In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependency and/or severance case.
Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
Arizona has three legal aid organizations which cover different regions of the state.
- Community Legal Services covers Maricopa, Mohave, Yavapai, Yuma and LaPaz Counties. (800) 852-9075
- Southern Arizona Legal Aid covers southern Arizona. (800) 640-9465
- DNA People’s Legal Services covers northern Arizona. (800) 789-7287
All legal service programs in Arizona differ, and their criteria for accepting cases vary. The legal aid organizations above all have the same criteria of income restrictions and legal status requirements, but do have varying priorities.
To find out about more Arizona resources that may be able to assist you, you can contact LegalLEARN, Legal Information & Resources at (866) 637-5341.
Individuals may apply for free and reduced fee legal services by using the "Access To Justice Online Intake System" through AZLawHelp.
If the legal services program in your area cannot assist you, you may be able to find a lawyer through lawyer referral services in Maricopa County (602) 257-4434 or Pima County (520) 623-4625.
The State Bar also maintains a listing of all Arizona attorneys on their website.
Visit the Legal Aid Resource page for application links and more information.