Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Sussex County, Delaware

Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Sussex County: legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.

Free legal aid in Sussex County

• Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) - Georgetown Office — Georgetown Professional Park, 20151 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947; 302-856-0038; toll-free 800-462-7070. Free civil legal services including housing.
• Delaware Right to Representation (eviction) — Income-eligible tenants facing eviction may get free legal representation; call 2-1-1 or visit bit.ly/EvictionHelpDE.

Legal aid groups usually help people below an income limit and may prioritize eviction cases. Call as soon as you get court papers or a notice.

Hiring a landlord-tenant lawyer

If you don't qualify for free help, a lawyer referral service can connect you with a local landlord-tenant attorney, often for a low-cost first consultation:

• Delaware State Bar Association - Online Lawyer Referral Service
  $35 for an initial 30-minute consultation if an attorney accepts the referral; further fees are set between you and the lawyer. The bar asks people to use the online service rather than calling its office.

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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.