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Finding legal assistance

The DFML cannot act as your personal lawyer or give you legal advice. The organizations below may be able to help you find a lawyer in your area or help you find out if you qualify for discounted or free legal services.

Statewide

Private lawyer referral services

(617) 654-0400

Toll-free: (866) MASS-LRS ((866) 627-7577)

Free legal representation for low-income individuals

Free small claims court advice

(833) 365-7227

Free Legal Services for Low Income Landlords

Boston area

Private lawyer referral services

(781) 939-2797

Free legal representation for low-income individuals

(617) 371-1234
Toll-free: (800) 323-3205

617-495-4408

(617) 522-3003

617-603-1700

Metrowest area

Free legal representation for low-income individuals

(508) 620-1830
Toll-free: (800) 696-1501

Northeastern Massachusetts

Private lawyer referral services

(978) 741-7888
 

Free legal representation for low-income individuals

(978) 458-1465

Southeastern Massachusetts

Private lawyer referral services

(508) 362-2121

  • Bristol County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

(508) 990-1303

(617) 471-9693

(774) 257-4488

Free legal representation for low-income individuals

Brockton: (508) 586-2110
Fall River: (508) 676-6265
Hyannis: (508) 775-7020
 

Central Massachusetts

Private lawyer referral services

(508) 752-1311
Toll-free: (800) 622-9700

Free legal representation for low-income individuals

(855) 255-5342
TTY: (508) 755-3260

Western Massachusetts

Private lawyer referral services

(413) 773-9839

(888) 351-8038

(413) 732-4660

(413) 586-8729

Free legal representation for low-income individuals

(855) 255-5342
TTY: (508) 755-3260

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Get answers to your questions in English, Español, and Português. Translation services for up to 240+ languages are also available. Call Department of Family and Medical Leave, Get answers to your questions in English, Español, and Português. Translation services for up to 240+ languages are also available. at (833) 344-7365

Department of Family and Medical Leave - Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m - 4:30 p.m.

Fraud Reporting Hotline: Call Department of Family and Medical Leave, Fraud Reporting Hotline: at (857) 366-7201

Department of Family and Medical Leave - Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Intermittent Leave Hours Reporting Line: Call Department of Family and Medical Leave, Intermittent Leave Hours Reporting Line: at 857-972-9256

Department of Family and Medical Leave - Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m - 4:30 p.m.

For questions about contributions and exemptions: Call Department of Family and Medical Leave, For questions about contributions and exemptions: at (617) 466-3950

Department of Revenue - Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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