Rhode Island Legal Aid

Statewide Legal Aid Organizations

  1. Rhode Island Legal Services (RILS)
    • Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents (housing, family law, public benefits, consumer rights).
    • Websiterils.org
    • Phone: 1-401-274-2652 (Providence) | 1-800-662-5034 (Statewide Hotline)
    • Services: Statewide coverage with offices in ProvidencePawtucket, and Warwick.
  2. Rhode Island Center for Justice
    • Focuses on systemic advocacy for marginalized communities (housing, immigration, workers’ rights).
    • Websitecenterforjustice.org
    • Phone: 1-401-491-1101
  3. Rhode Island Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Specialized Legal Assistance

  1. Disability Rights Rhode Island (DRRI)
    • Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
    • Websitedrri.org
    • Phone: 1-401-831-3150
  2. Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV)
    • Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
    • Websitericadv.org
    • 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-494-8100
  3. Office of the Public Defender (Criminal Cases)
    • Free legal representation for low-income individuals in criminal cases.
    • Websiteopd.ri.gov
    • Phone: 1-401-222-3492
  4. Rhode Island Senior Legal Assistance Program
    • Free legal help for residents 60+ (elder abuse, Medicare, housing).
    • Websiterils.org/seniors
    • Phone: 1-401-274-2652
  5. Catholic Social Services of Rhode Island – Immigration Legal Services

Hotlines

  • Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-494-8100 (RICADV).
  • Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-401-274-2652 (RILS Housing Unit).
  • Senior Legal Helpline: 1-401-462-3000 (Age-Friendly Rhode Island).
  • Disability Rights Hotline: 1-401-831-3150 (DRRI).

Self-Help and Referral Tools

  1. Rhode Island Judiciary Self-Help Center
  2. LawHelpRI
  3. Rhode Island Free Legal Answers

Pro Bono Programs

  1. Pro Bono Collaborative (PBC)
    • Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys.
    • Websiteprobono-collab.org
    • Phone: 1-401-400-0153
  2. Volunteer Lawyers Program (Rhode Island Legal Services)

Law School Clinics

  1. Roger Williams University School of Law Clinics
    • Free legal services in immigration, criminal defense, and veterans’ rights.
    • Websitelaw.rwu.edu/clinics
    • Phone: 1-401-254-4500

Native American Legal Resources

  • Narragansett Indian Tribe Legal Department
  • 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: Rhode Island Legal Services offers an online intake formrils.org/get-help.
  • Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
  • Tribal Members: Contact the Narragansett Indian Tribe or NARF for advocacy.
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