CIVIL OR HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN ALASKA
When there is a question about civil or human rights violations, there are organizations that help interpret laws and regulations, investigate complaints and, if necessary, intervene on a person's behalf. Agencies to contact:

Disability Law Center of Alaska-Juneau
230 South Franklin St., Suite 209
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 586-1627

Disability Law Center of Alaska-Anchorage
3330 Arctic Blvd., Suite 103
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone and TTY: (907) 565-1002
Toll-free: (800) 478-1234 [Alaska only]
Fax: (907) 565-1000
E-mail: akpa@dlcak.org
Web: www.dlcak.org

ALASKA LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
If you require the services of an attorney and don't have one, the Alaska Lawyer Referral Service offers referrals based on the type of law an attorney practices.

Alaska Lawyer Referral Service
P.O. Box 100279
Anchorage, AK 99510-0279
Phone: (907) 272-0352 or
Toll-free: (800) 770-9999
Web: www.alaskabar.org/index.cfm?id=4999

ALASKA LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION
Federal regulations require Alaska Legal Services to adopt priority cases they will handle. These priorities are subject to approval by Alaska Legal Services' Client Council.

This is a brief description of the kinds of cases for which persons will generally receive appointments.

HIGH PRIORITY: These cases receive the highest priority for appointments and acceptance of cases.

• Income maintenance and health care cases: AFDC, Social Security, Food Stamps, General Relief, Medicaid
  
• Shelter cases: evictions, problems with public housing, utility shut-offs, denial of essential services by landlord (if tenant has requested corrective action)
  
• Family Law: divorce if there are children of the marriage and violence or child abuse is involved
  
• Emergency wills: persons over 60 or very ill
  
• Limited entry: if permit is being denied
  
• Prisoner's rights: if there is a life-threatening situation or very serious complaint that affects many prisoners
  
• Native allotments; subsistence issues; federal trust property problems and disputes with the government over land
  

All other cases may not be accepted. Referrals will be given if possible. The maximum annual income level for an individual seeking legal assistance is subject to the official Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Contact your nearest office:

Alaska Legal Services Corporation
1016 W. 6th Ave., #200
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 272-9431
Web: www.alsc-law.org

Alaska Legal Services Corporation
419 6th St. #322
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 586-6425

Alaska Legal Services Corporation
NBA Building
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: (907) 225-6420

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, STATE OF ALASKA
The commission investigates discrimination and other human rights abuses statewide.

Alaska Human Rights Commission
800 A St., Suite 204
Anchorage, AK 99501-3669
Phone: (907) 276-7474
Toll-free (800) 478-4692

COLUMBIA LEGAL SERVICES
Columbia Legal Services provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and senior citizens over the age of 60. Services concentrate on problems in obtaining welfare funds; advocacy concerning housing problems; legal services and shelter needs for battered women. Contact:

Columbia Legal Services
101 Yesler Way #300
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 464-5911

OTHER LEGAL ASSISTANCE OFFICES

Multnomah County Legal Aid
700 SW Taylor #300
Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (503) 224-4086

San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation
50 Fell Street, 1st floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 982-1300

Legal Aid Society of Alameda County
1440 Broadway, Room 402
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 451-9261