Eligibility

Our services are available to residents who live in the communities we serve, meet our income guidelines, and whose requests for help fall within the priorities listed in our programs.

MWLS seeks to make legal services available to as many clients as possible. These services may be limited to advice only because we do not have enough staff to handle all of the requests.

If you are not eligible for our services, we may be able to refer you to other agencies or resources who can help you.

Please note: We do not handle criminal cases.

Communities Served by MWLS

Towns Served
  • Acton
  • Ashland
  • Bedford
  • Bellingham
  • Carlisle
  • Concord
  • Dedham
  • Dover
  • Foxborough
  • Framingham
  • Franklin
  • Holliston
  • Hopkinton
  • Hudson
  • Lexington
  • Lincoln
  • Marlborough
  • Maynard
  • Medfield
  • Medway
  • Millis
  • Natick
  • Needham
  • Norfolk
  • Norwood
  • Plainville
  • Sharon
  • Sherborn
  • Stow
  • Sudbury
  • Walpole
  • Wayland
  • Wellesley
  • Weston
  • Westwood
  • Wrentham
For 60 and over:
  • Belmont
  • Brookline
  • Canton
  • Newton
  • Northborough
  • Southborough
  • Waltham
  • Watertown
  • Westborough

Income Guidelines

With the exception of the Civil Legal Needs for Victims of Crime Initiative, your income cannot exceed 125% of the Federal poverty Guidelines.

If you think you meet our eligibility requirements, please fill out our online intake form or call our office at 508-620-1830 or 1-800-696-1501 and an intake worker will determine whether we can help you.

Find Out If You Qualify