Free Legal Help for Tenants and Landlords in New Hampshire
Legal aid organizations, right-to-counsel programs and official court self-help resources in New Hampshire, gathered from the state, county and city pages on this site.
Right to a free lawyer in eviction cases
Statewide: No statewide statutory right to counsel in eviction cases found. RSA ch. 540 (no counsel provision)
Free legal aid organizations
- 603 Legal Aid — Free civil legal help for eligible New Hampshire residents; the court's eviction page lists 1-800-639-5290.Serves: Hillsborough County (Manchester and Nashua), Rockingham County (Brentwood)
- New Hampshire Legal Assistance — Free civil legal services for eligible low-income residents; 1-800-562-3174.Serves: Hillsborough County (Manchester and Nashua), Rockingham County (Brentwood)
- New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA) — Free civil legal aid focused on housing (including eviction) for people with low income and limited assets and adults 60+. Apply through 603 Legal Aid online or at 1 (800) 639-5290.Serves: Strafford County
- New Hampshire Legal Assistance - Concord office — NHLA serves all of New Hampshire. Concord office: 6 Loudon Road, Suite 501, Concord, NH 03301; 603-223-9750. Toll-free (all offices) 1-800-562-3174; Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Serves: Merrimack County
Find a tenant or eviction lawyer in New Hampshire
If you do not qualify for free legal aid, a bar lawyer referral service can match you with a landlord-tenant lawyer for a low-cost first consultation.
- New Hampshire Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service — 603-229-0002 (Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.)Nonrefundable $25 administrative fee; ask the attorney about any consultation charge
Official court and state resources
- NH Judicial Branch: Landlord/Tenant (District Division) forms and Eviction Diversion Program
- NH Judicial Branch video: Navigating the New Hampshire Eviction Process
- RSA Chapter 540 (full text)
Legal aid groups set their own eligibility rules (usually income-based). Call ahead or check their site.
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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.