Who can apply
The organization screens income, assets and the legal issue. Advice-line areas include housing, public benefits, seniors, and domestic or sexual violence. Criminal cases are outside this civil service.
What help is available
Accepted callers can receive advice from an Idaho attorney at no charge. Full representation is not guaranteed and weekly intake capacity can be limited.
Documents to prepare
- Keep notices, agreements and court papers in front of you.
- Prepare income and asset information for screening.
- Know the next deadline and have a reliable callback number.
How to get started
Check current intake hours
The advice-line page lists Monday–Wednesday, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Mountain Time; Pacific Time is an hour earlier.
Call for screening
Call 208-746-7541. Explain the issue, your county and any hearing or response deadline.
Confirm the assistance
Ask whether the result is advice, a brief service, referral or accepted representation, and what to do next.
After applying
Record the lawyer’s instructions and keep tracking deadlines. If appointments are full, ask about the next intake opportunity or an alternative provider.
Website screenshots
These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.
Common questions
Will the advice line represent me in court?
Full representation is not guaranteed. Ask what help has actually been accepted.
Does it handle public-benefit questions?
The program lists public benefits among its advice-line areas, subject to eligibility and capacity.
Which hours should I follow?
Use the current advice-line page; some older organization pages show different intake hours.
Sources and review
Checked October 1, 2026 using Current Idaho Legal Aid advice-line intake. USA Assistance background guide. Program staff determine eligibility and available assistance.
Historical screenshots: source reference.