OLC Portland Regional Office — partner referral

Legal help · Clackamas, Crook, Hood River, Deschutes, Jefferson, Multnomah, Sherman, Wasco counties; program eligibility applies · source_profile_reviewed · reviewed 2026-10-11

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Eligibility: Low-income residents of the published service counties; case, income and conflict screening applies. Oregon Law Help describes OLC generally as serving incomes up to 125% of the federal poverty level, with some exceptions; ask the office about senior-service eligibility.

How to apply or contact: Begin with the legal-aid office for your county; the Portland office primarily accepts partner referrals.

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What this source covers Civil representation primarily through referrals from LASO Portland, LASO Central Oregon and community organizations. How to use it Begin with the legal-aid office for your county; the Portland office primarily accepts partner referrals. Limits and questions to verify No family-law assistance; use LASO Portland or LASO Central Oregon for appropriate family matters. The office moved December 1, 2024. A direct call is not a guarantee of new-client intake. Acceptance depends on financial eligibility, case priorities, conflicts and available staff; applying does not guarantee representation. These are civil legal-aid routes, not a general criminal-defense service.

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First-party legal assistance publisher evidence retained and service-navigation profile reviewed 2026-10-11. A listing does not establish current openings, case acceptance or professional legal validation. Firm participation is not proof of public intake.