Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA)
- Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents (housing, family law, public benefits, disability rights).
- Website: nhla.org
- Statewide Hotline: 1-603-224-3333
- Regional Offices:
- Manchester: 1-603-668-2900
- Claremont: 1-603-542-7115
- Berlin: 1-603-752-5711
- Littleton: 1-603-444-5090
- 603 Legal Aid (formerly Legal Advice & Referral Center)
- Free legal advice, referrals, and self-help resources via phone and online.
- Website: 603legalaid.org
- Hotline: 1-800-639-5290
- Disability Rights Center – NH (DRC-NH)
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: drcnh.org
- Phone: 1-800-834-1721
Specialized Legal Assistance
- New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV)
- Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
- Website: nhcadsv.org
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-866-644-3574
- International Institute of New England (IINE)
- Immigration legal services (asylum, citizenship, DACA).
- Website: iine.org
- Phone: 1-603-647-1500 (Manchester)
- Veterans Legal Assistance Project (VLAP)
- Free legal help for veterans.
- Website: nhbar.org/vlap
- Phone: 1-603-715-3255
- Senior Law Project (NHLA)
- Free legal assistance for residents 60+ (elder abuse, wills, housing).
- Website: nhla.org/seniors
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-866-644-3574 (NHCADSV).
- Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-800-639-5290 (603 Legal Aid).
- Senior Legal Helpline: 1-888-353-9944 (603 Legal Aid).
- Disability Rights Hotline: 1-800-834-1721 (DRC-NH).
Self-Help and Referral Tools
- New Hampshire Courts Self-Help Center
- Free forms, guides, and resources for self-representation.
- Website: courts.state.nh.us/selfhelp
- LawHelpNH.org
- Legal information and referrals.
- Website: lawhelpnh.org
- New Hampshire Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations with attorneys.
- Website: nhbar.org/lawyer-referral
- Phone: 1-603-229-0002
Pro Bono Programs
- Pro Bono Referral Program (NH Bar Association)
- Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys.
- Website: nhbar.org/pro-bono
- Volunteer Lawyers Program (603 Legal Aid)
- Free legal clinics and pro bono services.
- Website: 603legalaid.org/volunteer
Law School Clinics
- UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law Clinics
- Free legal services in criminal defense, immigration, and intellectual property.
- Website: law.unh.edu/clinics
- Phone: 1-603-513-5300
Native American Legal Resources
- Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People
- Advocacy for tribal members (state-recognized tribe).
- Website: cowasuck.org
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
- National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
- Website: narf.org
Key Notes
- Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level).
- Apply Online: NHLA and 603 Legal Aid offer online intake forms (nhla.org / 603legalaid.org).
- Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
Tribal Members: New Hampshire has no federally recognized tribes, but state-recognized groups like the Cowasuck Band provide local support