Vermont Bar Association's Modest Means Project

If Vermont Legal Aid or Legal Services Vermont can’t help you, we can refer you to the Vermont Bar Association's Modest Means Project. Lawyers who are part of the Modest Means Project may take your case for lower fees, depending on your situation and income.

Do you want to fill out a brief form to help find the right referral for your situation?

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If you are in danger, call 9-1-1 immediately.

If you have a court date that is coming up soon and need help preparing, please consider completing the brief referral form to see if free or low-cost help is available to you.

If you do not have a court date or a deadline for responding, please search our website for answers to your questions.

You can choose to complete the brief referral form at a later time.

You can call Legal Services Vermont and Vermont Legal Aid at 1-800-889-2047, or the Vermont Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-639-7036.

The problem I need help with is:

A civil legal issue - not a criminal issue

A criminal legal issue (I have been arrested or have had charges filed against me or I have filed charges against someone)

This website is for people who need help with civil (non-criminal) legal problems. If you have a criminal legal problem and need help:

Check with the police or the court in your county to find out where you can get help.
Go to the Vermont Defender General website and call the office listed that is closest to you.

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