13 Cooper Street Machias, ME – 04654 Phone: (207) 255-8656 Fax: (207) 255-8657 Pine Tree Legal Assistance is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality, free, civil legal aid to low-income Maine people. Our mission is to ensure that state and federal laws affecting the poor are enforced, while addressing systemic barriers to justice faced by low-income Mainers. We are committed to ensuring that all Maines have access to justice. Our services range from simple advice and short-time working to negotiations and full representation in the most difficult cases. To complement our limited staff capacity, we also provide user-friendly legal explanations and self-help tools, offer outreach and community education services, and work with institutions that serve low-income individuals, including social service providers, members of the private bar association, and the courts. We believe in fairness and justice for all. We provide free civil legal assistance in Maine. Read the Pine Tree statement on racial justice You can reach us by phone with your new request for help during these hours:Monday noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m. (except the first Tuesday of the month)Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn more about collections, privileges, income and wealth tax, identity theft, loans and more. Learn about property taxes, privileges, homeowner tax programs, how to manage foreclosures, and more. Under federal regulations, most Pine Tree services are limited to individuals whose household income is less than or equal to 200% or less than federal poverty guidelines (and less than 125% after deductions, such as shelter costs). Some of our programs result in higher revenues. If you are not eligible for our assistance, we will notify you immediately.
Learn about cross-border rights, tribal courts and more. Read current and past issues of Wabanaki Legal News. Learn more about your rights as a tenant in Maine. Here you will find information on evictions, unsafe housing, utilities and more. Learn about Maine`s laws on sexual assault and domestic violence, protecting survivors, and seeking help and resources. Learn about family law in Maine, including divorce, parental rights, child support, guardianship, name changes, and more. Learn about programs like MaineCare, Medicare, SSI, TANF, SNAP/Food Stamps, General Assistance and more. Have you ever used this desk for anything? What did you think? Learn about Maine`s military and veteran laws, VA benefits, education, job training, and more. Learn more about court-related resources if you don`t have a lawyer, small claims court, criminal charges and more.
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