Legal Aid & Resources in Montana

Free legal services, court system information, and attorney verification for Montana residents.

Montana Legal Aid & Pro Bono

Free and low-cost legal services available to Montana residents.

Statewide nonprofit legal aid providing free civil legal assistance to low-income Montanans in all 56 counties and on all Tribal Reservations.

MLSA-operated legal information portal with self-help guides, forms, and online intake for free civil legal services.

IOLTA-funded foundation supporting legal aid and pro bono programs statewide — distributed over $8 million to Montana's legal aid community.

Free Supreme Court service helping people with civil legal problems navigate the court system on their own.

Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for Montana.

Official portal for all Montana state courts — Supreme Court, District Courts, and Courts of Limited Jurisdiction.

Locate any Montana court by county or city with addresses, phone numbers, staff, and hours.

Highest court in Montana — seven justices serving as the state's only appellate court.

Overview of the Montana court system — District Courts, Justice Courts, City Courts, Municipal Courts, and specialty courts.

Mandatory electronic filing for all Montana attorneys — registration, instructions, and training for district court filings.

Complete rules of civil procedure, criminal procedure, evidence, and uniform district court rules.

Current filing fees for civil, criminal, and other case types in Montana District Courts.

Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.

Verify any Montana attorney's license status through Licensed Lawyer, the State Bar's official public lookup tool.

Investigates and prosecutes attorney misconduct complaints under the direct supervision of the Montana Supreme Court.

Unified bar for all Montana attorneys created by Supreme Court order — CLE, practice resources, and the Lawyer Referral Service.

Administers the Montana bar exam (UBE) and oversees attorney admission to practice in the state.

Free public service connecting the public with attorneys in 30+ practice areas. Call 406-449-6577.