Alabama Pro Se Help: Free Court Self-Help Centers and Legal Aid by County
Pro se means representing yourself. In Alabama, free help for pro se parents comes from two places: the court's own self-help programs and nonprofit legal aid. Find your county below to see exactly who to call, or type your city in the search box.
Statewide: Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Guides Alabama residents preparing for court without a lawyer, with forms and legal research help.
Autauga County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Autaugaville, Billingsley, Millbrook, and Prattville.
Baldwin County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Bay Minette, Daphne, Elberta, Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores, Loxley, Magnolia Springs, Orange Beach, Perdido Beach, Robertsdale, and Silverhill.
Barbour County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Bakerhill, Blue Springs, Clayton, Clio, Eufaula, and Louisville.
Bibb County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Brent, Centreville, Vance, West Blocton, and Woodstock.
Blount County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Allgood, Altoona, Blountsville, Cleveland, County Line, Garden City, Hayden, Highland Lake, Locust Fork, Nectar, Oneonta, and Rosa.
Bullock County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Midway and Union Springs.
Butler County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Georgiana, Greenville, and McKenzie.
Calhoun County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Anniston, Glencoe, Hobson City, Jacksonville, Ohatchee, Oxford, Piedmont, Southside, and Weaver.
Chambers County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Cusseta, Five Points, La Fayette, Lanett, Valley, and Waverly.
Cherokee County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Cedar Bluff, Centre, Collinsville, Gaylesville, Leesburg, Piedmont, and Sand Rock.
Chilton County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Calera, Clanton, Jemison, Maplesville, and Thorsby.
Choctaw County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Butler, Gilbertown, Lisman, Needham, Pennington, Silas, and Toxey.
Clarke County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Coffeeville, Fulton, Grove Hill, Jackson, and Thomasville.
Clay County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Ashland and Lineville.
Cleburne County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Edwardsville, Fruithurst, Heflin, and Ranburne.
Coffee County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Elba, Enterprise, Kinston, and New Brockton.
Colbert County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Cherokee, Leighton, Littleville, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia.
Conecuh County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Castleberry, Evergreen, McKenzie, and Repton.
Coosa County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Goodwater, Kellyton, and Rockford.
Covington County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Andalusia, Babbie, Carolina, Florala, Gantt, Heath, Horn Hill, Libertyville, Lockhart, Onycha, Opp, and Red Level.
Crenshaw County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Brantley, Dozier, Glenwood, Luverne, Petrey, and Rutledge.
Cullman County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Arab, Baileyton, Berlin, Colony, Cullman, Dodge City, Fairview, Garden City, Good Hope, Hanceville, Holly Pond, and South Vinemont.
Dale County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Ariton, Clayhatchee, Daleville, Dothan, Enterprise, Grimes, Level Plains, Midland City, Napier Field, Newton, Ozark, and Pinckard.
Dallas County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Orrville, Selma, and Valley Grande.
DeKalb County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Collinsville, Crossville, Fort Payne, Fyffe, Geraldine, Hammondville, Henagar, Ider, Lakeview, Mentone, Pine Ridge, and Powell.
Elmore County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Coosada, Deatsville, Eclectic, Elmore, Millbrook, Prattville, Tallassee, and Wetumpka.
Escambia County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Atmore, Brewton, East Brewton, Flomaton, Pollard, and Riverview.
Etowah County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Altoona, Attalla, Boaz, Gadsden, Glencoe, Hokes Bluff, Rainbow City, Reece City, Ridgeville, Sardis City, Southside, and Walnut Grove.
Fayette County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Belk, Berry, Fayette, Glen Allen, Gu-Win, and Winfield.
Franklin County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Hodges, Phil Campbell, Red Bay, Russellville, and Vina.
Geneva County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Black, Coffee Springs, Geneva, Hartford, Malvern, Samson, Slocomb, and Taylor.
Greene County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Boligee, Eutaw, Forkland, and Union.
Hale County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Akron, Greensboro, Moundville, and Newbern.
Henry County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Abbeville, Dothan, Haleburg, Headland, and Newville.
Houston County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Ashford, Avon, Columbia, Cottonwood, Cowarts, Dothan, Gordon, Kinsey, Madrid, Rehobeth, Taylor, and Webb.
Jackson County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Bridgeport, Dutton, Hollywood, Hytop, Langston, Paint Rock, Pisgah, Pleasant Groves, Scottsboro, Section, Skyline, and Stevenson.
Jefferson County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Adamsville, Argo, Bessemer, Birmingham, Brighton, Brookside, Cardiff, Center Point, Clay, County Line, Fairfield, and Fultondale.
Lamar County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Beaverton, Detroit, Kennedy, Millport, Sulligent, and Vernon.
Lauderdale County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Anderson, Florence, Killen, Lexington, Rogersville, St. Florian, and Waterloo.
Lawrence County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Courtland, Hillsboro, Moulton, North Courtland, Town Creek, and Trinity.
Lee County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Auburn, Loachapoka, Notasulga, Opelika, Phenix City, Smiths Station, and Waverly.
Limestone County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Ardmore, Athens, Decatur, Elkmont, Huntsville, Lester, Madison, and Mooresville.
Lowndes County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Benton, Fort Deposit, Gordonville, Hayneville, Lowndesboro, Mosses, and White Hall.
Macon County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Franklin, Notasulga, Shorter, and Tuskegee.
Madison County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Gurley, Huntsville, Madison, New Hope, Owens Cross Roads, and Triana.
Marengo County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Dayton, Demopolis, Faunsdale, Linden, Myrtlewood, Providence, Sweet Water, and Thomaston.
Marion County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Bear Creek, Brilliant, Glen Allen, Gu-Win, Guin, Hackleburg, Haleyville, Hamilton, Twin, and Winfield.
Marshall County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Albertville, Arab, Boaz, Douglas, Grant, Guntersville, Sardis City, and Union Grove.
Mobile County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Bayou La Batre, Chickasaw, Citronelle, Creola, Dauphin Island, Mobile, Mount Vernon, Prichard, Saraland, Satsuma, and Semmes.
Monroe County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Beatrice, Excel, Frisco City, Monroeville, and Vredenburgh.
Montgomery County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Montgomery and Pike Road.
Morgan County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Decatur, Eva, Falkville, Hartselle, Huntsville, Priceville, Somerville, and Trinity.
Perry County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Marion and Uniontown.
Pickens County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Aliceville, Carrollton, Ethelsville, Gordo, McMullen, Memphis, Pickensville, and Reform.
Pike County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Banks, Brundidge, Goshen, and Troy.
Randolph County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Roanoke, Wadley, Wedowee, and Woodland.
Russell County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Hurtsboro and Phenix City.
St. Clair County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Argo, Ashville, Leeds, Margaret, Moody, Odenville, Pell City, Ragland, Riverside, Springville, Steele, and Trussville.
Shelby County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Alabaster, Birmingham, Calera, Chelsea, Columbiana, Harpersville, Helena, Hoover, Indian Springs Village, Leeds, Montevallo, and Pelham.
Sumter County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Cuba, Emelle, Epes, Gainesville, Geiger, Livingston, and York.
Talladega County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Bon Air, Childersburg, Lincoln, Munford, Oak Grove, Oxford, Sylacauga, Talladega, Talladega Springs, Vincent, and Waldo.
Tallapoosa County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Alexander City, Camp Hill, Dadeville, Daviston, Goldville, Jacksons' Gap, New Site, Tallassee, and Waverly.
Tuscaloosa County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Brookwood, Coaling, Coker, Lake View, Moundville, Northport, Tuscaloosa, Vance, and Woodstock.
Walker County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Carbon Hill, Cordova, Dora, Eldridge, Jasper, Kansas, Nauvoo, Oakman, Parrish, Sipsey, and Sumiton.
Washington County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Chatom, McIntosh, and Millry.
Wilcox County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Camden, Oak Hill, Pine Apple, Pine Hill, and Yellow Bluff.
Winston County: court help from Alabama Self-Representation Guide, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. Free legal aid from Legal Services Alabama, phone (866) 456-4995. Covers Addison, Arley, Double Springs, Haleyville, Lynn, Natural Bridge, and Nauvoo.
Where can I get free help with a family court case in Alabama without a lawyer? Start with Alabama Self-Representation Guide, run by Alabama Supreme Court and State Law Library, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. It serves every county in Alabama. For free legal advice, contact Legal Services Alabama if you qualify by income.
Who gives free legal aid in Alabama? Alabama is served by one federally funded legal aid office: Legal Services Alabama. Each one serves set counties, so check the listing for your county. Help is free for people who qualify, usually by income.
What is a court self-help center? It is a free help desk run by or for the court for people handling their own case without a lawyer. Staff can explain which forms you need, how to fill them out, how filing and service work, and what happens next. They are not your lawyer, so they cannot tell you what to ask for or how to argue your case.
What is the difference between a self-help center and legal aid? A self-help center helps anyone who walks in or calls, whatever their income, with forms and court steps. A legal aid office is a nonprofit law office that can give free legal advice and sometimes a free lawyer, but only to people who qualify, usually by income. Many parents use both.
What should I have ready before I call? Your county, your case number if you have one, the names of both parents and the children, any papers you were served, and any deadline or hearing date. Write down the date you called, who you spoke to, and what they told you.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get free help with a family court case in Alabama without a lawyer?
Start with Alabama Self-Representation Guide, run by Alabama Supreme Court and State Law Library, phone (334) 229-0566, email marilyn.floyd@alappeals.gov. It serves every county in Alabama. For free legal advice, contact Legal Services Alabama if you qualify by income.
Who gives free legal aid in Alabama?
Alabama is served by one federally funded legal aid office: Legal Services Alabama. Each one serves set counties, so check the listing for your county. Help is free for people who qualify, usually by income.
What is a court self-help center?
It is a free help desk run by or for the court for people handling their own case without a lawyer. Staff can explain which forms you need, how to fill them out, how filing and service work, and what happens next. They are not your lawyer, so they cannot tell you what to ask for or how to argue your case.
What is the difference between a self-help center and legal aid?
A self-help center helps anyone who walks in or calls, whatever their income, with forms and court steps. A legal aid office is a nonprofit law office that can give free legal advice and sometimes a free lawyer, but only to people who qualify, usually by income. Many parents use both.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your county, your case number if you have one, the names of both parents and the children, any papers you were served, and any deadline or hearing date. Write down the date you called, who you spoke to, and what they told you.