Volunteer Lawyer Program

The Volunteer Lawyer Program of Northeast Indiana, Inc. (VLP) is a 501 (c)(3) organization founded in 2002 by a group of local attorneys and judges committed to providing a program that would offer free legal help for low-income individuals and families. The VLP does not employ attorneys. Intake paralegals field the inquiry calls of over 10,000 annually; screen for income qualification and case type; process and open files; and place qualified cases with volunteer attorneys willing to help the clients without charge.

Over the past 15 years, hundreds of attorneys in northeast Indiana have volunteered thousands of hours of legal expertise to help individuals and families get equal access to the civil justice system.

The VLP is governed by a board of attorneys, judges, and community members representing nine counties served in northeast Indiana. The daily operations of the VLP are managed by an executive director and four intake paralegals.

Phone Number: (260)414-1487 

                          (260)407-0917

Website: http://www.vlpnei.org/ 

Address: 347 West Berry Street

               Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Business Hours: Intake: Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm
                          Guardianship Program: Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm 

Free legal advice: Evictions

When: Second Monday of every month 12 pm to 2 pm

Call or log in with the zoom app: 

Phone: 1-309-205-3325
Meeting ID: 821 5981 9402

What to Expect:

When you join, you will be placed into a waiting room until an attorney is available to speak with you.
Once in the meeting room with the attorney, you will receive one-on-one brief advice with attorneys on landlord/tenant questions.
You may be asked to provide residency/financial information to ensure you qualify for the program.