Find Legal Aid in Norwich, CT: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Norwich, Connecticut, including their contact information, addresses, and the types of legal services they offer.

Our listings include such as type of law (Domestic violence, family law, housing rental evictions or home foreclosures, public assistance such as medicaid, food stamps, SSI Disability, SSDI benefits, public housing evictions, disability beneifts, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is legal aid?
Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer. Legal aid organizations can help people with a wide range of legal problems, including family law, criminal law, civil law, and immigration law.

Who is eligible for legal aid?
Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the specific legal aid organization and the type of legal problem. However, most legal aid organizations have income guidelines that must be met. Some legal aid organizations also have other eligibility requirements, such as residency requirements or citizenship requirements.

How much does legal aid cost?
Legal aid services are free or low-cost. The amount you pay will depend on your income and the type of legal services you receive.

How do I apply for legal aid?
To apply for legal aid, you will need to contact a legal aid organization and complete an application form. The application form will ask you for information about your income, assets, and the legal problem you are facing.

How long does it take to get legal aid?
The amount of time it takes to get legal aid varies depending on the legal aid organization and the type of legal problem you have. However, most legal aid organizations will try to process applications as quickly as possible.

Choose from the list below to find a legal aid office that can help you.

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  Connecticut Legal Rights Project, Inc. - Norwich Office Email Website Learn more 301 West Thames Street
  Norwich, CT - 06360
  (860) 859-4703
  Connecticut Legal Rights Project, Inc., (CLRP) is a statewide non-profit agency which provides legal services to low income individuals with mental health conditions, who reside in hospitals or the community, on matters related to their treatment, recovery, and civil rights. CLRP represents clients in accordance with their expressed preferences in administrative, judicial, and legislative venues to enforce their legal rights and assure that personal choices are respected and individual self-determination is protected. Due to a lack of available resources and staff, CLRP attorneys and parale...See Full Details
  

Area Legal Aid Offices

Due to the low number of listings in Norwich, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of Norwich.

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  Connecticut Legal Services - Willimantic Office Email Website Learn more 872 Main Street
  Willimantic, CT - 06226
  (860) 456-1761
  Connecticut Legal Services(CLS) is a not for profit law firm dedicated to improving the lives of low-income people by providing access to justice. CLS is a law firm, a social services agency, and a community resource that solves urgent problems affecting low-income people. We do not handle criminal casesif poor people are charged with a crime, they generally are entitled to a free public defender (provided by the government). But for most other kinds of cases, low-income people do not have a government-funded lawyer, and they usually cannot afford to pay for a private attorney. Most often, po...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 13 miles from Norwich
  

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  Connecticut Legal Services - New London Office Email Website Learn more 153 Williams Street
  New London, CT - 06320
  (860) 447-0323
  Connecticut Legal Services(CLS) is a not for profit law firm dedicated to improving the lives of low-income people by providing access to justice. CLS is a law firm, a social services agency, and a community resource that solves urgent problems affecting low-income people. We do not handle criminal casesif poor people are charged with a crime, they generally are entitled to a free public defender (provided by the government). But for most other kinds of cases, low-income people do not have a government-funded lawyer, and they usually cannot afford to pay for a private attorney. Most often, po...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 13 miles from Norwich
  

Tips for Getting Free Legal Aid

Contact the legal aid offices from the list above.

1. Apply for government programs.
There are a number of government programs that provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

2. Check with local law schools.
Many law schools have legal clinics that offer free or low-cost legal services to the public.

3. Ask for pro bono help.
Pro bono is Latin for "for the good of the public." Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income individuals and families. To find a pro bono lawyer, you can contact a legal aid organization or the State of Connecticut Bar.

Connecticut Cities

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• Torrington (1)
• Waterbury (3)
• West Haven (1)
• Wethersfield (1)
• Willimantic (1)

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