Wyoming's small population means the state has thin or nonexistent in-state capacity for some legal needs — immigration law, disability rights, elder abuse, LGBTQ+ discrimination, and consumer debt among them. These national organizations serve Wyoming residents directly, either through a national intake process or by referring you to the nearest regional affiliate.
National nonprofit providing free legal help to veterans and their families nationwide, including its Lawyers Serving Warriors pro bono program for discharge upgrades, medical retirement, and combat-related special compensation, plus free representation before the CAVC for denied VA benefits.
NationalVeteransVA appealsDischarge upgrade
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Veterans, service members, and their families nationwide, particularly those with denied VA disability claims, bad-paper discharges, or other military benefits disputes.
How to get help
Visit nvlsp.org and use the 'I am a Veteran Looking For' menu to select the relevant program (Discharge Upgrades, CRSC, Medical Retirement, TSGLI, Burn Pits, CAVC Appeals, or Immigration). Each program page has its own intake information. Alternatively call the national office at 202-265-8305 or email info@nvlsp.org to be directed to the right service.
Contact
Phone: 202-265-8305. Email: info@nvlsp.org. Address: 1100 Wilson Blvd, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22209.
National network connecting people with disabilities to their state's federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency, which provides free legal advocacy for disability rights, abuse/neglect, and access to services.
NationalDisability rightsAbuse and neglect
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
People with disabilities experiencing abuse, neglect, discrimination, a legal problem, or difficulty obtaining disability services.
How to get help
Go to ndrn.org and click 'Find Your P&A' to locate the Protection and Advocacy agency covering Wyoming, which provides direct free legal services and advocacy. NDRN itself does not take individual cases directly — it directs you to the correct state P&A office, which then handles intake, usually via phone or an online form.
Contact
NDRN national office: 202-408-9514. TDD/TTY: 202-408-9521. Address: 820 First St. NE, Suite 740, Washington, DC 20002.
National nonprofit advancing consumer justice through litigation, policy advocacy, and a public resource library covering debt collection, credit reporting, auto and mortgage issues, and other consumer financial problems.
NationalConsumer debtCredit
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Open to the general public for self-help resources; NCLC primarily works through and trains legal aid attorneys rather than representing individual consumers directly.
How to get help
Visit nclc.org and use the 'Resources for Consumers' section for self-help guides on debt collection, credit reports, auto loans, and scams. For direct legal representation, NCLC generally works through local legal aid organizations, so also check Legal Aid of Wyoming.
Contact
Confirmed directly from nclc.org: NCLC states plainly that its resources do not permit it to handle individual consumer complaints directly, and it does not offer a consumer intake phone line. Its listed phone numbers (Boston HQ 617-542-8010; Washington D.C. office 202-452-6252) are general organizational lines, not complaint intake. NCLC directs consumers instead to its published consumer resources and referrals to get legal assistance elsewhere.
Cost
Free consumer resources; direct legal help availability varies
National project of NCLC offering plain-language guidance on student loan repayment, default and debt collection, and loan cancellation/forgiveness options, plus a directory to find help with a specific loan problem.
NationalStudent loansDebt collection
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Any student loan borrower nationwide seeking information about their rights and options, including those in default or facing collections.
How to get help
Visit studentloanborrowerassistance.org and use 'For Borrowers' > 'Find Help' for referrals to organizations that can assist with a specific situation. The 'Dealing with Student Loan Debt' section covers repayment, default/collections, and cancellation/forgiveness/bankruptcy in plain language.
Contact
Contact form via studentloanborrowerassistance.org/our-work/contact-us.
National housing justice organization advancing tenants' rights through litigation and a technical assistance Resource Center covering Section 8 vouchers, public housing, USDA rural housing programs, and protections for domestic violence survivors.
NationalHousing lawTenant rightsRural housing
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
NHLP primarily supports advocates and attorneys rather than representing individual tenants directly; individuals should use its Resource Center for self-help information.
How to get help
NHLP does not provide direct legal representation or individual case assistance to the public. It is a policy, research, and technical-assistance organization that supports attorneys and advocates working on housing issues, publishing manuals and resources rather than taking on individual clients. Wyoming residents needing individual housing legal help should be directed to Legal Aid of Wyoming or Equal Justice Wyoming instead of NHLP directly.
Contact
Phone: 415-546-7000. Email: NHLP@NHLP.org. Address: 90 New Montgomery St., Suite 1015, San Francisco, CA 94105.
Cost
Free resources; contact them directly to confirm availability of individual case assistance
National LGBTQ+ and HIV+ civil rights legal organization offering a virtual Help Desk where people can submit questions about employment, housing, healthcare, family law, and other discrimination issues and receive information about their legal rights.
NationalLGBTQ+Civil rightsKnow your rights
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
LGBTQ+ individuals and people living with HIV anywhere in the U.S. who have questions about discrimination or their legal rights.
How to get help
Go to lambdalegal.org/helpdesk to submit a question online through the virtual Help Desk. Also review the 'Know Your Rights' section for self-help information organized by topic (employment, family protection, health care, transgender/nonbinary rights, and more).
Contact
New York headquarters: 120 Wall Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10005. Contact primarily via the online Help Desk.
National network of nonprofit immigration legal service providers, offering an online Affiliate Directory to locate an accredited immigration legal help program — a critical resource given Wyoming has very limited local immigration law capacity.
NationalImmigrationNonprofit legal aid
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Immigrants seeking affordable, nonprofit immigration legal help; specific eligibility varies by the local CLINIC-affiliated agency you are referred to.
How to get help
Visit cliniclegal.org and select 'Find Legal Help' then 'Affiliate Directory' to search for a CLINIC-affiliated nonprofit immigration legal program by location. Because Wyoming has few local affiliates, also check nearby regional affiliates. Call the national office for guidance on the nearest available affiliate.
Contact
Phone: 301-565-4800. Based in Silver Spring, MD.
Cost
Varies by affiliate — typically free or low-cost/sliding scale
National directory helping low-income immigrants locate nonprofit immigration legal service providers by state, county, or zip code — includes Wyoming in its state search.
NationalImmigrationDirectory
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Low-income immigrants seeking free or low-cost legal help; specific eligibility depends on the individual organization found through the search.
How to get help
Visit immigrationlawhelp.org and use 'Search by County,' selecting Wyoming, or search by zip code, to generate a list of nonprofit immigration legal service providers serving that area. Also available in Spanish, Arabic, and Vietnamese.
Contact
No direct national phone line — use the on-site directory search; organization contact info appears per listing.
Federal agency enforcing laws against workplace discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, national origin, religion, and retaliation; individuals can file a formal Charge of Discrimination as a required first step before pursuing an employment discrimination lawsuit.
NationalEmploymentFederal agency
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Any employee or job applicant who believes they experienced discrimination; strict filing deadlines apply (generally 180 days, extended to 300 days in states with a fair employment practices agency).
How to get help
Start at the EEOC Public Portal (publicportal.eeoc.gov) to submit an inquiry and schedule an interview. You can also call 1-800-669-4000 to begin the process, or visit an EEOC field office in person. A letter with your name, contact info, employer's details, description of the alleged discrimination, and signature can also be mailed if a deadline is fast approaching.
The federal government's official one-stop resource for reporting identity theft and getting a free, personalized step-by-step recovery plan, run by the Federal Trade Commission.
NationalIdentity theftConsumer fraud
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Anyone in the U.S. who is a victim of identity theft or suspects fraudulent use of their personal information.
How to get help
Go to identitytheft.gov and click 'Get Started' to report the identity theft and receive a free, customized recovery plan (such as placing a credit freeze, disputing fraudulent accounts, and filing an FTC Identity Theft Report). No attorney is needed to use the site.
Contact
Online only at identitytheft.gov; general FTC consumer complaint line: 1-877-382-4357.
American Bar Association virtual legal advice clinic; while the state-by-state track does not currently include Wyoming, the separate ABA Federal track answers immigration and federal veterans' benefits questions nationwide for free.
NationalImmigrationVeteransPro bono
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Users who meet income eligibility guidelines with a qualifying immigration or federal veterans' benefits question.
How to get help
Go to freelegalanswers.org, and when prompted to select a state, choose 'ABA Federal (immigration and veterans)' since Wyoming is not currently a participating state track. Answer the eligibility screening questions, then post your question. A pro bono attorney will respond by email once answered.
Contact
No phone line; contact via freelegalanswers.org/Contact.
Federal public service, operated by the Administration for Community Living, that connects older adults and their families to local services including legal assistance, elder abuse reporting resources, and Area Agencies on Aging.
NationalElder lawElder abuseAging services
Eligibility, how to apply, contact info
Who qualifies
Older adults and their family members or caregivers anywhere in the U.S. seeking information, referrals, or services related to aging, including legal assistance and elder abuse concerns.
How to get help
Call 1-800-677-1116 or visit eldercare.acl.gov and use 'Find a Resource' to enter a Wyoming location and find local aging services, including legal assistance programs and Wyoming's Area Agency on Aging. Trained staff are available by phone, chat, or email to help identify the right resource, including where to report suspected elder abuse.
