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Legal Clinics and Help
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Please Note
There is an application available to request that a free legal clinic or program be included on this web page.
Updates about legal clinics already listed on this page should be emailed to Christopher Roy.
Contract Collections Help
Talk to a lawyer about installment payment orders, executions, exemptions, modifications, or other contract collections questions.
Volunteer Attorney Program Schedule — Call the Court Operations Unit at 860-263-2734 to confirm that there is no change to the clinic schedule.
Hartford: (Click the link above for specific dates)
New Haven: (Click the link above for specific dates)
Waterbury: (Click the link above for specific dates)
Divorce / Custody Help
Talk to a lawyer about divorce, custody, visitation, or other family questions.
Volunteer Attorney Program Schedule — Call the Court Operations Unit at 860-263-2734 to confirm that there is no change to the clinic schedule.
— Call Statewide Legal Services at 1-800-453-3320 for an appointment.
— Call Statewide Legal Services at 1-800-453-3320 for an appointment.
— Call Statewide Legal Services at 1-800-453-3320 for an appointment.
Eviction Help
Under the state’s new Right to Counsel program for eviction proceedings that is expected to start in January, 2022, you may qualify for a free lawyer if you are in danger of being evicted or losing your housing subsidy. For more information, call 1-800-559-1565 or visit www.EvictionHelpCT.org
Apply for rental assistance from the state's UniteCT program. To learn more and to apply, visit UniteCT - Emergency Rental Assistance for Connecticut's Economy
Foreclosure Help
Get help with foreclosure and mediation, and find out about resources.
Volunteer Attorney Program Schedule — Call the Court Operations Unit at 860-263-2734 to confirm that there is no change to the clinic schedule.
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Call the Connecticut Fair Housing Center at 860-247-4400 for more information.
General Help
Talk to a lawyer about any legal question.
Ask a Lawyer Calendar
— Call the New Haven County Bar Association at 203-562-5750 to confirm that there is no change to the clinic schedule.
Legal Information & Referrals
— Contact Statewide Legal Services at 1-800-453-3320 for more information.
Homeless Individuals (Project H.E.L.P.)
Homeless individuals can talk to a lawyer about legal matters.
Project H.E.L.P. Schedule
— Visit the Project H.E.L.P. website for more information.
Pardons Help
Meet with a lawyer to find out if you might be eligible for a pardon and get help with the application.
Stamford Pardons Clinic — Call Connecticut Legal Services at 203-399-5914 for an appointment. The free clinic is held at the Stamford office at 1177 Summer Street. Who is eligible: Low income residents with Connecticut convictions who are no longer under DOC supervision and have no pending charges. Note that it is anticipated that clients will attend many times throughout the pardons process.
Security Deposits
Talk to a lawyer about getting back your security deposit.
Security Deposit Clinic
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Call Statewide Legal Services at 1-800-453-3320 for an appointment.
Small Claims Help
Talk to a lawyer about starting a case, defending a case, or other small claims questions.
Volunteer Attorney Program Schedule — Call the Court Operations Unit at 860-263-2734 to confirm that there is no change to the clinic schedule.
Talk to a lawyer about installment payment orders, executions, exemptions, modifications, or other contract collections questions.
Volunteer Attorney Program Schedule — Call the Court Operations Unit at 860-263-2734 to confirm that there is no change to the clinic schedule.
Bridgeport:(Click the link above for specific dates)
Hartford: (Click the link above for specific dates)
New Haven: (Click the link above for specific dates)
Waterbury: (Click the link above for specific dates)
Divorce / Custody Help
Talk to a lawyer about divorce, custody, visitation, or other family questions.
Volunteer Attorney Program Schedule — Call the Court Operations Unit at 860-263-2734 to confirm that there is no change to the clinic schedule.
Hartford: Wednesdays (click the link above for specific dates)Divorce/Custody Clinic
Stamford: Thursdays (click the link above for specific dates)
Waterbury: Fridays (click the link above for specific dates)
— Call Statewide Legal Services at 1-800-453-3320 for an appointment.
Wethersfield: Every 3rd WednesdayFamily Clinic
— Call Statewide Legal Services at 1-800-453-3320 for an appointment.
Hartford: Every 1st TuesdayFamily Clinic
— Call Statewide Legal Services at 1-800-453-3320 for an appointment.
New Haven: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Eviction Help
Under the state’s new Right to Counsel program for eviction proceedings that is expected to start in January, 2022, you may qualify for a free lawyer if you are in danger of being evicted or losing your housing subsidy. For more information, call 1-800-559-1565 or visit www.EvictionHelpCT.org
Apply for rental assistance from the state's UniteCT program. To learn more and to apply, visit UniteCT - Emergency Rental Assistance for Connecticut's Economy
Foreclosure Help
Get help with foreclosure and mediation, and find out about resources.
Volunteer Attorney Program Schedule — Call the Court Operations Unit at 860-263-2734 to confirm that there is no change to the clinic schedule.
Bridgeport: Wednesdays (click the link above for specific dates)Foreclosure Advice Virtual Meetings
Hartford: Wednesdays (click the link above for specific dates)
New Britain: Wednesdays (click the link above for specific dates)
New Haven: Wednesdays (click the link above for specific dates)
New London: Wednesdays (click the link above for specific dates)
Stamford: Wednesdays (click the link above for specific dates)
Waterbury: Wednesdays (click the link above for specific dates)
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Call the Connecticut Fair Housing Center at 860-247-4400 for more information.General Help
Talk to a lawyer about any legal question.
Ask a Lawyer Calendar
— Call the New Haven County Bar Association at 203-562-5750 to confirm that there is no change to the clinic schedule. East Haven: (click the link above for specific dates)
Northford: (click the link above for specific dates)
North Branford: (click the link above for specific dates)
Legal Information & Referrals
— Contact Statewide Legal Services at 1-800-453-3320 for more information.Hartford: Every Tuesday
Homeless Individuals (Project H.E.L.P.)
Homeless individuals can talk to a lawyer about legal matters.
Project H.E.L.P. Schedule
— Visit the Project H.E.L.P. website for more information.
Hartford: Every Tuesday
Pardons Help
Meet with a lawyer to find out if you might be eligible for a pardon and get help with the application.
Stamford Pardons Clinic — Call Connecticut Legal Services at 203-399-5914 for an appointment. The free clinic is held at the Stamford office at 1177 Summer Street. Who is eligible: Low income residents with Connecticut convictions who are no longer under DOC supervision and have no pending charges. Note that it is anticipated that clients will attend many times throughout the pardons process.
Stamford: Every 3rd Tuesday
Security Deposits
Talk to a lawyer about getting back your security deposit.
Security Deposit Clinic
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Call Statewide Legal Services at 1-800-453-3320 for an appointment.
Wethersfield: Every 3rd Tuesday
Small Claims Help
Talk to a lawyer about starting a case, defending a case, or other small claims questions.
Volunteer Attorney Program Schedule — Call the Court Operations Unit at 860-263-2734 to confirm that there is no change to the clinic schedule.
Hartford: 2nd Tuesday of the month (click the link above for specific dates)
Middletown: 2nd Monday of the month (click the link above for specific dates)
New Haven: 2nd Thursday of the month (click the link above for specific dates)
Note: There is an Application available to request that a free legal clinic or program be included on this web page.