WHAT IF I NEED LEGAL REPRESENTATION BUT CAN'T AFFORD AN ATTORNEY?

If you are unable to afford a lawyer, and meet strict income requirements, you may qualify for free legal assistance in civil cases, depending on your income and the type of legal problem you have. Connecticut has four legal services agencies. All clients are initially referred to a legal services agency through Statewide Legal Services- (800)453-3320- or in criminal cases, the Public Defender's Office. The types of cases handled by legal services lawyers include: domestic relations, housing, access to government benefits, and employment discrimination.