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Below you will find legal resources on a variety of topics. If you are PSU student and have not already submitted an for help with your legal matter, we encourage you to start there- you may be eligible for free legal help from our office!

For those that are not eligible, or for issues outside our scope, we have included links forÌýfree & low-cost legal resources below.Ìý

Other Legal Resources

Bankruptcy Resources

• - Information about filing for bankruptcy in Oregon.Ìý
• - Basic information about bankruptcy in Oregon.Ìý
• : Bankruptcy Information - Information materials about bankruptcy provided by Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) and . LASO also holds Pro Bono Bankruptcy Clinics. The Clinics provides advice and free representation by volunteer attorneys for low-income individuals. To learn more, or make an appointment, call LASO at 503.224.4086.Ìý

Consumer Law Resources

• . This website by the Federal Trade Commission provides useful information about identity theft, as well as consumer credit reports and numerous other consumer issues.Ìý
• . This website by the Oregon Insurance Division provides basic information about automobile insurance. Go to Insurance for Consumers.Ìý
• . This website by the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division. Go to Consumer Protection and choose from the drop-down list of topics.Ìý
• . This website by the Federal Trade Commission allows you to join the Do Not Call Registry to stop telephone calls from telemarketers.
• . This website provides basic instructions to Oregon employers about wage garnishment. Go to Technical Assistance for Employers Garnishments.
• Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service (503-684-3763 or 800-4525-7636). The Oregon State Bar may be able to refer you to an attorney for a low-cost consultation regarding a consumer issue.Ìý

Copyright and Contract Law

• Ìýcommunity legal clinic focused onÌýarts and entertainment matters including contracts, cease and desist letters, copyright, trademark, and other issues.

Criminal Law

• Ìý- A nonprofit law firm which provides legal assistance to individuals with criminal matters. Also holds an expungement clinic periodically call for details). Has offices in Portland and Hillsboro.

Estate Planning and Wills:

• Ìý- Free information about wills and trusts, and relevant forms.
• - Free information about wills and trusts, Power of Attorney and more.Ìý

Expungement (sealing of criminal records):

• Ìý- Online resource designed to assist individuals with assessment of their expungement eligibility, providesÌýexpungement forms, instructions, and a link to the statutes
• . - Free legal services including expungements for members of the Portland community.
• Ìý-Online clinic focuses on increasing access to expungement. This is a free service for those with records in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas Counties.

Looking for resources about Covid-19 specific topics, Renter's Rights, Family Law, Immigration, Rights for Protestors, or Domestic/Interpersonal Violence resources? Please refer to the link menus at the top of this page!

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