Free Legal Services Available at Indy Public Library

A pair of nonprofits, Indiana Legal Services and the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, are offering free legal services for low-income individuals at the Central Library of the Indianapolis Public Library (IPL). The organizations will have staff on-site at the library's downtown location on July 29 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a legal clinic.

Criminal record expungement, eviction sealing, and tax consultations will be available for free on a first-come, first-served basis near the Riley Room. No appointment is required.

The tax consultations are open to all, regardless of income. Staff will not be preparing tax returns.

“The Library is truly a community hub where people can find support, guidance, and real solutions to life’s challenges,” said Gregory Hill, CEO of the Indianapolis Public Library.

Tuesday, July 29

3 p.m. to 7 p.m

40 E. Saint Clair St.

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204

Income Qualification Requirements:

Indiana Legal Services – Expungement & Eviction Sealing

Free legal help is available for individuals earning below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Some may qualify up to 200%. More details are available on the ILS website.

Indiana Legal Services – Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

Free tax consultations are available to all, regardless of income. To receive legal representation, income must be below 250% of the federal poverty level. This clinic does not prepare tax returns.

Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic – Criminal Expungement

Free expungement services are offered to those earning at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, with some flexibility for those slightly above.

Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic – Eviction Sealing

Free eviction sealing is available for those with income at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic – Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

All taxpayers can receive free consultations. Legal representation requires income below 250% of the federal poverty level. Tax return preparation is not provided.