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AlaskaLawHelp.org
  • Self-help navigation for the Alaska Legal System
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What is AlaskaLawHelp.org?
  • An online collection of legal references, informational materials, and user-friendly resources.


  • Well organized and easy to use.  Just point and click to use each resource.


  • Over 1200 free resources available. No registering or password required.


  • Based on national LawHelp.org website and powered by probono.net.


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Why AlaskaLawHelp
  • Web-based information can be quickly updated and kept current.


  • Even users who do not have an Internet connection at home may have access to the Internet through a friend or family member, at school or work, at a community center or library, or a shelter.


  • Legal self-help empowers people and
  •      strengthens communities.


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Who uses AlaskaLawHelp?
  • Low-income Alaskans needing self-help legal or referral information.


  • Alaskans who don’t qualify for legal aid and can’t afford an attorney.
  • People who are representing themselves in court.


  • Advocates and service providers seeking information about legal issues for their clients.


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AlaskaLawHelp includes links to helpful resources.
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 AlaskaLawHelp.org homepage
  •     First, select an area of law
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Clicking on the sub-topic will allow you to view information specific to your need.
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You can access the full library of self-help slide shows from this menu on the AlaskaLawHelp home page.
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Here are self-help slide shows on many topics.
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Forms are located here.
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AlaskaLawHelp offers many forms.
  • Examples:


  • Civil Complaint packets, Motions packets, Notice of Garnishment and Notice of Right to Exemptions, Affidavit of Proof of Service.


  • Applications for housing assistance programs, weatherization and heating assistance, and other public assistance programs.


  •  Worker’s Compensation forms.


  •  Consumer complaint.


  • Forms can be printed out for immediate use.
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You can find information about the court system.
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“Need a Lawyer?” has information about free or low-cost legal services
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“Community Resources” asks for area information and displays a list of local resources
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Use the “Search” feature by entering a term or keyword.
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Here you can see the results when the term “Guardianship” was entered.
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Under “Special News” you can find bulletins, recent articles and news events.
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Non-English resources are available through this area.
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AlaskaLawHelp.org Partners
  • Alaska Legal Services Corporation
  • Alaska Court System
  • Alaska Bar Association
  • Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
  • Alaska Native Justice Center
  • Disability Law Center of Alaska
  • Alaska Immigration Justice Project
  • Ft. Richardson and Elmendorf AFB Advocacy Programs
  • Alaska Pro Bono Program, Inc.
  • The ACLU of Alaska Prison Project


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Alaska Legal Services Corporation
1648 S. Cushman Street, Suite 300
Fairbanks, Alaska
907-452-5181

 Click here to go to www.alaskalawhelp.org