Legal Resources

Nonprofit and low-/no-cost legal and support services in the Portland area.

CLEAR Clinic

Provides free help to clear criminal and eviction records, update legal names and gender markers, access immigration support, and resolve housing issues. Drop-in legal clinics available throughout the state.

For trans people For immigrants For people seeking record relief

Basic Rights Oregon

LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy and education organization.

For LGBTQIA+ folks

American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon

The ACLU of Oregon builds political power in meaningful partnership with impacted individuals and communities to disrupt and defend against oppressive systems. Together, we educate and dispel misinformation, advocate at all levels of government, and fight in courts to protect and advance our democracy, civil liberties and civil rights.

For all

Oregon Law Center

Provides free legal services for housing, employment, family, and benefits matters.

For low-income Oregonians

St. Andrew Legal Clinic

Sliding-scale family law representation for low- and moderate-income individuals.

For families and individuals with family law issues

Youth, Rights and Justice

Juvenile defense and advocacy for youth and families involved in the foster care or juvenile system.

For children, youth, and families

Portland Sex Worker Resource Project

By-and-for sex worker mutual aid collective providing harm reduction, peer support, and community-based referrals for legal and social services.

For sex workers

Community Resources

Free wrap-around support services in the Portland area.

The Cupcake Girls

Provides confidential, non-judgmental support to those involved in the sex industry. Offers trauma-informed advocacy, outreach, and holistic referrals for legal, medical, and social services. Also provides aftercare for those affected by sex trafficking.

For sex workers

Q Center

Portland’s LGBTQ+ community hub. The Q Center’s Resources page provides links to a wide range of local and statewide LGBTQIA2S+ services — including health care, housing, legal aid, peer support, and community programs.

For LGBTQIA+ folks