Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Massachusetts. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal help to low-income residents in the Boston area, covering housing, immigration, employment, and benefits.
Visit Website →Online resource offering legal information, self-help tools, and referrals to legal aid programs across Massachusetts.
Visit Website →Provides free legal services to low-income residents in central and western Massachusetts.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents in the greater Boston area on housing, family, and benefits.
Visit Website →Statewide legal advocacy organization working on systemic poverty issues through litigation and policy reform.
Visit Website →The Supreme Judicial Court is the oldest appellate court in continuous existence in the Western Hemisphere and serves as the court of last resort. The Appeals Court handles intermediate appeals. The Trial Court is organized into seven departments: Superior, District, Boston Municipal, Housing, Probate and Family, Juvenile, and Land Court.
Strong tenant protections including rent withholding for habitability issues, security deposit limits (one month), and just cause eviction requirements in some municipalities.
Comprehensive anti-discrimination protections in employment, housing, and credit with broad protected categories including gender identity and sexual orientation.
One of the strongest consumer protection laws in the nation, allowing treble damages and attorney fees for unfair or deceptive business practices.
Provides up to 26 weeks of paid leave for family caregiving, personal medical needs, and military-related events.
Broad anti-discrimination law covering employment, housing, and public accommodations with protections for gender identity and expression.
One of the strongest consumer protection statutes in the nation, providing for treble damages and attorney fees for unfair business practices.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-877-785-2020
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Enhanced benefits under the Paid Family and Medical Leave program with increased benefit amounts and expanded qualifying reasons.
Major state investment in affordable housing production, tenant protections, and homelessness prevention programs.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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: $40-$75 (claims up to $7,000)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $240-$350
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $200-$275
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Free civil legal services in the Boston area for housing, family, immigration, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Statewide advocacy and coordination for legal services programs across Massachusetts.
Visit Website →Pro bono legal services for low-income Boston residents in family, housing, and consumer matters.
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