Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of New Hampshire. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal services to low-income New Hampshire residents in housing, family, benefits, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →Offers free legal advice and assistance to New Hampshire residents through a telephone and online intake system.
Visit Website →Provides legal advocacy for New Hampshire residents with disabilities in areas including education, employment, and civil rights.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents statewide in housing, family, benefits, and disability matters.
Visit Website →Offers free legal help through a centralized access point for low-income New Hampshire residents.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of New Hampshire is the court of last resort with five justices. There is no intermediate appellate court. Superior Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in each county. Circuit Courts handle district division (criminal, civil), family division, and probate division matters across statewide locations.
Governs eviction procedures and tenant protections including required notice periods and grounds for eviction.
Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on age, sex, race, color, marital status, disability, religion, national origin, and sexual orientation.
Prohibits unfair or deceptive business practices in trade or commerce with private right of action and treble damages.
New Hampshire has no broad-based income tax (limited to interest and dividends, phasing out) and no sales tax, relying on property taxes for revenue.
Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on age, sex, race, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.
Governs rental relationships under RSA 540, covering security deposits, habitability, and eviction procedures.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-866-644-3574
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
New zoning reforms and housing development incentives aimed at addressing New Hampshire's housing shortage.
New consumer data privacy protections giving residents rights over personal information held by businesses.
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.
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: $70-$140 (claims up to $10,000)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $250-$350
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $250-$300
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 for low-income residents in housing, family, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Provides online legal information and connects New Hampshire residents with legal resources.
Visit Website →Free legal advocacy for New Hampshire residents with disabilities.
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