Montana Legal Services Association empowers low-income Montanans by providing them the tools to help themselves with civil, non-criminal legal issues, at no cost. We always recommend talking to a competent attorney about your legal problem. For specific legal resources available in your area, please visit our Locations page.
If you are looking for legal information, forms, or additional resources, MLSA provides or partners with the following resources for additional information.
MontanaLawHelp.org provides general legal information and legal forms for a variety of civil topics. You can find articles, forms, courts, where to find legal help, and more. If you need help finding what you need, use the Chat Now button.
Montana Law HelpCreated to help you know your rights when dealing with a consumer debt. This tool gives you specific resources based on your answers to find out if a debt collector could be breaking the law.
Debt OptionsAskKarla.org is an online advice platform that allows individuals who meet MLSA’s income requirements to ask civil legal questions that are then answered by qualified pro bono attorneys.
Ask KarlaA free service offered by the Montana Supreme Court to provide legal forms and information to people with civil, non-criminal legal problems who are handling their case on their own.
Learn MoreThe State Bar of Montana offers a free, non-profit, Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) for the community on their website. Go to for the Public, then Hire a Lawyer.
Learn MoreThe State Law Library provides access to legal information consistent with the research needs and concerns of Montana’s courts, legislature, state officers, and the general public.
Learn MoreMLSA partners with the Montana Supreme Court and Court Help Program to provide legal kiosks and Court Help Connect stations at various locations across Montana.
These stations provide links to legal information, forms, and resources. Connect stations also allow users to video chat directly with a trained court staff person, which is intended to help people representing themselves in court answer basic questions about the process.
Video chat is available by appointment only. Call the State Law Library at 406-444-9300 during regular business hours to schedule an appointment.
Nothing on this page, or in links provided on this page, constitutes legal advice or the practice of law. Nor does viewing this page form an attorney/client relationship between you and Montana Legal Services Association. All visitors should consult with a qualified legal professional regarding their individual questions, needs, or issues that may be of concern. Before hiring any attorney, you should investigate the attorney’s reputation and qualifications. We are not responsible for any information on this site. All of the content on this site is for general informational and educational purposes only.