Free limited-scope legal guidance for older youth navigating big life changes without a lot of steady support.
Thank you for reaching out.
This form is for older youth who may need free, limited legal guidance. You may be trying to understand public benefits, turning-18 legal paperwork, letters or forms you received, or basic civil legal questions.
You do not need to know legal words to complete this form. You do not need to have everything figured out. Just share what you know, in your own words.
This form helps us understand what is going on, whether this may be something we can help with, and whether another legal or community resource may be a better fit.
Who This Form Is For
This form may be for you if you are an older youth or young adult who is dealing with big life changes without a lot of steady support.
This may include:
- a youth in shelter or transitional living;
- an independent minor;
- a young person aging out of care;
- a young person getting ready to turn 18;
- a young person who is trying to understand public benefits, legal paperwork, or basic civil legal issues;
- a young person who needs help figuring out what questions to ask before signing or submitting something.
This form may also be completed by a trusted adult, caseworker, social worker, school staff member, shelter staff member, community advocate, or other referral source helping an older youth seek support.
Important Things to Know Before You Start
Submitting this form does not mean you have a lawyer yet.
Legal guidance is limited, free, and capacity-based. It is only provided after:
- ◼eligibility review;
- ◼conflict check;
- ◼capacity review;
- ◼and a written limited-scope agreement.
Completing this form does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Nisey’s Nurture Network and Law Office of Ashlee Lewis / Lewis Legacy Law Studio do not provide emergency services, shelter placement, food pantry services, emergency food assistance, crisis counseling, mental health treatment, case management, or guaranteed legal representation.
If you are in immediate danger or need emergency help, please contact emergency services, your shelter staff, a crisis provider, or another trusted emergency support right away.
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