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Trial Court Law Libraries
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Legal Assistance

There are a variety of resources available for litigants seeking legal guidance and professionals offering services.

Legal assistance is very helpful to people participating in court proceedings. There are many different services available to help you. You may choose to find and hire an attorney, or take advantage of other programs, such as limited assistance representation, lawyer for the day, or legal clinics. Find information on your options here.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Finding a lawyer 
Working with a lawyer 

All other tasks

Apply to become a certified LAR attorney 

What you need to know

Limited Assistance Representation 
Lawyer for the Day programs 
Civil Appeals Clinic 
Learn about Court Service Centers 

Contact Information

Address

Administrative office (no law library at this location)
2 Center Plaza, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
directions 

Phone

(800) 445-8989

Within Massachusetts only

TTY (800) 281-3683

Within Massachusetts only

Online

Reference librarians online Chat with a law librarian 
Reference librarians via email masslawlib@gmail.com

Related Services

Additional Resources

Trial Court Law Libraries
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