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Free Legal Services
If you are low-income and need a lawyer, the Pro Bono Referral Program may be able to help. Pro Bono links people with incomes at or below 125% of federal poverty guidelines with volunteer attorneys who provide representation at no charge. Pro Bono attorneys only handle civil (non-criminal) cases. The types of legal accepted include: custody, divorce, bankruptcy, debt collection, landlord-tenant matters and other non-fee-generating matters. How to Apply To receive help through Pro Bono, call the Legal Advice & Referral Center (LARC) at (800) 639-5290 or (603) 224-3333 or visit their Web site at: http://www.larcnh.org/. LARC is a federally funded non-profit organization that provides information, advice and referrals to eligible low-income people. LARC staff will ask for information about your income and expenses to see if you qualify. The Pro Bono Link Depending on the legal matter, LARC staff will provide information and/or advice about your problem. If you need a lawyer to represent you, your case may be sent to the Pro Bono Referral Program of the NH Bar Association. Locating an Attorney Once your case is received from LARC, the Pro Bono staff will try to locate an attorney in your area to represent you. This may take anywhere from several days to several months, depending upon the complexity of your case and the availability of the volunteer attorneys in your area. The Client's Responsibility Once you are linked with an attorney, Pro Bono will monitor your case through its conclusion. During this time, you must notify Pro Bono if your income changes to ensure you still qualify for free services. While the services of Pro Bono attorneys are free, they are not responsible for "out-of-pocket" expenses incurred in your case. These include long-distance phone calls, copying costs, and other costs associated with your case. These expenses are your responsibility. The Pro Bono Program is Brought to You By. . . The trained staff and programming of Pro Bono are brought to you by a variety of funding sources. These include the NH Bar Foundation's IOLTA Program, local United Ways, private contributions, the Violence Against Women Act and the generosity of NH Bar Association members.
The Domestic Violence Emergency Project (DOVE)
Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline ~ (toll-free) 1-866-644-3574
The DOVE Project can only be accessed through your local crisis center. (See list below.) If you fall within DOVE's eligibility guidelines, crisis center staff will refer you to a volunteer, private attorney who will represent you for free at your final restraining order hearing.
Financial support provided by OTHER PROGRAMSThere are a number of other programs in New Hampshire that provide legal representation to eligible low-income families: New Hampshire Legal Assistance
Franklin Pierce Civil Practice Clinic 2 White Street
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