1. Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA)
- Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents (housing, family law, public benefits, domestic violence).
- Website: nhla.org
- Phone: 1-603-224-3333 (Statewide Hotline)
- Regional Offices:
- Manchester: 603-668-2900
- Concord: 603-224-5380
- Claremont: 603-542-7115
- Berlin: 603-752-5711
- Portsmouth: 603-431-7411
- Legal Advice & Referral Center (LARC)
- Offers legal advice, referrals, and self-help resources via phone and online.
- Website: larcnh.org
- Phone: 1-800-639-5290 (Statewide Hotline)
- Disability Rights Center – NH
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities (special education, discrimination, accessibility).
- Website: drcnh.org
- Phone: 1-800-834-1721
2. Directories & Search Tools
- LawHelpNH.org
- Search for legal resources by topic: lawhelpnh.org.
- NH Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations: nhbar.org.
- Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Directory
- Federally funded programs in NH: lsc.gov/find-legal-aid.
- NH Judicial Branch Self-Help Center
- Forms, guides, and referrals: courts.nh.gov/self-help.
3. Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-866-644-3574 (NH Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence).
- Senior Legal Helpline: 1-888-353-9944 (for residents 60+ via LARC).
- Veterans’ Legal Assistance: Contact NHLA’s Veterans Legal Assistance Project: nhla.org/veterans.
- Disability Rights Hotline: 1-800-834-1721 (Disability Rights Center).
4. Additional Resources
- 211 New Hampshire: Dial 211 or visit nh211.org for community referrals.
- Pro Bono Programs:
- NH Pro Bono Referral System: nhbar.org/pro-bono.
- Volunteer Lawyers Program: Managed by LARC and NHLA.
- Immigration Legal Aid:
- ACLU of New Hampshire: aclu-nh.org (civil rights and immigration advocacy).
- Catholic Charities NH: cc-nh.org (immigration services).
- Self-Help Centers:
- Hillsborough County Courthouse Self-Help: courts.nh.gov.
- Rockingham County Law Library (Brentwood): courts.nh.gov.
- Law School Clinics:
- UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law Clinics: law.unh.edu/clinics (criminal defense, intellectual property).
Note
- Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level) and specific case types (e.g., eviction, domestic violence, public benefits).
- Apply Online: NHLA offers an online intake form: nhla.org/get-help.
- Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, restraining orders), contact hotlines directly or visit courthouse self-help centers.
- Tribal Members: While NH has no federally recognized tribes, neighboring resources (e.g., Maine’s PTLA Native American Unit) may assist.