Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Connecticut. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal help to low-income residents across Connecticut, covering housing, family, and benefits issues.
Visit Website →Offers free legal representation in civil matters for low-income individuals in western and central Connecticut.
Visit Website →Provides free legal services to low-income residents of the Hartford area in housing, consumer, and family law matters.
Visit Website →Provides free legal help to low-income residents through a centralized intake system covering housing, family, and benefits.
Visit Website →Offers fair housing education, complaint investigation, and legal services for housing discrimination victims.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Connecticut is the highest court. The Appellate Court handles intermediate appeals. Superior Courts serve as the sole trial court of general jurisdiction, organized into judicial districts, geographical areas, and housing sessions.
Comprehensive fair housing protections that go beyond federal law, including protection based on source of income and gender identity.
Broad consumer protection law prohibiting unfair or deceptive business practices with a private right of action.
Provides up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave funded through employee payroll deductions.
Strong tenant protections including limits on security deposits (two months' rent), required interest on deposits, and good cause eviction standards for certain tenancies.
Broad anti-discrimination law covering employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, and other categories.
Provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for family caregiving, bonding with a new child, or personal medical needs.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-888-774-2900
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Enhanced benefits and expanded eligibility under Connecticut's Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
Automatic erasure of eligible criminal records, reducing barriers to employment and housing for qualifying individuals.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $95 (claims up to $5,000)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $360-$425
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $350-$400
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Free civil legal help for low-income Connecticut residents in housing, family, and public benefits.
Visit Website →Serves low-income residents in western and central Connecticut with housing, employment, and family legal aid.
Visit Website →Free legal services to low-income Hartford area residents in housing, benefits, and family matters.
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