Greater Boston Legal Services

Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) provides free legal representation and legal advice to low-income individuals and families in civil cases in the Boston area. GBLS also engages in systemic litigation, class actions, and legislative advocacy on behalf of its clients.

Services: For help with criminal and juvenile record sealing, expungement & CORI problems: Email cori@gbls.org or leave a message with your name, address and phone number at 617-603-1797.

Areas of focus include: CORI & Re-entry Project, Low-Wage Workers (appealing unemployment insurance denials, fighting wage theft, access leave and benefits, visa support), 
Support with Healthcare or Disability Benefits (Medicare and MassHealth advocacy; help for people denied SSI/SSDI; advocate for children with disabilities and mental health needs; protection for nursing home residents), Support with Housing Problems (prevent unfair evictions and loss of housing subsidies; preserve affordable housing for low-income tenants; help families access Emergency Assistance shelter).

Other areas of legal practice include: Asian Outreach Center, Consumers, Survivors of Domestic Violence, Elders, Immigrants, People Applying for Government Benefits, and Low-Income Taxpayers. 

To find out more about GBLS’ current services and how to access them, go to https://www.gbls.org/accessing-services.

Monday through Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

People who have not yet done intake are asked to call during the following times if it is not an emergency. To find out if GBLS can help you, call our intake line at (617) 371-1234 Monday through Friday, 9:30AM-12:30PM.

Cambridge/Somerville Office
60 Gore St., Suite 203, Cambridge, MA 02141, 617-603-2700

Roxbury Courthouse
85 Warren St. Roxbury, MA
Walk-in clinics on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 9:00am – 12:00pm will resume after COVID-19 emergency is lifted.

Dorchester Courthouse
410 Washington St. Dorchester, MA
Walk-in clinics on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 9:00am – 12:00pm will resume after COVID-19 emergency is lifted

Agency serves residents of Boston and 46 surrounding cities and towns, mostly within Route 128. Complete listing of geographic areas served is on the website. Income limitations (usually restricted to persons with incomes less than 125% of federal poverty guidelines) are applicable, with the exception of elderly clients and Medicare beneficiaries who are not subject to the income guidelines.

Interpreters are available for non-English speakers.