Access to Justice Commission

The Supreme Court of Nevada created a permanent Access to Justice Commission (Commission) in June 2006 to promote equal civil justice.  Access to Justice/Equal justice under law is not merely a caption on the façade of the United States Supreme Court building, it is perhaps the most inspiring ideal of our society. It is one of the ends for which our entire legal system exists.  It is fundamental that justice should be the same, in substance and availability, without regard to economic status.

The Nevada Access To Justice Commission is comprised of 27 members with Justice Kristina Pickering, and Justice Elissa Cadish serving as its co-chairs.  The Commission has embarked upon an aggressive comprehensive agenda intended to improve the ability of all Nevadans, particularly those of modest means, to utilize Nevada's legal system by improving the delivery and funding of legal services programs, pro bono services, and self help services.  The Commission is supported by a Director (Brad Lewis) who is employed by the State Bar of Nevada.

Contact Information

Brad Lewis
Access to Justice Director
State Bar of Nevada
3100 W Charleston Blvd, Ste 100
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Office: (702) 317-1409
Email: bradl@nvbar.org

Self-Help

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Landlord/Tenant Law

Because legal disputes can often have a long-lasting financial impact, it may be advisable to speak to an attorney before taking any actions.

Although you may not believe that you can afford an attorney, there are many attorneys who are willing to offer a free or reduced-fee consultation. When you first meet with a lawyer, you should talk about their fees, and put any fee agreement between you and the attorney in writing.

For an overview of landlord/tenant law and the eviction process, please see Eviction Process Overview

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Tenant/Landlord Forms
Information For Tenants
Information For Landlords

These forms are provided as a service to the public for those individuals wishing to represent themselves without using an attorney (pro se) in court. In addition, the court in your jurisdiction may provide forms and resources for individuals seeking help in filing actions and motions in the District and Justice Courts. If you have any questions about your particular situation, please contact an attorney.  While the Supreme Court is prohibited from referring you to any particular attorney or law firm, you may be able to find a lawyer who practices in landlord/tenant law by getting referrals from friends, looking in the telephone yellow pages, or by using these other resources below.  These websites are linked to third party websites and are provided for information purposes only, and the Supreme Court has no control over any of the information on the website.  Please contact an attorney for further information.

NRS: CHAPTER 118A - LANDLORD AND TENANT: DWELLINGS

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Free Legal Resources

There exists a number of local or statewide organizations that provide free legal assistance to qualifying individuals. Each of these organizations has their own eligibility guidelines and should be contacted directly for details:

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