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Get the legal help you need - at no cost

Student Legal Services is open to every UNL student exclusively, offering free legal advice and representation by actual attorneys.

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I'm a new client and need legal help I have an open case and need a follow up I'm a returning client and have a new case I need a Study Abroad Power of Attorney

We can help you with:

  • Consumer cases

  • Criminal misdemeanors, e.g. MIP, DUI, Maintain a Disorderly House, etc. 

  • Uncontested Divorces - not involving children or real estate

  • Landlord and tenant disputes 

  • Small Claims Court appeals & removals

  • Wills and Trusts

  • Power of Attorney

  • Name Changes


For cases needing court representation, SLS attorneys can only represent you in courts in Lancaster County (Nebraska). 

Unfortunately, we cannot assist or represent you with:

  • Bankruptcies
  • Contested Divorces
  • Felonies
  • Personal Injury lawsuits
  • Automobile accidents 
  • Real estate transactions
  • Cases against other students
  • Cases against the University


Although we are unable to represent you in these matters, you are invited to meet with a SLS attorney to discuss your legal options and receive advice + referrals.

Also, SLS attorneys will not appear in court outside of Lancaster County (Nebraska).

Meet the Attorneys

Legal Handbook

Request a speaker

Student Legal Services is a program of ASUN Student Government.

It is only funded by student fees.

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