Who can apply
Free legal assistance is aimed at people with very low income. The issue, service area and available resources affect whether a program can take a case.
What help is available
Help may include advice or referral to a legal aid office. Separate housing-lawyer intake is available for some eviction and subsidy cases.
Documents to prepare
- Court papers and the next deadline or hearing date.
- Household and income information for screening.
- Relevant leases, benefit decisions, correspondence and payment records.
How to get started
Contact Statewide Legal Services
Call 800-453-3320. The Connecticut Legal Services Get Help page also links to online intake.
Flag housing deadlines
For eviction or threatened loss of a housing subsidy, call 800-559-1565 or review evictionhelpct.org. Eligibility includes service-area conditions.
Complete the screening
Explain the issue and provide records the intake worker requests. Clarify whether a lawyer has agreed to represent you.
After applying
Do not assume an application postpones a hearing. Keep deadlines and ask intake staff what to do while awaiting a decision.
Website screenshots
These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.
Common questions
Where do I start?
Call Statewide Legal Services at 800-453-3320 or use the intake link on the Get Help page.
Is housing intake separate?
Some eviction and subsidy matters use 800-559-1565 and the housing-lawyer program.
Can the website webmaster give legal advice?
No. The contact page directs legal requests to Statewide Legal Services.
Where can I read about my rights?
CTLawHelp provides a free self-help library.
Sources and review
Content checked October 1, 2026 using Legal aid contacts; Connecticut Legal Services intake. Current eligibility and the final decision remain with the program.
Historical screenshots: source reference.