Public Directory
Montana defense attorneys by county.
A free, opt-in directory of Montana-licensed criminal defense attorneys. Every attorney listed has confirmed they accept cases in the counties shown. This is not legal advice and not an endorsement — it's a starting point.
Statewide resources
6 resources · available to all 56 counties
These free, public resources are useful regardless of which county you live in. They appear in every county below as well.
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Beaverhead County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Beaverhead County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Beaverhead County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Big Horn County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Big Horn County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Big Horn County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Blaine County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Blaine County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Blaine County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Broadwater County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Helena Regional Office
Regional office covering the capital area and adjacent counties. Co-located with the main office.
Practice: Criminal defense — capital region (Lewis and Clark and adjacent counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Broadwater County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Carbon County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Billings Regional Office
Regional office covering judicial districts serving south-central Montana including Yellowstone County.
Practice: Criminal defense — south-central Montana (Yellowstone and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Carbon County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Carter County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Carter County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Carter County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Cascade County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Great Falls Regional Office
Regional office covering north-central Montana including Cascade County (Great Falls).
Practice: Criminal defense — north-central Montana (Cascade and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Cascade County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Chouteau County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Great Falls Regional Office
Regional office covering north-central Montana including Cascade County (Great Falls).
Practice: Criminal defense — north-central Montana (Cascade and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Chouteau County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Custer County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Custer County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Custer County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Daniels County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Glendive Regional Office
Regional office covering eastern Montana.
Practice: Criminal defense — eastern Montana (Dawson and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Daniels County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Dawson County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Glendive Regional Office
Regional office covering eastern Montana.
Practice: Criminal defense — eastern Montana (Dawson and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Dawson County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Deer Lodge County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Deer Lodge County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Deer Lodge County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Fallon County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Fallon County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
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State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Fergus County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Fergus County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
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State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Flathead County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Kalispell Regional Office
Regional office covering the Flathead Valley and the Cabinet Mountains area.
Practice: Criminal defense — northwestern Montana (Flathead Valley and Cabinet Mountains)
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State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Gallatin County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Bozeman Regional Office
Regional office covering the Gallatin Valley and surrounding counties.
Practice: Criminal defense — southwestern Montana (Gallatin, Madison, Park)
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State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Garfield County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Glendive Regional Office
Regional office covering eastern Montana.
Practice: Criminal defense — eastern Montana (Dawson and surrounding counties)
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State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Glacier County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Great Falls Regional Office
Regional office covering north-central Montana including Cascade County (Great Falls).
Practice: Criminal defense — north-central Montana (Cascade and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Glacier County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Golden Valley County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Billings Regional Office
Regional office covering judicial districts serving south-central Montana including Yellowstone County.
Practice: Criminal defense — south-central Montana (Yellowstone and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Golden Valley County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Granite County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Helena Regional Office
Regional office covering the capital area and adjacent counties. Co-located with the main office.
Practice: Criminal defense — capital region (Lewis and Clark and adjacent counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Granite County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Hill County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Hill County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Hill County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Jefferson County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Helena Regional Office
Regional office covering the capital area and adjacent counties. Co-located with the main office.
Practice: Criminal defense — capital region (Lewis and Clark and adjacent counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Jefferson County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Judith Basin County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Judith Basin County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Judith Basin County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Lake County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Missoula Regional Office
Regional office covering western Montana including Missoula County.
Practice: Criminal defense — western Montana (Missoula and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Lake County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Lewis and Clark County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Helena Regional Office
Regional office covering the capital area and adjacent counties. Co-located with the main office.
Practice: Criminal defense — capital region (Lewis and Clark and adjacent counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Lewis and Clark County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Liberty County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Liberty County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Liberty County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Lincoln County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Kalispell Regional Office
Regional office covering the Flathead Valley and the Cabinet Mountains area.
Practice: Criminal defense — northwestern Montana (Flathead Valley and Cabinet Mountains)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Lincoln County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Madison County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Bozeman Regional Office
Regional office covering the Gallatin Valley and surrounding counties.
Practice: Criminal defense — southwestern Montana (Gallatin, Madison, Park)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Madison County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
McCone County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Glendive Regional Office
Regional office covering eastern Montana.
Practice: Criminal defense — eastern Montana (Dawson and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to McCone County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Meagher County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Helena Regional Office
Regional office covering the capital area and adjacent counties. Co-located with the main office.
Practice: Criminal defense — capital region (Lewis and Clark and adjacent counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Meagher County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Mineral County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Missoula Regional Office
Regional office covering western Montana including Missoula County.
Practice: Criminal defense — western Montana (Missoula and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Mineral County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Missoula County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Missoula Regional Office
Regional office covering western Montana including Missoula County.
Practice: Criminal defense — western Montana (Missoula and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Missoula County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Musselshell County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Billings Regional Office
Regional office covering judicial districts serving south-central Montana including Yellowstone County.
Practice: Criminal defense — south-central Montana (Yellowstone and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Musselshell County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Park County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Bozeman Regional Office
Regional office covering the Gallatin Valley and surrounding counties.
Practice: Criminal defense — southwestern Montana (Gallatin, Madison, Park)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Park County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Petroleum County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Petroleum County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Petroleum County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Phillips County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Phillips County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Phillips County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Pondera County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Great Falls Regional Office
Regional office covering north-central Montana including Cascade County (Great Falls).
Practice: Criminal defense — north-central Montana (Cascade and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Pondera County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Powder River County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Powder River County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Powder River County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Powell County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Helena Regional Office
Regional office covering the capital area and adjacent counties. Co-located with the main office.
Practice: Criminal defense — capital region (Lewis and Clark and adjacent counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Powell County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Prairie County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Glendive Regional Office
Regional office covering eastern Montana.
Practice: Criminal defense — eastern Montana (Dawson and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Prairie County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Ravalli County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Missoula Regional Office
Regional office covering western Montana including Missoula County.
Practice: Criminal defense — western Montana (Missoula and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Ravalli County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Richland County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Glendive Regional Office
Regional office covering eastern Montana.
Practice: Criminal defense — eastern Montana (Dawson and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Richland County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Roosevelt County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Glendive Regional Office
Regional office covering eastern Montana.
Practice: Criminal defense — eastern Montana (Dawson and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Roosevelt County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Rosebud County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Rosebud County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Rosebud County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Sanders County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Missoula Regional Office
Regional office covering western Montana including Missoula County.
Practice: Criminal defense — western Montana (Missoula and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Sanders County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Sheridan County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Glendive Regional Office
Regional office covering eastern Montana.
Practice: Criminal defense — eastern Montana (Dawson and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Sheridan County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Silver Bow County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Silver Bow County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Silver Bow County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Stillwater County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Billings Regional Office
Regional office covering judicial districts serving south-central Montana including Yellowstone County.
Practice: Criminal defense — south-central Montana (Yellowstone and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Stillwater County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Sweet Grass County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Billings Regional Office
Regional office covering judicial districts serving south-central Montana including Yellowstone County.
Practice: Criminal defense — south-central Montana (Yellowstone and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Sweet Grass County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Teton County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Great Falls Regional Office
Regional office covering north-central Montana including Cascade County (Great Falls).
Practice: Criminal defense — north-central Montana (Cascade and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Teton County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Toole County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Great Falls Regional Office
Regional office covering north-central Montana including Cascade County (Great Falls).
Practice: Criminal defense — north-central Montana (Cascade and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Toole County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Treasure County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Billings Regional Office
Regional office covering judicial districts serving south-central Montana including Yellowstone County.
Practice: Criminal defense — south-central Montana (Yellowstone and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Treasure County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Valley County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Valley County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Valley County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Wheatland County
No regional office listed · statewide resources available
No regional public-defender office is currently listed for Wheatland County. Statewide resources (above) apply to you. For a referral, contact the Montana State Bar's Find-a-Lawyer service.
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Wheatland County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Wibaux County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Glendive Regional Office
Regional office covering eastern Montana.
Practice: Criminal defense — eastern Montana (Dawson and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Wibaux County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims
Yellowstone County
1 regional resource
Montana State Public Defender
Public Defender — Billings Regional Office
Regional office covering judicial districts serving south-central Montana including Yellowstone County.
Practice: Criminal defense — south-central Montana (Yellowstone and surrounding counties)
+ Show 6 statewide resources that apply to Yellowstone County
State of Montana
Montana Office of the State Public Defender — Statewide Office
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the State Public Defender's office will assign representation. Coverage is by judicial district; the website lists the office for each district. For misdemeanor-only scenarios, consider whether a private retained attorney or a public defender panel attorney (PPA) is more appropriate — both options are explained in MCA 47-8-303. Statewide appellate and juvenile divisions are also headquartered in Helena.
Practice: Criminal defense (qualifying cases under MCA 47-8-302)
State Bar of Montana
Montana State Bar — Find-a-Lawyer Referral
The State Bar's online referral service matches Montana residents with attorneys in their county. Free initial 30-minute consultation. Reduced-fee panels available for modest-means callers. State Bar also handles ethics complaints and will confirm whether any Montana attorney is in good standing.
Practice: All practice areas
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Free civil legal help for low-income Montanans. Handles family law (divorce, custody, protection orders), housing evictions, public benefits denials, and consumer issues. Intake line open weekdays. MLSA is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the state and serves all 56 counties remotely with a small number of regional offices.
Practice: Family law, public benefits, housing, consumer, elder law
Montana Legal Services Association
MontanaLawHelp.org Self-Help Portal
Self-help legal information organized by topic, with do-it-yourself court forms (fee waivers, dissolution packets, parenting plans). Not a substitute for an attorney but useful for low-stakes filings. Maintained by MLSA under Legal Services Corporation funding.
Practice: Family, housing, public benefits, small claims
Self-Represented Litigants Project
Montana Courthouse Help Center Directory
Several Montana county courthouses operate volunteer-staffed help centers that assist self-represented litigants with court forms and procedural questions. The Montana Supreme Court's Self-Represented Litigants Project maintains the directory; reach out to your local courthouse before filing for assistance that may be available in your county.
Practice: Forms, filing assistance, court procedure
Department of Justice
Montana Crime Victims Ombudsman
Confidential resource for victims of crime who have questions about their rights under the Montana Constitution, Article II, Section 9, and the Montana Crime Victims Bill of Rights. The office can refer victims to local victim-witness advocates and assist with Montana Crime Victims Compensation claims.
Practice: Crime victims rights, compensation claims