Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico (SLPR)
- Puerto Rico’s primary legal aid provider for low-income residents (housing, family law, labor rights, public benefits).
- Website: servicioslegales.org
- Hotline: 1-787-625-1227
- Regional Offices: San Juan, Ponce, Mayagüez, Arecibo, and more.
- Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Puerto Rico (CAAPR)
- Bar association offering lawyer referrals and pro bono resources.
- Website: caapr.org
- Phone: 1-787-721-3358
- Centro de Derechos Civiles (CDC)
- Focuses on civil rights, disability rights, and systemic advocacy.
- Website: cdcpr.org
Specialized Legal Assistance
- Oficina de la Procuradora de las Mujeres (OPM)
- Legal support for survivors of domestic violence and gender-based discrimination.
- Website: mujer.pr.gov
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-787-722-2977
- Ayuda Legal Huracán María
- Legal assistance for disaster recovery, housing, and FEMA appeals.
- Website: ayudalegalpr.org
- Phone: 1-787-957-3103
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Legal Services
- Free legal help for veterans in San Juan.
- Contact: VA Caribbean Healthcare System (1-787-641-7582)
- Centro de Periodismo Investigativo (CPI) – Legal Assistance
- Advocacy for transparency and public interest cases.
- Website: periodismoinvestigativo.com
- Catholic Charities of Puerto Rico
- Immigration legal services (citizenship, DACA, asylum).
- Website: caritaspr.org
- Phone: 1-787-728-2080
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-787-722-2977 (OPM).
- Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-787-625-1227 (SLPR).
- Disability Rights Hotline: 1-787-366-1009 (CDC).
- Disaster Recovery Assistance: 1-787-945-8585 (Ayuda Legal Huracán María).
Self-Help and Referral Tools
- Tribunal de Puerto Rico – Recursos de Autoayuda
- Court forms and self-help guides.
- Website: judicial.pr.gov/autoayuda
- LawHelp.org Puerto Rico
- Legal information and referrals.
- Website: lawhelp.org/es/PR
Pro Bono Programs
- Pro Bono Program (Colegio de Abogados de PR)
- Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys.
- Website: caapr.org/pro-bono
- Espacios Abiertos – Legal Advocacy
- Focuses on government transparency and anti-corruption.
- Website: espaciosabiertos.org
Law School Clinics
- University of Puerto Rico School of Law Clinics
- Free legal services in environmental law, labor rights, and civil rights.
- Website: derecho.uprrp.edu
- Phone: 1-787-999-9600
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico Law School Clinics
- Services in family law and community advocacy.
- Website: derecho.inter.edu
Native/Taíno Community Resources
- Consejo General de Tainos Borincanos
- Advocacy for Taíno cultural and Indigenous rights.
- Contact: Reach out via Taíno advocacy groups.
- 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: SLPR offers intake via their website or hotline.
- Language: Many resources are available in Spanish.
Urgent Issues: For emergencies (domestic violence, evictions