Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Rhode Island. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal help to low-income Rhode Islanders in housing, family, consumer, and benefits matters.
Visit Website →Offers free legal representation on systemic issues affecting low-income communities, including housing and civil rights.
Visit Website →Provides free immigration legal services and assistance to refugees and immigrants in Rhode Island.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents statewide in housing, family, and benefits matters.
Visit Website →Offers free legal help focused on housing, education, and civil rights for low-income Rhode Islanders.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Rhode Island is the court of last resort with five justices. The Superior Court handles major civil and criminal cases. The District Court handles lesser civil matters, small claims, and misdemeanors. Family Court handles family law and juvenile matters. Traffic Tribunal handles traffic violations. Workers' Compensation Court is a specialized tribunal.
Governs rental relationships under R.I.G.L. 34-18, covering security deposits (one month max), habitability requirements, and eviction procedures.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, national origin, and ancestry.
Consumer protection law under R.I.G.L. 6-13.1 prohibiting deceptive business practices with private right of action.
Provides up to six weeks of partial wage replacement for workers caring for a seriously ill family member or bonding with a new child.
Governs rental relationships under Title 34, Chapter 18, with tenant protections and security deposit regulations.
Broad anti-discrimination law covering employment with protections for gender identity, sexual orientation, and domestic violence victims.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-800-494-8100
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Enhanced benefits and expanded eligibility under Rhode Island's Temporary Caregiver Insurance program.
New tenant protections and affordable housing investments to address housing affordability challenges.
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: 10 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: 10 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: $30-$55 (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: $160-$250
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $160-$200
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Statewide free civil legal services for low-income residents in housing, family, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Legal advocacy organization working on systemic issues of poverty, housing, and civil rights.
Visit Website →Pro bono attorney referrals for qualifying low-income Rhode Island residents.
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