Representing Yourself

The Connecticut Judicial Branch law librarians are dedicated to providing quality legal resources and assistance, not only to the legal community, but also to the general public. See Library Services

There are twelve law libraries located throughout the state that are staffed by professional librarians. See Library locations with phone numbers, directions, and hours. We encourage you to contact your nearest Law Library with legal reference questions or to request more information about self-help materials. For assistance with filling out official court forms or locating official Judicial Branch publications, contact your nearest Court Service Center.

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Finding Legal Help [+]

Publications and Videos [+]

Self-Represented Parties Information Series - Slidecasts and print materials intended to provide general information regarding Connecticut court procedures.
Getting Ready for Court - Video produced by the Connecticut Network for Legal Aid.
Publications and Videos - Booklets, videos, and other official publications that cover civil, criminal, family, housing, juvenile, and probate law topics.
Putting Children First: Minimizing Conflict in Custody Disputes - Video to help families involved in custody disputes.
Judicial Forms - Official forms, including civil, criminal, family, housing, juvenile, probate, small claims, victims services, and other forms.

Research Starting Points [+]

Ask a Law Librarian - Send an email, call, or visit a law library.
Common Legal Words - Glossary created by the Connecticut Judicial Branch.
Connecticut Judicial Branch
CT Judicial - Remote Hearings Guide
CT Judicial - Remote Justice
CT Judicial Branch Frequently Asked Questions
Court Service Centers
Directories - CT Judicial Branch
How Do I? Getting Started - CT Judicial Branch
Law by Subject - Self-help legal information by topic. Over one-hundred subject pages are now available.
Law Library Services
Official Court Forms of the Connecticut Judicial Branch
Research Guides - In-depth legal research guides by topic, including civil, family, juvenile, and property law topics.
Self-Help - Publications, answers to frequently asked questions, forms and other information provided by the Connecticut Judicial Branch.

Useful Websites [+]

CTLawHelp.org - Connecticut’s Legal Aid programs created this web site to help people with very low income find help for their legal problems. This web site will give you legal information and tools to help you represent yourself. See: Self-Help Guides
CT Elder Law - Elder law information and forms for powers of attorney, living wills, nursing homes, government benefits, health care, funeral contracts, and much more.