Most of our legal services are only available to individuals whose household income is at or below 125% of the federal poverty line. If you are 60 years of age or older and think your income is higher, you can contact the nearest legal aid office to find out if you are eligible for legal advice. We cannot help you with criminal proceedings if you are trying to prosecute someone or if you have an immigration problem. Helping low-income Connecticut residents solve their legal problems What are legal clinics? Each of Connecticut`s three law schools has a legal clinic that provides legal assistance to people who cannot afford a lawyer. Under the Connecticut Student Rules of Practice, law students are permitted to represent clients in civil and criminal matters before all courts and administrative authorities within the jurisdiction. The clinics are: Other legal service organizations Other organizations that provide civil legal assistance to specific groups of the population include: You cannot apply for help with bankruptcy, debtors` rights or consumer protection over the phone. For these questions, you must apply online. You can also visit the CTLawHelp.org self-help library to find information about your legal problems. CTLawHelp`s extensive library of self-help materials can help you find the answers you need.

It`s free and easy to use. Need help doing research? Our chat service may be able to help you. Our legal guide to the Reintegration Roadmap is an important resource for the legal implications of a criminal record on obtaining ID cards, housing, public benefits, and family matters. CTLawHelp.org was founded by several nonprofit legal aid organizations whose common mission is to improve the lives of Connecticut residents by providing free legal aid to people with very low incomes. What legal assistance is available in Connecticut? There are several options for civil legal assistance for people who cannot afford a lawyer. These include the Legal Services Network, legal clinics affiliated with Connecticut`s three law schools, and various other organizations that provide legal assistance, often to special populations. What is the Legal Services Network? The Connecticut Legal Services Network is a collaboration of five nonprofit legal aid agencies that provide civil legal aid to low-income individuals and families. Part of the funding for these programs comes from the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), an agency created by the federal government to fund state legal aid agencies. The Legal Services Network also comes from local agencies such as the United Way and special trusts established by local bar associations.

The members of this network in Connecticut are: Statewide Legal ServicesNew Haven Legal AssistanceGreater Hartford Legal AidConnecticut Legal ServicesBono.orgConnecticut Fair Housing CenterChildren`s Law CenterChildren`s Lawyers AmericaCenter for Children`s AdvocacyConnecticut Veterans Legal Center Due to the COVID-19 crisis, All in-person clinics have been suspended/cancelled for the foreseeable future. We are hosting an online Zoom outreach event on November 9 at the Waterbury Public Library to understand your legal rights. Please share with everyone who can benefit from it. To find application pages in the Connecticut Community Resource Database: “Watch Understanding Your Legal Rights Registered Public Benefits for the Silas Bronson Library in Waterbury, available only until later this year” t.co/19qXjKqp2m We transform the lives of low-income people facing issues such as homelessness, lack of medical care and domestic violence. We are hiring and have a lot of new openings!! We are seeking eight (8) attorney positions in various jurisdictions in Connecticut. Right to counselling/housing, family, seniors, immigration, public benefits/SSI application and job description: t.co/5s3cOKcUUh Is deportation imminent? Are you having trouble getting child support? Problems with debt collectors?.