Resources

Below you will find legal resources on a variety of topics. If you are PSU student and have not already submitted an appointment request form for help with your legal matter, we encourage you to start there- you may be eligible for free legal help from our office!

For those that are not eligible, or for issues outside our scope, we have included links for free & low-cost legal resources below. 

Reorganization Coming Soon

We are working on an update to the resources and navigability of this page to prioritize current topics of concern for many members of our community under the new presidential administration.

Resource Highlights:

We know that many members of our PSU community are concerned about increased ICE activity under the new administration. 

• The Oregon Department of Justice released a comprehensive Sanctuary State Toolkit with materials and guidance about interacting with ICE, reporting ICE activity, and family preparedness. 
• PSU Statement on Sanctuary Campus Policy, and resources for immigration-related concerns

Other Legal Resources

Bankruptcy Resources

• United States Bankruptcy Court: District of Oregon - Information about filing for bankruptcy in Oregon. 
• Oregon State Bar Association: Bankruptcy and Debt - Basic information about bankruptcy in Oregon. 
• Legal Aid Services of Oregon: Bankruptcy Information - Information materials about bankruptcy provided by Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) and OregonLawHelp.org. LASO also holds Pro Bono Bankruptcy Clinics. The Clinics provides advice and free representation by volunteer attorneys for low-income individuals. To learn more, or make an appointment, call LASO at 503.224.4086. 

Consumer Law Resources

• https://www.idtheftcenter.org/about-us/  Free resource for Identity theft victims, including advocacy.
• FTC.gov. This website by the Federal Trade Commission provides useful information about identity theft, as well as consumer credit reports and numerous other consumer issues. 
• Dfr.oregon.gov. This website by the Oregon Insurance Division provides basic information about automobile insurance. Go to Insurance for Consumers. 
• Doj.state.or.us. This website by the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division. Go to Consumer Protection and choose from the drop-down list of topics. 
• www.donotcall.gov. This website by the Federal Trade Commission allows you to join the Do Not Call Registry to stop telephone calls from telemarketers.
• Oregon.gov. This website provides basic instructions to Oregon employers about wage garnishment. Go to Technical Assistance for Employers Garnishments.
• Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service (503-684-3763 or 800-4525-7636). The Oregon State Bar may be able to refer you to an attorney for a low-cost consultation regarding a consumer issue. 

Copyright and Contract Law

• Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Legal Clinic  community legal clinic focused on arts and entertainment matters including contracts, cease and desist letters, copyright, trademark, and other issues.

Criminal Law

• Metropolitan Public Defender - A nonprofit law firm which provides legal assistance to individuals with criminal matters. Also holds an expungement clinic periodically call for details). Has offices in Portland and Hillsboro.

Estate Planning and Wills:

• Multnomah County Probate and Estates - Free information about wills and trusts, and relevant forms.
• OSB Wills, Trusts and Elder Law- Free information about wills and trusts, Power of Attorney and more. 
• The Commons Law Center - Free educational events including Power of Attorney & Advance Directive workshop, reduced cost estate planning help

Expungement (sealing of criminal records):

• Multnomah District Attorney's Office: Criminal Record Expunction - Online resource designed to assist individuals with assessment of their expungement eligibility, provides expungement forms, instructions, and a link to the statutes
• PCC CLEAR Clinic. - Free legal services including expungements for members of the Portland community.
• Youth Rights & Justice Expunction Clinic -Online clinic focuses on increasing access to expungement. This is a free service for those with records in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas Counties.

Looking for resources about Covid-19 specific topics, Renter's Rights, Family Law, Immigration, Rights for Protestors, or Domestic/Interpersonal Violence resources? Please refer to the link menus at the top of this page!