“The Military Assistance Project is a statewide project that provides free civil legal advice and direct representation to eligible low-income
Hoosier military members, veterans, and their dependents.”
Who We Represent
- Military members, veterans, and their dependents in Indiana
- Out-of-state military members, veterans, and their dependents with legal cases in Indiana
All applicants will be subject to an informal financial screening to ensure that they meet the same ILS income eligibility guidelines as do other Hoosiers who are low income.
Types Of Cases
The Military Assistance Project handles a variety of civil cases, including but not limited to:
Map Team Legal Clinics
Second Tuesday of Every Month
- Roudebush VA Medical Center, 1481 W 10th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46202. Closed in November.
- 11:00am – 4:00pm (must sign in by 3:00pm)
- Room changes, ask front desk
Fourth Tuesday of Every Month
- Fort Wayne VA Medical Center Annex, 2500 E State Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805. Closed in December.
- 11:00am – 4:00pm (must sign in by 3:00pm)
- Room changes, ask front desk
How To Get Help From The Map Team
You can apply online or over the phone. Please make sure you indicate that you are a veteran, active-duty military member, or a dependent:
Phone Intake
Please call our centralized intake line at 1 (844) 243-8570. The phone line is open Monday through Thursday, 10:00am – 2:00pm EST.
Online Intake
Please visit the following link to complete an online intake:
https://www.indianalegalservices.org/node/735/online-intake-now-available
Non-criminal, civil legal issues including public benefits such as food stamps, SSI/SSDI terminations, unemployment, land sale contracts, etc.
The application should take about 20 minutes to complete. You will need to answer questions about your income, assets, and household size. Submitting an application does NOT mean that we will accept your case. You should hear from us within about 14 days with a decision on whether we will be able to take your case.
Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a nonprofit law firm and the largest provider of free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income people in Indiana. ILS helps clients who are faced with legal problems that harm their ability to obtain basic needs such as food, shelter, income, medical care or personal safety. ILS also handles cases in other areas including family law where there is domestic violence, housing, consumer law, access to health care, and access to government benefits. ILS does not handle any criminal matters.