Legal Services is to strengthen the community by ensuring fairness and providing equal access to justice for low-income Nevadans.