Helpful Links & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Community Resources

• 2-1-1 Oklahoma Helpline
  A community guide web site for all of Oklahoma.

Free Tax Return Preparation

• Volunteers will prepare income tax returns, no charge!
  https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/
• Who Qualifies for Earned Income Credit?
  Low- to moderate-income workers with qualifying children may be eligible to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) if certain qualifying rules apply to them.
  You may qualify for the EITC even if you can’t claim children on your tax return. Find out how to claim the EITC without a qualifying child.
• IRS Refund Status
  Check on your IRS refund status on this secure website. You will need
  your social security number, your filing status (Single, Married, Head of
  Household, etc.) and the dollar amount of the expected refund.

Legal

• A List of Self Help Legal Forms from Legal Aid
  This page is has Legal Aid’s self-help forms. These are online programs to
  help you with information and creation of legal forms and instructions to
  help you file them in court.
• Free Legal Resources
  Legal information, self-help forms, videos and other legal resources
  curated by Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma.
• Oklahoma Bar Association
  Link to Oklahoma Bar Association for helpful ways to find a private lawyer and access some free legal information.
• Step Forward
  Understand your immigration options, your rights, and how to prepare for the future.
• Oklahoma Department of Libraries
  Legal and legislative resources researched by the Staff of the
  Jan Eric Cartwright Memorial Library
• Tulsa Fair Housing Partnership
  Information about community fair housing events and fair housing
  enforcement agencies in Oklahoma.
• Relationship Abuse, Domestic Violence and the Law
  Information about what you can do if you are being abused, stalked, or harassed by someone in your life.
• Legislative Primer
  Where do bills come from? How many make it into law? Who makes up the Governor’s cabinet? How does the committee process work, and who leads which committee? The Legislative Primer will answer these questions and more.
• Child Support Services
  Find your local Child Support Services Offices to help you collect child support.
• Oklahoma State Courts Network
  The Oklahoma State Courts Network website helps you find statutes,
  forms, courts and docket information.
• Oklahoma’s Assistant – State Government Information & Navigation
  Welcome to TheHouseandSenate.com – a free service provided for
  Oklahomans to easily access and navigate their state government. This
  web site is privately owned and maintained and is not affiliated with the Oklahoma Legislature, State Senate or the Oklahoma House of
  Representatives.
• Tulsa County District Court
  This site has all the information you need to file a case in small claims,
  including fill in forms.

Public Benefits

• Medicaid Services
  Medicaid is health insurance that helps many people who can’t afford
  medical care pay for some or all of their medical bills. This website gives information about Medicaid services. You can also find out if you or your children might qualify for Medicaid Services.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

1. What kinds of cases does LASO handle?

LASO attorneys and advocates handle civil cases involving consumer issues, education issues, family law issues, domestic violence issues, elder law issues, employment and unemployment issues, fair housing issues, housing issues, health issues, public benefits issues, mental health issues, and more. LASO also provides a variety of legal services for those persons with AIDS, the disabled, and for Seniors over 60 years of age.

2. How do I apply for LASO services?

All applications for assistance are accepted by telephone at LASO’s Application Hotline by calling 1-888-534-5243. Phones are answered Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Are you age 60+? If so, we have a special phone number for Seniors! The Sixty Plus Legal Aid Services Helpline (OKSPLASH) provides free legal advice, counseling, and community education for American citizens who are 60 years of age or old.  Call 1-855-488-6814 for assistance from OKSPLASH. Phones are answered Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 am and 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.

3. How does LASO determine if I am eligible for services?

Many of LASO’s programs and services are offered only to those that meet our financial eligibility guidelines. Clients are financially qualified for our services during their confidential intake interviews. Income is calculated based upon the gross income household earnings of the applicant, and the number of persons in the household. Non-exempt assets may also be considered in qualifying applicants for our services.

There are, however, many of our program services that are not income sensitive. The legal services that are not income sensitive are for persons with AIDS, Seniors over 60 years of age, and victims of housing discrimination.

4. Is there any charge for the services I receive at LASO?

There is no charge for the legal services provided by LASO.  Sometimes there are court or other fees the client will be required to pay.

5. Where is LASO located?

Please click here to see our office locations.

6. What do I do if LASO cannot assist me?

If you are not eligible for LASO assistance, you may contact other programs in Oklahoma that provide free or low-cost legal assistance. A list may be found at the Oklahoma Bar Association website by clicking here.

Also, LASO is fortunate to have many volunteer pro bono attorneys who take cases LASO is unable to handle. If appropriate, your case may be referred to one of those private pro bono volunteers with no charge to you.

7. How is LASO funded?

LASO’s funding is provided through a combination of grant awards from the Legal Services Corporation, other Federal government agencies, the State of Oklahoma, United Way, the Oklahoma Bar Foundation, as well as through generous donations from a number of charitable foundations/organizations and private individuals.