The Native American Program provides advice, brief service and representation in Indian Law (treaties and federal law that is uniquely applicable to Native Americans), tribal law and within tribal judicial systems.  Cases include but are not limited to adoptions, child abuse and neglect, child custody, wills, power of attorney, debt collection, illegal evictions, child support, wage claims, wrongful termination of employment, Indian trust income, and probate of an estate. 

 Through this Program, Legal Aid assists with issues of federal Indian Law, such as the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), the Indian Civil Rights Act, and Public Law 280.  The Program is also provides technical assistance in the creation and review of tribal judicial systems and in the creation and revision of tribal codes.

For assistance through our Native American Program please call  1-800-729-9908