Disaster Legal Services (DLS) | disasterassistance.gov

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Managing Agency

U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA

Program Description

Disaster Legal Services (DLS) provides private legal help to survivors of a presidentially declared major disaster.

Note: Attorneys are volunteers and do not share information with FEMA.

General Program Requirements

Read FEMA's DLS page to learn more about the program.

Application Process

There is no application for this service. Just call the phone number assigned for your disaster to get legal help. This is set up once the program is authorized.

Program Contact Information

Visit Disaster Legal Services to find the hotline number and information for your disaster.

You can also visit the pages below to find more resources:

American Bar Association Disaster Resources
Advocates for Disaster Justice

Last Updated: 08/05/2025

Managing Agency

U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA DHS logo

Program Contact Information

Visit Disaster Legal Services to find the hotline number and information for your disaster.

You can also visit the pages below to find more resources:

American Bar Association Disaster Resources
Advocates for Disaster Justice