Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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About the Clinic
📅 Third Monday in January on MLK Jr. Day
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which falls on the third Monday in January each year, the Alaska Bar Association and its partners host MLK Day free legal help clinics at locations throughout Alaska. In 2026, clinics were held in Anchorage, Bethel, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Check this page in early January for updates about the location and times of the next clinic.
Volunteer attorneys will provide brief legal help to low to moderate income Alaskan in need of advice for civil (non-criminal) legal issues.
Who Can Attend: All low-income Alaskans are welcome.
The 2026 press release regarding these events is here.
This clinic provides legal advice only and does not create ongoing attorney representation.
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)
✅ Housing and landlord-tenant issues
✅ Public Benefits
✅ Consumer/Debt issues
✅ Probate
✅ Employment
✅ Personal injury
✅ Other Non-Criminal Legal Issues
Free interpreters are provided.
Testimonials
Who Organizes This?
These events are organized by the Alaska Bar Association in partnership with the Alaska Court System, Alaska Legal Services Corporation, ACLU of Alaska, and local bar associations. Many attorneys, judges, and legal professionals throughout the state volunteer their time on this day to serve fellow Alaskans in need of legal help.
Media Coverage
For media and other inquiries, contact info@alaskabar.org or call (907) 272-7469.
Opinion: Justice in action: MLK Day legal clinics bring free legal help to Alaskans, Anchorage Daily News, published 1/14/2026
Alaska Attorneys to Provide Free Legal Help on MLK Day Holiday, Alaska Beacon, published 1/13/2026
Alaska Attorneys to Provide Free Legal Help on MLK Day Holiday, KTUU AK News Source, published 1/14/2026
Local bar association offering free legal help sessions on MLK holiday, KTOO, Juneau Afternoon, interview with Ben Hofmeister and Kevin Higgins from the Juneau Bar Association, 1/14/2026.
Alaska Bar Association honors Martin Luther King Jr. with free legal help clinic, Alaska’s News Source – Fairbanks, 1/21/2025
MLK Day Legal Help Events Offer Free Legal Support Across Alaska
Ways to Celebrate MLK Day Around Anchorage – Anchorage Daily News
Alaska Bar Association Holds Free Legal Advice Day for MLK Day – Your Alaska Link
Equal Access to Justice – ADN
Free Legal Counsel for Low-Income Alaskans on MLK Day – KTVF
Neighbors Letters – Juneau Empire
Alaska Attorneys Provide Free Legal Services – Fairbanks Daily Newsminer
Alaska Attorneys Provide Free Legal Services – Senior Voice
Free Legal Advice on MLK Holiday – KYUK
17 Years of Good Work!
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, visit our website here.
Who to Contact for More Information
Call the Alaska Bar Association at (907) 272-7469 or email info@alaskabar.org
