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Legal aid eligibility estimator

Estimate whether you qualify for free civil legal aid, a sliding-scale attorney, or a contingency-fee case. Uses 2025 Federal Poverty Level thresholds.

Estimator only. Actual eligibility is determined by the legal aid office, bar program, or attorney reviewing your case. Contingency cases are always case-specific.

Your estimate

Household FPL$15,060
Your income as % of FPL232%
Modest-means and flat-fee representation likely available

Most state bar 'modest means' panels serve households up to about 400% of FPL. Many issues — wills, uncontested divorce, simple business formation, traffic — are handled on flat fees under $1,500.