California Indian Legal Services - Bishop Description
Description: Service is free; if you do not qualify for free legal services under their income guidelines they may be able to assist you on a fee for service basis.
California Indian Legal Services (CILS) is a non-profit law firms devoted exclusively to the cause of Native American rights.
CILS provide free and low-cost legal services to California tribes, tribal organizations and Native American individuals throughout the state.
Legal Aid Services:
Building and Protecting Tribal Governments
Protecting Cultural Resources
Protecting Individual Native American Rights
Community Education and Trainings
Mission Statement: Our mission is to protect and advance Indian rights, foster Indian self-determination, and facilitate tribal nation building. CILS offers representation in cases that involve issues unique to Native Americans.
Many attorneys that assist low income person(s), charge on a sliding fee schedule. For that reason we have added the latest federal poverty levels below so that you can see how much you may be charged if you use this attorney.
Federal Poverty level chart
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