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About the Clinic
This clinic will likely be scheduled during the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention (October 22-24, 2026) in Anchorage. Check back here in August for exact date and time.
The Elizabeth Peratrovich Legal Clinic has been held annually since 2011 in Anchorage at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in October. Low-income Alaskans can drop in for a 20-30 minute free consultation with a volunteer lawyer about a variety of non-criminal legal issues, such as divorce/custody, housing, public benefits, employment, probate, and debt issues.
Check back here in August for the exact time, date, and room where the clinic will be held.
What to Expect
Volunteer attorneys will provide brief legal help to low to moderate income Alaskan in need of advice for civil (non-criminal) legal issues.
1️⃣ An intake volunteer will briefly ask about your legal issue.
2️⃣ You will be matched with a volunteer attorney.
3️⃣ Attorneys will provide short consultations (about 20–30 minutes).
No appointment is required. Walk-ins are welcome! You may have to wait briefly until an intake volunteer is available.
Legal Issues We Can Help With
Volunteer attorneys will provide brief legal help to low to moderate income Alaskan in need of advice for civil (non-criminal) legal issues on:
✅ Family Law (divorce, custody, child support)
✅ Probate
✅ Housing, landlord-tenant issues
✅ Public benefits
✅ Consumer/Debt issues and disputes over personal property
✅ Employment, personal injury, and other non-criminal legal issues
How to Attend the Clinic
This is an in-person clinic on the second floor of the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage (exact room to be announced in August on this page). No appointment or pre-registration is required.
If you have documents related to your legal question, please bring them! For example, if you have filed for divorce, bring a copy of your petition and any court orders. If you are a tenant and have a dispute with your landlord, bring a copy of your lease. If there is a delay in receiving public assistance, bring any letters you have received from the Division of Public Assistance.
Testimonials
Quotes from satisfied EAWC Clients:
“It was a pleasure working with you on this. Thank you all for all that you have done for us Elder’s you are all the bestest ever!!!”
“I wanted to thank you all for everything Friday. What a great help this was. I’ve told a few friends about this and also had another friend attend. He was super impressed with the service. I’m sure everyone who attended had to feel good.”
“This is the best service I’ve gotten and I’m not even paying for it! It’s a wonderful thing, especially for elderly people. It’s such a professional setup. I’m glad I found out about this. This is a tremendous service!”
“Again, I wanted to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for being able to update and streamline my will at the AFN Legal Clinic yesterday. You, your staff, volunteers and sponsors should be commended for providing this valuable service and hope you can continue to do so. It is much needed. Quyanaqpaq- Thank you very much!”
Other Resources
Alaska Free Legal Answers, a 24/7 free virtual legal clinic where Alaskans can post civil (non-criminal) legal questions at no cost to be answered by volunteer attorneys licensed in Alaska. Post your questions here: https://alaska.freelegalanswers.org/
For a list of additional resources, click here.
Sponsors
Alaska Bar Association – Alaska Native Law Section
Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Alaska Court System
Who to Contact for More Information
Call the Alaska Bar Association at (907) 272-7469 or email info@alaskabar.org
