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CTLawHelp.org was created by several nonprofit legal aid organizations whose shared mission is to improve the lives of Connecticut residents by providing free legal help to people with very low income.

Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut

To apply for free legal services, please contact Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut.
Statewide Legal Services is a legal aid program that screens applicants for financial eligibility, gathers basic information about the applicant’s legal issue, provides advice, and where appropriate, refers cases to us for further assistance. Depending on the type of case you have, Statewide Legal Services may be able to refer your case to us or to another attorney or legal services organization.

  • You can call their hotline or apply online:
    Hotline Call-in hours: 9 a.m. – 12 noon, 1-2 p.m. Monday through Friday
    Toll-free: 1-800-453-3320
    From Middletown and Hartford: 860-344-0380
  • Apply for legal help online.
  • You can also apply by text. Simply text the word APPLY to 860-300-3845 and answer the questions as you are prompted. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.
  • Need help with a housing problem?


Housing

If you are facing eviction or losing your housing subsidy (such as Section 8), you may have the right to a free lawyer. Call 1-800-559-1565 or get more info at www.evictionhelpct.org.

211

2-1-1 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people to essential health and human services 24 hours a day, seven days a week online and over the phone.

There are multiple connecting points.

Visit 211ct.org

Dialing 2-1-1 connects you to a trained contact specialist 24/7
Relay services can be accessed by calling 7-1-1. Anyone who is out-of-state or using Relay can connect to Connecticut 2-1-1 toll free by dialing 1-800-203-1234.

Chat: Available Tuesday-Friday, 8-2. Link located on top right of website.
Text for resources: CTWARM, CTFOOD, CTRECOVERY to 8898211

Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance

Important Update: Program Relocation

The Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Program has moved to a new location!

The program, which previously operated at the office of the New Haven Legal Assistance Association at 205 Orange St., New Haven, is now hosted at Quinnipiac University School of Law.

To apply for assistance or inquiries, please click the link to be redirected to the Quinnipiac University School of Law Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Program page.  You may also call (203) 850-7720 and leave a voice message.

The Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Program is led by Attorney Cat Itaya.

We look forward to continuing to serve you at our new location. Thank you for your understanding and support during this transition.