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Resources for Veterans Seeking Legal Support

Free legal help and guidance for veterans navigating legal battles.

At Charlie Mike Freedom Fund (CMFF), we understand that the challenges of military service don't end when you return home — especially when facing legal battles. That’s why we’ve curated this resource hub to connect veterans with trusted legal assistance organizations committed to defending your rights.

What You'll Find Here

Whether you need help navigating veterans' benefits, upgrading a discharge, or resolving a legal dispute, the following organizations can provide guidance, representation, and advocacy — often at no cost.

Benefits Navigation

Assistance with VA claims, disability compensation, and earned benefits

Discharge Upgrades

Legal support for military discharge upgrades and record corrections

Legal Disputes

Representation for housing, employment, family law, and civil matters

Veteran Legal Services Resources

National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP)

Since 1981, NVLSP has fought to ensure veterans and active-duty personnel receive the benefits they've earned.

Services:

  • Disability compensation claims

  • Discharge upgrades

  • Combat-related special compensation (CRSC)

Pennsylvania Bar Association - Lawyers Saluting Veterans Program

If you're a Pennsylvania veteran seeking legal help, this PBA program connects you with volunteer lawyers who provide free representation in areas like family law, housing, and benefits disputes

How to get help:

  • Find participating lawyers

  • Fill Veteran Assistance Form

  • Get matched by expertise

Veterans Pro Bono Grant Program (Legal Services Corporation)

This national initiative offers free legal representation for veterans who cannot afford counsel in appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. It's especially useful if your benefits claim has been denied and you're seeking justice through the courts.

Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) - Veterans Legal Support

Serving veterans and families in the Pittsburgh region, NLS provides legal representation and advocacy on:

  • Denied veterans benefits

  • Discharge upgrades

  • Collaborations with PAServes and other veterans' organizations

Stateside Legal

This is your online guidebook for military-related legal issues. Stateside Legal offers:

  • Plain-language legal information

  • DIY legal tools

  • Help finding legal aid programs near you

Veterans Legal Institute (VLI)

VLI delivers free legal services to low-income veterans and service members across a range of areas:

  • VA compensation and pension claims

  • Discharge upgrades

  • Expungement of criminal records

  • Housing, family law, and more

Need Help Covering Legal Fees?

At CMFF, we believe no veteran should stand alone in a courtroom. These organizations — along with the financial support we provide — are here to help you Continue Mission.

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