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.
Basic Rights Oregon
LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy and education organization.
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.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Free civil legal services for low-income clients statewide.
Oregon Law Center
Provides free legal services for housing, employment, family, and benefits matters.
Disability Rights Oregon
Protection and advocacy for Oregonians with disabilities.
Northwest Workers’ Justice Project
Offers legal representation, advocacy, and education for worker rights.
St. Andrew Legal Clinic
Sliding-scale family law representation for low- and moderate-income individuals.
Outside In — Transgender and Gender Diverse Services
Assists and provides financial aid for legal name and gender marker changes. Offers medical and behavioral health care; staff collaborate with legal volunteers.
SOAR Immigration Legal Services, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
Low-cost immigration and humanitarian legal services.
Youth, Rights and Justice
Juvenile defense and advocacy for youth and families involved in the foster care or juvenile system.
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.
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.
