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, poor people only have access to a lawyer if they can get help from a legal aid lawyer.

If you are 59 years old or younger and seeking legal help for yourself or your family, you may qualify for free legal assistance. Please contact Statewide Legal Services to apply, 1-800-453-3320.

If you are 60 years or older seeking legal help for yourself or your family, please apply for assistance directly to the CLS office that covers your town.

Mission Statement: We are Connecticut's largest nonprofit law firm, dedicated to improving the lives of low-income people by providing access to justice. We believe that Connecticut can be the first state with universal access to justice - a place where every person is treated fairly and has equal opportunities to thrive.