Legal Aid of Nebraska’s Native American Program Program is a group of attorneys and paralegals providing dedicated free civil legal assistance to Native Americans either living in Nebraska or having a legal issue pending in a tribal, state, or administrative court located in Nebraska. Native American Program attorneys are licensed to practice law in Nebraska and in the Omaha, Ponca, Winnebago, and Santee Sioux Nation tribal courts. The Native American Program also accepts court appointments in criminal cases filed in tribal court.
The Native American Program supplements the free civil legal assistance provided to Native Americans by other units at Legal Aid of Nebraska.
Common legal issues we help with
- Assisting survivors of intimate partner violence and stalking in:
- Protection orders
- Custody, Divorce, and/or Child Support
- Full Faith and Credit of Tribal Court Orders
- Other matters
- Assisting parents in Tribal Court Juvenile Court Cases
- Indian Child Welfare Act Matters
- Wills, Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, Transfer on Death Deeds
- Tribal Court Evictions
Domestic Violence
The Native American Program offers free legal advice and representation to Native American survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking. All services are strictly confidential. We also work to increase community awareness and understanding of these crimes, and to improve community response. As part of this effort, we can make presentations and conduct trainings, including but not limited to:
- Legal issues pertaining to domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking against Native Americans
- Legal resources available to survivors of violence
- Full Faith and Credit of Tribal Court Orders
- Applying for and obtaining protection orders
- Violence Against Women Act Housing Protections
For more information regarding presentations or training, contact info@legalaidofnebraska.org.
Other Resources
Tribal Court Divorce
- Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Divorce Handbook
- Santee Sioux Nation of Nebraska Divorce Handbook
- Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Divorce Handbook
Tribal Court Protection Orders
- Omaha Tribe Protection Order Brochure
- Santee Sioux Nation Protection Order Brochure
- Winnebago Tribe Protection Order Brochure
How to contact us
Native American Accessline, 1-800-729-9908
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – noon
In Person: Our staff sets up mobile offices at several locations throughout Nebraska where persons can speak to us in person. No appointment is necessary, however office hours are subject to change. If you plan to meet us during office hours, you may call 1-888-991-9921 to ask if the office hours have been rescheduled.
Mobile offices are scheduled at the following times and locations:
Santee Sioux Nation
Santee Sioux Nation Tribal Court, 207 Old Housing St N, Niobrara, NE 68760
Every month during the Santee Sioux Nation Tribal Court’s civil court day, beginning at 10:00 am until court is finished for the day. Usually the last Monday or Thursday of the month, whichever is later. Contact the Court at 402-857-2812 to find out when the next civil court day is scheduled.
Winnebago Tribe
Winnebago Senior Center, 103 Beck St., Winnebago, NE 68071
4th Tuesday of every month from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lincoln
Nebraska Urban Indian Health Clinic, 2331 Fairfield St., Lincoln, NE 68521
Every other Thursday from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon, all 402-434-7177 to check the schedule
Ponca Lincoln Health and Wellness Center, 1600 Windhoek Lane, Lincoln, NE 68512
Every other Thursday from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, all 531-248-3030 to check the schedule
Omaha
Fred LeRoy Health and Wellness Center, 2602 J Street, Omaha, NE 68107
1st Monday of every month from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, call 402-733-3612 to check the schedule
Norfolk
Ponca Tribe Administrative Offices, 1800 Syracuse Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701
1st Thursday of every month from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Chadron
North West Community Action Partnership (NWCAP), 270 Pine Street, Chadron, NE 69337
1st Tuesday of the month from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Hay Springs
Sharing and Caring Center, N. 1st St., Hay Springs, NE 69347
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Rushville
North West Community Action Partnership (NWCAP), 207 S. Main Street, Rushville, NE 69360
1st Thursday of the month from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon
Scottsbluff
Lakota Lutheran Center, 1200 E. Overland, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
4th Tuesday of the month from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Valentine
St. Johns Church, 372 N. Main, Valentine, NE 69201
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
The AccessLine is a toll-free legal assistance hotline. Any Native American may call the AccessLine to request advice, representation, or other legal assistance.
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
