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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where is Merrimack Valley Legal Services located?
  • How do I apply for Services?
  • What are the income guidelines?
  • What are the office hours?
  • Maps of locations

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    Where is Merrimack Valley Legal Services located?

    Merrimack Valley Legal Services
     35 John Street, Suite 302
     Lowell, MA 01852-1101
     Tel: (978)458-1465, 1-800-336-2262 (in MA only)
     For Hearing Impaired: (978)452-4740

    Branch Offices
     170 Common Street, Suite 303
     Lawrence, MA 01840-1507
     Tel: (978) 687-1177, 1-800-427-2521 (in MA only)
     For Hearing Impaired: (978) 689-7275

     Essex County Family Legal Aid Project
     70 Washington Street, Suite 220
     Salem, MA 01970
     Tel: (978) 740-6688, 1-888-835-4300

     For maps to our offices [click here]  

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    How do I apply for Services?

    Telephone the office nearest your residence to speak with the intake worker, who will ask questions about where you live, your income and your legal problem. If we are able to assist you we will give you an appointment or arrange to have an attorney or a paralegal telephone you. Outreach is regularly scheduled throughout our communities. If we cannot assist you we will try to provide you with the telephone numbers of agencies who can help.


    What are the income guidelines?

    2002 Income Eligibility Guidelines

    125% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

    Size of Family Unit Annual Income Monthly Income Weekly Income
    1 $11,075 $923 $213
    2 $14,925 $1,244 $287
    3 $18,775 $1,565 $361
    4 $22,625 $1,885 $435
    5 $26,475 $2,206 $509
    6 $30,325 $2,527 $583
    7 $34,175 $2,848 $657
    8 $38,025 $3,169 $731
    For more than 8 add $3,850
    each additional family member    		 $3,850 $321 $74

    187.5% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

    Size of Family Unit Annual Income Monthly Income Weekly Income
    1 $16,613 $1,384 $319
    2 $22,388 $1,866 $431
    3 $28,163 $2,347 $542
    4 $33,938 $2,828 $653
    5 $39,713 $3,309 $764
    6 $45,488 $3,791 $875
    7 $51,263 $4,272 $986
    8 $57,038 $4,753 $1,097
    For more than 8 add $5,775
    each additional family member    		 $5,775 $481 $111

    What are the office hours?

    Merrimack Valley Legal Services is open from Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. After hour appointments are available when requested of advocate.

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    Merrimack Valley Legal Services
      35 John Street, Suite 302
      Lowell, MA 01852-1101
       Tel: (978)458-1465, 1-800-336-2262 (in MA only), For Hearing Impaired: (978)452-4740