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Connecticut residents have access to a variety of nonprofit and government-supported organizations offering free legal advice and services in civil (non-criminal) matters. Eligibility typically depends on income, residency, and the type of legal issue, with many services prioritizing vulnerable populations.
Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut (SLS)
Connecticut Legal Services (CLS)
New Haven Legal Assistance Association (NHLAA)
Greater Hartford Legal Aid (GHLA)
CTLawHelp.org (Online Legal Resource)
Center for Children’s Advocacy
Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut (SLS)
- Website: https://www.slsct.org
- Hotline: 1-800-453-3320 or 860-344-0380 (weekdays)
- Legal Areas: Family law (custody, divorce, restraining orders), housing, public benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, unemployment), consumer rights, utilities and energy assistance, education, and special education issues.
- Free Advice: Legal services are offered to those who earn income less than or equal to 125% of the federal poverty level.
Connecticut Legal Services (CLS)
- Website: https://www.ctlegal.org
- Hotline: 1-800-453-3320
- Legal Areas: Family/domestic violence, housing and homelessness, education, elder law, immigration, employment, consumer law, and veterans benefits.
- Free Advice: Legal services are generally offered to low-income residents. Priority is afforded to survivors of abuse, the elderly, and veterans.
New Haven Legal Assistance Association (NHLAA)
- Website: https://www.nhlegal.org
- Hotline: 203-946-4811
- Legal Areas: Family law, housing and landlord/tenant law, immigration (asylum, U visa, VAWA, DACA), health and disability benefits, elder law and social security, and criminal record expungement support.
- Free Advice: Services are available to residents of New Haven County (including greater New Haven, Ansonia, Derby) who earn at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. Certain immigration cases may be prioritized.
Greater Hartford Legal Aid (GHLA)
- Website: https://www.ghla.org
- Hotline: 860-541-5000
- Legal Areas: Family law, housing/eviction defense, government benefits (TFA, SNAP, Medicaid, SSI), consumer issues, education (special needs, discrimination), and workers’ rights.
- Free Advice: Services are available to low-income residents of the Greater Hartford region. The organization focuses on helping families with children, seniors, and abuse survivors.
CTLawHelp.org (Online Legal Resource)
- Website: https://ctlawhelp.org
- Hotline: 1-800-453-3320
- Legal Areas: Housing, divorce, custody, public benefits, and immigration.
- Free Advice: Services are available to all Connecticut residents, without income restrictions.
Center for Children’s Advocacy
- Website: https://cca-ct.org
- Hotline: 860-570-5327
- Legal Areas: Youth homelessness, education rights, child welfare, foster care, juvenile justice, mental health services, and immigration.
- Free Advice: Services are available for Connecticut residents who are between 18 and 26 years old. The organization focuses on youth who are homeless, DCF-involved, and undocumented.
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