Elder Abuse

As many as one in seven seniors nationwide experiences elder abuse, usually at the hands of a family member. In some cases, the senior winds up penniless. In others, the senior loses his or her home. You may be afraid of what will happen if you tell someone. But help is available. Turn your situation around before it gets worse.

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Elder Abuse and its Effects

As many as one in seven seniors nationwide experiences elder abuse, usually at the hands of a family member. In some cases, the senior winds up penniless. In others, the senior loses his or her home. More »

Things You Should Know about Protective Orders

When you are in a relationship with someone who uses threats, harasses, molests, stalks, attacks, batters or strikes you, your family or your children, that person is committing Domestic Violence. You are not alone. More »

by: Arizona Supreme Court, Court Services Division

Victim's Bill of Rights

Arizona leads the nation in the most victim's rights provided. In addition to statutes, Arizona has a constitutional amendment for victim's rights. Learn about these rights here.

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Where to Find an Attorney for Specific Legal Advice

 All Legal Services programs in Arizona differ, and their criteria for accepting cases vary as well. Find out what programs are available and where to go for asssistance. More »

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Question: I have fallen victim to someone who has taken most of my money and who has promised to pay me back so I can have monthly income. He will not and I think he is leaving the state. I cannot afford food even and I can't afford a lawyer. Is there a DA I can talk to or some organization that can help me?
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Question: Who do you report financial crimes against the elderly
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Question: My niece used her grandfather's SSN and DOB and baby's SSN and DOB to obtain loans from a payday loan place online. She did not repay the loans and they went to collections. The collection agency called her grandfather to collect. In order for the debt to be deleted from her grandfather, he had to file a police report. What is the possibility of my niece being charged with identity theft and or fraud? What would the possible sentence be?
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Question: My elderly blind aunt gave a niece POA and she abused that privilege and stole more than $53,000 leaving her with nothing and she wants to sue her but we don't know how to help her find a lawyer she has no money
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Question: My HOA is abusing me and laws have been broken.They are trying to force me out of my house. I need a LAWYER! CAN YOU HELP ME FIND A LAWYER?
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