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INSB Chapter 7 Pro Bono Panel Services

Individuals with a pending Chapter 7 case (or those individuals considering filing a Chapter 7 case) may be eligible for free or reduced cost services from a member of the Court's Chapter 7 Pro Bono Panel, dependent on income.  To request a determination of your eligibility for these services, complete and submit the Request form.

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In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Indianapolis Bar Association (IndyBar) has launched the “Virtual Ask a Lawyer” online legal advice chat service, where members of the community can chat in real time with an attorney who is prepared to assist with basic legal questions.

To begin the chat, individuals simply visit indybar.org/chat. Once on the page, a pop-up in the lower right-hand corner of the browser window will guide the user through the interaction.

Lawyers participating in Virtual Ask a Lawyer work in law firms, agencies and organizations throughout the city and are donating their time in order to provide this valuable community service. They'll be prepared to provide assistance with questions on topics like divorce, child custody, child support, landlord/tenant issues, bankruptcy, personal injury, employment law and more.  All correspondence is confidential.

The chat service will be manned Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (excluding holidays). During other times or in the event that an attorney isn’t available, members of the community can provide their e-mail address for follow up by an attorney within 12 to 24 hours.