Guam Office
The Guam Office of the Micronesian Legal Services Corporation (MLSC) is a non-profit legal services office which provides high-quality legal assistance to eligible residents of Guam in the area of civil law. MLSC is a recipient-member of the Legal Service Corporation (LSC) of the United States.
Office Information
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| Location | 238 Archbishop Flores Street Suite 902 DNA Building Hagatna, Guam 96910 |
| Office Hours / Intake Times | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Closed on weekends and holidays |
| Languages spoken by staff | English Chamorro Chuukese |
| Phone Number | (671) 969-5504/5604/5704 |
| Email address | guam@mlscnet.org |
Organizational Structure
Staffed by:
[2] Attorneys
[2] Paralegals
[1] Legal Secretary/Receptionist
Client Eligibility
Every person, or in limited cases, a non-profit corporation (but not a business) who requests the services of the Guam Office must first meet the financial eligibility requirements of MLSC. This involves disclosing financial information such as income and asset of the individual which is entered into the MLSC case management system to determine if the finances of the applicant does not exceed 125% of the US Poverty Guidelines. Additionally, the acceptance of a client by MLSC also depends on whether the assistance requested falls within the priorities of the program and whether enough resources are available.
Constraints on Services
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Office Priorities and Main Legal Services
- Support for Families
- Preserving the Home
- Maintaining Economic Stability
- Safety, Stability, and Health
- Populations with Special Vulnerabilities
- Delivery of Legal Services (including outreach, community education, and collaboration)
How-To Guides and Resources
- Resource 1
- Resource 2
- Resource 3
- Resource 4
Other Services and Resources
- Guam Legal Services Corporation
- Public Defender Service Corporation
- Guam Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service
- Superior Court of Guam
