LawLine | Volunteer attorneys are available to answer your legal questions through LawLine, the Bar's free telephone legal advice service. LawLine is held on the SECOND Wednesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m. To reach LawLine, call the NH Bar Association (toll free) at 800-868-1212.
Upcoming LawLine Dates:
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
| The Pro Bono Program | Who Qualifies for Free 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 website. 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.
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| Other Programs | There are a number of other programs in New Hampshire that provide legal representation to eligible low-income families:
New Hampshire Legal Assistance
NHLA provides free legal advice and representation to low–income people in civil matters involving basic needs, including food, shelter, income and medical care.
| Claremont | 800-562-3994 or
603-542-8795
| | Manchester | 800-562-3174 or
603-668-2900
| | Portsmouth | 800-334-3135 or
603-431-7411
| | Littleton | 800-548-1886 or
603-444-8000
| | Berlin Outreach | 800-698-8969 or
603-752-1102
| | Nashua | 800-517-0577 or
603-598-3800
| | Concord | 800-921-1115
603-223-9750
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Franklin Pierce Law Center Civil Practice Clinic
The Civil Practice Clinic assists low-income clients with a variety of issues from consumer protection, collection and foreclosure defense, (including Chapter 13 bankruptcy), predatory lending, auto fraud, unemployment, worker's compensation and landlord/tenant matters (for tenants in eviction process only). Will take cases from Merrimack, Belknap, Sullivan and Hillsborough counties.
2 White Street
Concord NH 03301
603-225-3350
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The Domestic Violence Emergency (DOVE) Project
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