Legal Information
The Peace at Home Family Shelter does not have any attorneys on our staff, but we do have legal advocates who can help answer some questions & give you information on court proceedings, legal resources, etc.
We are NOT allowed, by law, to give anyone legal advice.
Domestic Violence Law:
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Need an attorney, but don't have money? See info on Legal Services.
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Do you have medical or other bills to pay as a result of a violent crime? If so, please see the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations page for information on how to get help!
Complaints:
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If you want to file a complaint about the way someone is handling your case within the legal/judicial system, please see the contact information here.
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If you have a complaint against a prosecutor, please download and follow the instructions on this form.
Law Enforcement Issues:
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Is your abuser in jail? Register for VINE, Arkansas' victim notification system.
Info from the Arkansas Attorney General's Website:
Two Legal Services programs in Arkansas serve clients in all seventy-five counties.
Branch offices are also located throughout the state.
Also, if you are a resident of Northwest Arkansas, you must go through Legal Aid of Arkansas.
CALS does not serve our area.
Legal Aid of Arkansas
4083 North Shiloh Drive, Suite 3
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 442-0600 or toll-free: 1-800-234-3544
FAX (479) 442-0603
Legal Aid office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours in the Jonesboro office on Tuesday nights from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- Pulaski County Residents call: (501) 376-3423
- Craighead County Residents call: (870) 268-6350
- Crittenden County Residents call: (870) 702-2250
- Washington County Residents call: (501) 684-4350
Center for Arkansas Legal Services
303 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 376-3423, or toll-free: 1-800-950-5817
FAX (501) 376-3664
Arkansas Legal Services Programs hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If you need help with a legal problem, have a question you think a lawyer should answer, or have been sued and don't know where to turn, call the:
Arkansas Legal Services Programs HELPLINE!
Toll Free: 1-800-9 LAW AID (1-800-952-9243)
If you have child custody or property issues, you are going to need to retain an attorney to help you deal with those in civil court. We cannot give you legal advice or information on these matters.