Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Vermont. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income Vermonters statewide in housing, family, public benefits, consumer, and disability matters.
Visit Website →Offers free legal help covering health care, disability rights, public benefits, and elder law through specialized projects across Vermont.
Visit Website →Vermont Law School's clinic providing free legal services to low-income Vermonters in immigration, small business, environmental, and general civil matters.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income Vermonters statewide in housing, family, benefits, and disability matters.
Visit Website →Offers free legal help including specialized projects for people with disabilities, seniors, and low-wage workers.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Vermont is the court of last resort with five justices. Vermont does not have an intermediate appellate court; appeals go directly from trial courts to the Supreme Court. The Superior Court is organized into five divisions: Civil, Criminal, Family, Environmental, and Probate. Each of Vermont's 14 counties has a Superior Court unit.
Governs rental relationships under 9 V.S.A. Chapter 137, covering security deposits, habitability requirements, anti-retaliation protections, and eviction procedures with strong tenant protections.
Prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, place of birth, and disability under 21 V.S.A. Chapter 5.
Prohibits unfair and deceptive acts in commerce under 9 V.S.A. Chapter 63 with enforcement by the Attorney General and private right of action.
Provides paid family and medical leave insurance for Vermont workers, offering wage replacement for family caregiving, medical leave, and bonding with a new child.
Comprehensive anti-discrimination law with broad protected categories including sexual orientation and gender identity.
Governs landlord-tenant relationships under Title 9, Chapter 137, with strong tenant protections.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-800-228-7395
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Expanded legal assistance for flood-affected residents, covering insurance claims, FEMA assistance, and landlord-tenant disputes.
Implementation of Vermont's voluntary paid family and medical leave insurance program.
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: 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.
Typical filing fee: $75 (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: $295-$400
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $295-$350
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 Vermonters in housing, family, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Pro bono attorney referrals for qualifying low-income Vermont residents.
Visit Website →Free legal services including the Office of the Health Care Advocate and disability rights advocacy.
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