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Reviewed October 1, 2026

603 Legal Aid (Free Civil Legal Help in New Hampshire)

603 Legal Aid is New Hampshire’s centralized starting point for free civil legal help. Apply online at any time or call during the organization’s published intake hours.

Who can apply

The provider assists people experiencing economic hardship with qualifying New Hampshire civil legal issues. It screens the request and available services; this is not a general criminal-defense application.

What help is available

Help may be telephone advice, representation or a referral to another legal program. Published issue areas include housing, family and domestic violence, benefits, civil rights and tax matters.

Documents to prepare

  • Relevant court papers, notices or agency decisions.
  • The next hearing or response date.
  • A short account of what happened.
  • Household and income information for screening.

How to get started

  1. Choose online or phone intake

    Use 603 Legal Aid’s application, or call 800-639-5290 or 603-224-3333.

  2. Check phone hours

    The organization currently lists Monday–Wednesday, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Tell staff promptly about a court deadline.

  3. Clarify what is accepted

    Ask whether the case is accepted and what assistance or referral will follow.

After applying

Keep the response and continue tracking deadlines. Website self-help documents can support preparation, but confirm case-specific steps with the legal provider.

Website screenshots

These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.

The 603 Legal Aid apply-for-legal-aid page.
August 2026 reference screenshot.
The New Hampshire Legal Assistance homepage.
August 2026 reference screenshot.

Common questions

Can I submit online outside phone hours?

The organization says its website application is available at any time.

Is 603 Legal Aid connected to NH Legal Assistance?

NH Legal Assistance directs applicants to 603 Legal Aid’s centralized intake.

Does applying guarantee a lawyer?

No. Intake determines the help or referral available for the request.

Sources and review

Checked October 1, 2026 using 603 Legal Aid application and services, NH Legal Assistance intake pathway. USA Assistance background guide. Program staff determine eligibility and available assistance.

Historical screenshots: source reference.