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

Free small claims court advice

             (833) 365-7227

Boston area

Private lawyer referral services

             (781) 939-2797

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

             (617) 495-4408

             (617) 522-3003

             (617) 603-1700

Metrowest area

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

Northeastern Massachusetts

Private lawyer referral services

             (978) 741-7888
 

             (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

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

Central Massachusetts

Private lawyer referral services

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

            (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

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

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Get answers to your questions in English, Español, and Português. Interpretation 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. Interpretation 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: Call Department of Family and Medical Leave, For questions about contributions: at (617) 466-3950

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

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