Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI)
- Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents (housing, disability rights, family law, elder law).
- Website: clasi.org
- Phone: 1-302-575-0660 (Statewide Hotline)
- Offices: Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown, and Lewes.
- Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS)
- Pro bono legal assistance for low-income Delawareans (family law, bankruptcy, wills).
- Website: dvls.org
- Phone: 1-302-478-8680
- Legal Services Corporation of Delaware (LSCD)
- Federally funded civil legal aid for housing, public benefits, and consumer issues.
- Website: lscd.org
- Phone: 1-302-575-0407
Specialized Legal Assistance
- Disability Law Program (CLASI)
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: clasi.org/programs/disability-law-program
- Phone: 1-302-575-0660
- Delaware Victim Center
- Legal support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Website: delawarevictim.org
- Phone: 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461)
- CLASI Elder Law Program
- Free legal help for Delawareans 60+ (elder abuse, Medicaid, housing).
- Website: clasi.org/programs/elder-law-program
- Veterans Legal Assistance Project (DVLS)
- Legal services for veterans.
- Website: dvls.org/veterans
- Phone: 1-302-478-8680
- CASA of Delaware
- Immigration legal services (DACA, citizenship, family petitions).
- Website: casadelaware.org
- Phone: 1-302-691-4260
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (National Hotline) or Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence: dcadv.org | 1-302-658-2958
- Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-302-575-0660 (CLASI Housing Unit).
- Senior Legal Helpline: 1-302-575-0660 (CLASI Elder Law Program).
- Child Welfare Legal Assistance: Contact the Office of the Child Advocate: childadvocate.delaware.gov | 1-800-722-0510
Self-Help and Referral Tools
- Delaware Courts Self-Help Center
- Free forms, guides, and resources for self-representation.
- Website: courts.delaware.gov/selfhelp
- Delaware Law Help
- Legal information and referrals.
- Website: delawarelawhelp.org
- Delaware State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations with attorneys.
- Website: dsba.org/lawyer-referral
- Phone: 1-302-778-8500
Pro Bono Programs and Law School Clinics
- Widener University Delaware Law School Clinics
- Free legal services in civil law, criminal defense, and veterans’ rights.
- Website: delawarelaw.widener.edu/clinics
- Delaware Pro Bono Collaborative
- Coordinates pro bono efforts across the state.
- Website: delawareprobono.org
Native American Legal Resources
- Nanticoke Indian Association
- State-recognized tribe in Delaware. Contact for local resources.
- Website: nanticokeindians.org
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
- National advocacy for tribal communities.
- Website: narf.org
Key Notes
- Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level).
- Apply Online: CLASI and DVLS offer online intake forms.
- Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines or visit courthouse self-help centers.
Tribal Members: Contact the Nanticoke Indian legal issue!