Pine Tree Legal Assistance (Protection from Abuse Help)
Statewide nonprofit that has provided free civil legal services to low-income Maine residents since 1967, including self-help information and assistance with Protection from Abuse and Protection from Harassment orders. Its website explains the first steps to getting a PFA, links to court forms (including translations), and answers common questions. Pine Tree handles some family law cases related to domestic violence or sexual assault through referral relationships with local advocacy organizations.
Who it is for
Low-income Maine residents seeking free help with protection from abuse or harassment orders and related civil legal issues.
Focus: Domestic and intimate partner violence, Sexual assault, Stalking and harassment
How to reach them
Use the organization's own page for current hours, contact, and any local sites. For safety, Findwell does not publish shelter locations or other confidential addresses.
Verified as of 2026-06-17. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.