Legal Aid

Connecticut Fair Housing Center

Free legal services for housing discrimination cases. Sends testers to collect evidence of discrimination, helps file complaints with state and federal agencies. Handles cases involving race, disability, family status, source of income, and other protected classes.

Mon-Fri business hours

Before you go: Call during weekday business hours. This is free legal help only for housing discrimination (race, disability, kids, source of income like a voucher), not general landlord disputes.

Eviction Help CT - Right to Counsel

Connecticut Right to Counsel Program

Free experienced lawyers for eligible tenants facing eviction or loss of housing subsidy (Section 8). Part of Connecticut's right to counsel program for tenants.

Mon-Fri, call for hours

Before you go: Bring court papers, notices, letters, leases, IDs, and deadlines related to the legal issue.

Greater Hartford Family Advocacy Center

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center

Trauma-informed advocacy center for children and families affected by abuse, violence, or exploitation. Connects families to forensic interviews, medical care, advocacy, counseling referrals, and multidisciplinary support.

Mon-Fri business hours; call for appointments

Before you go: Bring any police, DCF, court, school, or medical paperwork related to the concern.

Greater Hartford Legal Aid

Greater Hartford Legal Aid, Inc.

Free civil legal services for low-income people and seniors in 24 Greater Hartford towns. Handles housing/eviction, public benefits, family law, immigration, disability, and elder law cases.

Mon-Fri, call for hours

Before you go: Bring court papers, notices, letters, leases, IDs, and deadlines related to the legal issue.

Greater Hartford Legal Aid - Immigration

Greater Hartford Legal Aid

Free immigration legal services for low-income Hartford-area residents including asylum applications, VAWA petitions, T/U-visa cases, and naturalization assistance.

Mon-Fri, call for hours

Before you go: Bring immigration notices, identity documents, court papers, and any prior applications if you have them.

Hartford Superior Court - Housing Court

Connecticut Judicial Branch

State court handling housing-related cases including evictions, housing code violations, and landlord-tenant disputes. Self-help resources available for people without attorneys.

Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm

Before you go: Bring court papers, notices, letters, leases, IDs, and deadlines related to the legal issue.

Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut

Statewide Legal Services

Legal aid hotline connecting low-income Connecticut residents with free legal assistance. Can tell you if you qualify for a free lawyer and connect you with one in your community.

Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, 1-2pm. Or text APPLY to 860-300-3845.

Before you go: Bring court papers, notices, letters, leases, IDs, and deadlines related to the legal issue.

Community Partners in Action - Reentry Welcome Center

Community Partners in Action (CPA)

Centralized hub for formerly incarcerated individuals returning to Hartford. Provides basic needs assistance, housing support, substance use and mental health treatment referrals, job readiness training, career development, and peer support groups. Has served over 4,000 individuals.

Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm

Before you go: Bring photo ID, work history, resume if you have one, and any benefit or referral paperwork.

The Network - Domestic Violence Services

The Network CT

24/7 domestic violence services including a short-term 15-bed confidential safe house, short-term counseling, support programs, court advocacy, and online resources. Serves individuals and families fleeing domestic violence.

24 hours/day, 7 days/week (hotline and safe house)

Before you go: Bring photo ID and any eviction, shelter, lease, or income paperwork you have.