While I am obviously hoping that you will consider Luetzelschwab Law to represent you, I recognize that many people using this website will be outside Indiana, just want some initial counseling, or think they don’t need (or can’t afford) legal representation. Here are some places to contact for alternative assistance and/or representation:

Mortgage and Credit Counselors:

• Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network (IFPN)
• Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP)
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• HOPE Now Alliance
• National Foundation for Credit Counseling

Low cost / pro bono legal resources: Eligibility is typically based on income, case type, and current case load.

• Indiana Legal Aid Society: (317) 635-9539
• Indiana Legal Services / Indiana Justice Center: (317) 631-9410
• Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic: (317) 415-5337
• Heartland Pro Bono Council: (317) 614-5304
• Indiana Pro Bono Commission
• Christian Legal Society
• Law school legal clinics:
  • Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis:
    Does not accept cases directly; please contact Indiana Legal Services for a referral.
  • IU - Bloomington Community Legal Clinic
    (for residents of Monroe, Bartholomew, Brown, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Morgan, Orange, and Owen Counties): (812) 855-9229
  • Notre Dame Law School: (574) 631-6704
  • Law Clinic at Valparaiso (Porter County residents only): (219) 465-7903 or (888) 729-1064

Indiana Lawyer Referral Services:

• Indianapolis Bar Association (can also provide lawyer referrals for other languages): (317) 269-2222
• Lake County Bar Association: (219) 738-1905
• Allen County Bar Association: (260) 423-2358
• St. Joseph County Bar Association: (574) 235-9657

National consumer organizations (with attorney members listed by state):

• National Association of Consumer Advocates
• National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

• Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network (IFPN)
• Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP)
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• National Consumer Law Center
• Making Home Affordable
• Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP)
• Fannie Mae
• Freddie Mac
• FHA

Everyone proceeding in an Indiana court must not only navigate Indiana law, but also follow all of the court's rules and procedures - including those without an attorney.

Guidance:

• State Court: Indiana Supreme Court Self-Service Legal Center
• Federal Court: Southern District of Indiana’s Pro Se Resources
• Outside Indiana: National Center for State Courts

Court Rules:

• Indiana Rules of Court (for all state and county courts)
• Local Rules (links to the rules for each county)
• Federal Courts
• Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• District Court, Southern District of Indiana
• Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Indiana

General legal resources:

• Indiana Justice Center
• Indiana Supreme Court Law Library
• County law libraries: Contact your County Clerk for locations and hours.
• Indiana law school libraries:
• Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington
• Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
• Notre Dame School of Law
• Valparaiso University School of Law
• Nolo.com

General Resources:

• Connect2Help (or dial 2-1-1): Database of social services, including food, clothing, shelter, and legal. For residents of Marion, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Morgan and Shelby counties.
• Indiana Family & Social Services: Administers government benefits, including food stamps, cash assistance, Medicaid, mental health services, and state-sponsored health insurance coverage. Applications are processed through local county offices. Check the FSSA website for a local office. Locations in Marion County:
  

  4720 Kingsway Drive, Suite 125 Indianapolis, IN 46205 (317) 202-6400		3500 Lafayette Road, Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46222 (317) 329-1571
  3524 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 931-2920		863 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 233-3328
  2855 North Keystone Avenue, Suite 170 Indianapolis, IN 46218 (317) 610-7240		901 South Shelby Street Indianapolis, IN 46203 (317) 233-9892
  1920 West Morris Street Indianapolis, IN 46221 (317) 234-0383

• Salvation Army of Indiana(or call (317) 637-5551): Provides services to help homeless and hungry families. They also have thrift stores throughout Indiana.

Affordable Housing:

• Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority
• Indianapolis Housing Agency

Shelters & Transitional Housing:

• Homeless Shelter Directory
• Good News Mission
  
  Men’s Shelter
  2716 E. Washington Street
  Indianapolis, IN 46201
  (317) 638-2862
  
  Good News Family Shelter
  2801 E. Washington Street
  Indianapolis, IN 46201
  (317) 638-2862
  
  
• Holy Family Shelter
  30 E. Palmer St.
  Indianapolis, IN 46225
  (317) 635-7830
  
  
• Julian Center / Sojourner
  2011 N. Meridian Street
  Indianapolis, IN 46202
  (317) 941-2200
  (317) 920-9320 (hotline/crisis)
  
  
• Salvation Army Women’s Shelter
  540 N. Alabama Street
  Indianapolis, IN 46204
  (317) 637-5551
  
  
• Wheeler Mission Ministries
  
  Men’s Emergency Services
  520 E. Market Street
  Indianapolis, IN 46204
  (317) 687-6795
  
  Women’s Emergency Services & Residential Programs /CWC
  3208 E. Michigan St.
  Indianapolis, IN 46201
  (317) 687-3630