Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Providence County (Providence), Rhode Island
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Providence County (Providence): legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in Providence County (Providence)
- Rhode Island Legal Services — Free civil legal aid for low-income Rhode Islanders; Housing Stability Project. Providence office 401-274-2652.
- Center for Justice — Tenant Advocacy Project clinics for low-income tenants (substandard housing); listed by the District Court, (401) 491-1101.
- RI Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer Program — Listed by the District Court: (401) 421-7758; Lawyer Referral Service (401) 421-7799.
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:
- Rhode Island Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service — 401-421-7799 (email LRS@ribar.com)A reduced-fee program for people of limited means caps participating attorneys' hourly rates at $100 and initial retainers at $500
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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.