Legal Services, General

Serves immigrant victims of domestic violence or sexual assault who would like to obtain legal status in the United States through the VAWA self petition, T-Visa, or U-Visa process. Attorneys can also assist in family law matters. Includes safety planning, crisis counseling, and referral to other resources.

Provides pro bono civil legal services for eligible low-income individuals. Although the attorney will not charge a fee for his/her services, the client is responsible for the payment of court costs which cannot be waived or any other out-of-pocket expenses incurred on the client’s behalf.

Provides mediation services to clarify the key issues, explore options for resolution, choose a solution that works for everyone, improve relationships, and avoid the expense of court.

Program is intended to ensure families self-sufficiency by making child support a more reliable source of income. Program goals are to ensure children have the financial and medical support of both their parents; to foster responsible behavior towards children; to emphasize children need to have both parents involved in their lives; and, to reduce welfare costs.

Program is intended to ensure families self-sufficiency by making child support a more reliable source of income. Program goals are to ensure children have the financial and medical support of both their parents; to foster responsible behavior towards children; to emphasize children need to have both parents involved in their lives; and, to reduce welfare costs.

Provides pro bono civil legal services for eligible low-income individuals. Although the attorney will not charge a fee for his/her services, the client is responsible for the payment of court costs which cannot be waived or any other out-of-pocket expenses incurred on the client’s behalf.

Obtains school and medical records, prepare and file due process hearing requests, provides representation at early resolution sessions, mediations, and administrative hearings, and representation on Federal Court appeals. Represent the interests of children and their parents in obtaining a free and appropriate public education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Monthly outreach event that offers services including showers, housing, healthcare, legal aid, and behavioral health support.

Serves undocumented victims of domestic violence or  human trafficking who would like to obtain legal status in the United States through the VAWA self petition, T-Visa, or U-Visa process. May include safety planning, crisis counseling, and referral to other resources.

Program is intended to ensure families self-sufficiency by making child support a more reliable source of income. Program goals are to ensure children have the financial and medical support of both their parents; to foster responsible behavior towards children; to emphasize children need to have both parents involved in their lives; and, to reduce welfare costs.

The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA) is an independent, nonprofit, §501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates, parents and related professionals. COPAA focuses on the rights of children who receive special education services and supports, and who are eligible to be served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other statutes. This includes working to ensure that children with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). COPAA endeavors to improve the quality and quantity of legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities. COPAA does not represent individual parents but provides a network to assist, train, and inform advocates, attorneys, parents, and related professionals.

Member Search: Parents who are looking to find a special education attorney, a special education advocate, or a related professional may look up referrals in the COPAA Member Directory. This directory is to serve as a resource for members and the public to find attorneys, advocates and other professional who belong to COPAA and advocate on behalf of children with disabilities.

Assists individuals with applications for benefits under the immigration laws of the United States. Program represents individuals in immigration proceedings before Executive Office for Immigration Review United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Department of Human Services.

Provides civil rights support through advocacy and potentially litigation for Nevadans.

VINE provides automated notifications regarding the custody status of an offender. Department of Corrections utilizes this for victims of crime.

Offers free 10-15 minute consultations with a licensed volunteer attorney.

Offers free 20 minute consultations with a licensed volunteer attorney.