Alaska State Commission for Human Rights

The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights is the state agency that enforces the Alaska Human Rights Law, AS 18.80, with the mission of eliminating and preventing discrimination for all Alaskans.  The Commission has statewide powers and accepts and investigates complaints from individuals across all regions of the state.

(907) 274-4692

https://humanrights.alaska.gov/

Alaska Department of Law

The Department of Law is part of the executive branch of Alaska state government.  The Consumer Protection Unit of the Attorney General’s Office investigates unfair or deceptive business practices and files legal actions on behalf of the State of Alaska to stop such practices.  The Victim-Assistance program provides information to victims of a crime.  Resources to report Medicaid fraud and more.

(907) 269-5100

https://law.alaska.gov

Alaska Court System Self-Help: Represent Yourself

Many people represent themselves in court for a variety of reasons. Some cannot afford to pay lawyers and others believe that they can handle their case on their own. The Alaska Court System has information to help you represent yourself in some types of cases.  Many topics available, including housing, criminal cases, debt collection, domestic violence, small claims, traffic, and family law.

https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/index.htm

Alaska Legal Services Corporation

Offers a variety of free legal services.  Maintains a website with guides on civil legal services and resources for low-income persons and seniors in Alaska.  Operates a FREE Fair Housing Project eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunity for all people in Alaska, with a Landlord-Tenant

Hotline during the week.  (907) 272-9431 or Toll Free (888) 478-2572

Alaska Legal Services Corporation https://www.alsc-law.org/ Alaska Law Help https://alaskalawhelp.org/ Fair Housing Project https://www.fairhousingalaska.org/ Alaska Family Law Self-Help Video Series http://www.aklawselfhelp.org/  Alaska Tribal Legal Assistance https://alaskatribes.org/

Alaska Institute for Justice (formerly Alaska Immigration Justice Project)

Our mission is to promote and protect the human rights of all Alaskans including immigrants, refugees and Alaska Native communities by providing critical services to these underserved populations, including legal representation, language interpretive services, training and educational programs.

(907) 279-2457 or Toll Free (877) 273-2457

http://www.akijp.org/

Alaska Native Justice Center (ANJC)

ANJC serves as a bridge between Alaska Native people and the justice system. We provide a wide range of advocacy, prevention and intervention services, including victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, elder, reentry, family, and tribal justice.

(907) 793-3550

https://anjc.org/

Disability Law Center of Alaska

3330 Arctic Blvd, Suite 103, Anchorage

The Disability Law Center of Alaska is an independent non-profit law firm providing legal advocacy for people with disabilities anywhere in Alaska.  Issues include Social Security applications, disability-related employment discrimination, Medicaid appeals, and access to appropriate Special Education programs.

Toll Free (800) 478-1234

https://www.dlcak.org/

Alaska Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

The Alaska Lawyer Referral Service is made up of Alaska lawyers who have signed up to be listed on the Lawyer Referral Service and will charge no more than $125 for the first half-hour of consultation.

(907) 272-0352 or Toll Free in Alaska (800) 770-9999 [email protected]

https://alaskabar.org/for-lawyers/lawyer-referral-service/

Alaska Free Legal Answers from the American Bar Association

A free web-based service where you can get answers to legal questions if you meet the income requirements.  Once you create an account, you can post your civil legal question so a volunteer attorney can respond to your question by email.

https://www.freelegalanswers.org/

Office Of Victims’ Rights – State of Alaska

Anchorage

The Office of Victims’ Rights is an agency of the Alaska Legislature that provides free legal services to victims of crime to help them obtain the rights they are guaranteed under the Alaska constitution and statutes

(907) 754-3460 or Toll Free (844) 754-3460

https://ovr.akleg.gov/

Violent Crimes Compensation Board – Department of Public Safety

Anchorage

Are you the victim of a violent crime?  Financial assistance may be available to help pay for your crime related expenses. The Violent Crimes Compensation Board provides limited financial help to victims. The financial loss has to be the direct result of a violent crime and not reimbursable through another source such as insurance or worker’s compensation. The maximum that may be awarded is $40,000.

(907) 465-3040 or Toll Free (800) 764-3040

https://dps.alaska.gov/VCCB/Home

Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE)

VINE is the nation’s leading victim notification network. It allows survivors, victims of crime, and other concerned citizens to access timely and reliable information about offenders or criminal cases in U.S. jails and prisons.  Register to receive automated notifications via email, text, or phone call, or check custody status information online at any time.

https://vinelink.com

Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA)

ANDVSA provides a legal information and referral hotline. The hotline allows survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking to receive basic legal information and referrals from volunteer attorneys over the telephone.

Toll Free (888) 988-3725

https://andvsa.org/find-help/legal-resources/

The Office of Elder Fraud and Assistance – State of Alaska

Anchorage

The mission of the office is to investigate claims regarding the financial exploitation of Alaskans 60 and older and seek civil remedies on behalf of elders unable to bring a complaint without assistance.

(907) 334-5954

http://doa.alaska.gov/opa/oefa/