Cambridge and Somerville
For over 40 years, Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services (CASLS) has provided free legal assistance to low income families and individuals residing in Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Woburn, and Winchester.
Contact CASLS:
60 Gore St.
Cambridge, MA 02141
- Phone: 617-603-2700
Office Hours
- Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Directions: See Google map
Main Office
Greater Boston Legal Services
197 Friend Street
Boston, MA 02114
- Phone: 617-371-1234
- Toll-Free: 800-323-3205
- Fax: 617-371-1222
Office Hours
- Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Telephone Intake Hours:
- Monday – Friday
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Walk-In Hours:
- Monday & Thursday
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Directions: See Google map
Direct Client Services
CASLS helps clients in our service area to gain access to some of the most basic necessities of life. This includes:
- affordable housing
- emergency assistance shelter for homeless families
- state public benefits, including cash assistance (TAFDC, EAEDC)
- federal public benefits, including SSI, SSDI, and food stamps
- child care vouchers and related non-cash benefits
- MassHealth and other medical assistance programs
Read more about CASLS direct client services.
Community Partnerships
CASLS works closely with community organizations, government agencies, other legal service agencies, and various service providers to better meet the needs of low-income clients in our service area. We offer training on housing and benefits issues to other groups, work closely with community organizations seeking policy changes, and raise funds for homeless prevention.
Impact Advocacy
Representation in individual cases often gives CASLS’ advocates insight into systemic problems affecting their clients. Armed with this insight and practical experience, CASLS advocates engage in legislative advocacy, administrative advocacy, and representation of tenants and other groups seeking policy changes.