New Hampshire Legal Assistance and legal aid

Statewide Legal Aid Organizations

  1. New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA)
    • Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents (housing, family law, public benefits, disability rights).
    • Websitenhla.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
  2. 603 Legal Aid (formerly Legal Advice & Referral Center)
    • Free legal advice, referrals, and self-help resources via phone and online.
    • Website603legalaid.org
    • Hotline: 1-800-639-5290
  3. Disability Rights Center – NH (DRC-NH)
    • Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
    • Websitedrcnh.org
    • Phone: 1-800-834-1721

Specialized Legal Assistance

  1. New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV)
    • Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
    • Websitenhcadsv.org
    • 24/7 Hotline: 1-866-644-3574
  2. International Institute of New England (IINE)
    • Immigration legal services (asylum, citizenship, DACA).
    • Websiteiine.org
    • Phone: 1-603-647-1500 (Manchester)
  3. Veterans Legal Assistance Project (VLAP)
    • Free legal help for veterans.
    • Websitenhbar.org/vlap
    • Phone: 1-603-715-3255
  4. Senior Law Project (NHLA)
    • Free legal assistance for residents 60+ (elder abuse, wills, housing).
    • Websitenhla.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

  1. New Hampshire Courts Self-Help Center
  2. LawHelpNH.org
  3. New Hampshire Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Pro Bono Programs

  1. Pro Bono Referral Program (NH Bar Association)
  2. Volunteer Lawyers Program (603 Legal Aid)

Law School Clinics

  1. UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law Clinics
    • Free legal services in criminal defense, immigration, and intellectual property.
    • Websitelaw.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).
    • Websitecowasuck.org
  • Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
    • National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
    • Websitenarf.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

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