Pro Bono Lawyers and Attorneys in New Hampshire
Where to ask for pro bono legal services or a free attorney in New Hampshire, including legal aid programs, who qualifies, and other free or low-cost help. We do not recommend or rank lawyers.
Where to ask for a free lawyer or attorney
| Pro bono and legal aid programs | 603 Legal Aid generally helps people with low incomes with civil legal problems and runs a pro bono program. Apply online any time, or call (603) 224-3333 or (800) 639-5290, Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm (no intake calls Thursday or Friday). After you apply, 603 Legal Aid may schedule a phone appointment for free legal advice, help you prepare to handle your case yourself, refer you to New Hampshire Legal Assistance, or refer you to a volunteer lawyer who can represent you. |
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| Who qualifies | 603 Legal Aid says "Your income and assets must meet our limits," counting income from everyone in your household and some assets and expenses; the page lists no dollar limits and says to call. "Your legal issues must be in New Hampshire," and the issue must be one it handles. Veterans and some domestic violence cases have special rules. |
| Cases covered | 603 Legal Aid lists family and domestic violence matters (divorce, parenting rights, guardianship, protective orders, termination of parental rights), housing (eviction, unlawful lockouts, utility shutoffs), bankruptcy and tax matters, and veterans benefits and discharge upgrades. Its pro bono program lists simple wills and estates, advance directives or powers of attorney, criminal record annulment, quitclaim deeds, and name changes for LGBTQ+ or safety reasons. It does not take criminal matters, personal injury, medical malpractice, employment concerns, fee-generating cases, matters outside New Hampshire, or, currently, consumer law cases. |
Other free or low-cost help
| If you earn too much for free help | The New Hampshire Bar Association's LRS Modest Means Program matches income-eligible applicants with attorneys who charge reduced fees. You pre-qualify by calling 603-715-3290 or applying online. The bar's pages state no income cutoff or dollar fee. Criminal cases and civil contingency cases are not eligible, and the referred attorney may ask for income documents and may decline your case. Programs page: https://www.nhbar.org/legal-services-programs |
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| Does the bar's referral service find free lawyers? | The New Hampshire Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service says "LRS does not provide referrals to pro bono (free) attorneys." Its full-fee program charges a "nonrefundable $25 administrative fee." |
| Free legal aid | 603 Legal Aid generally helps people with low incomes with civil legal problems. Apply online (24/7) or by phone at (603) 224-3333 (intake calls Monday-Wednesday, 9:00 am-12:30 pm; no intake calls Thursday or Friday). After you apply, 603 Legal Aid may schedule a phone appointment for free legal advice, and you may be able to get free legal help. The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) lists 603 Legal Aid as the LSC-funded grantee in the state. LSC grantee list: https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/our-grantees |
| Lawyer referral service | The New Hampshire Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) helps people find a qualified, conveniently located attorney. Call 603-229-0002 and a referral specialist will help clarify your legal issue and refer you to an attorney who handles that type of issue, or use the online referral. LRS charges a nonrefundable $25 administrative fee. The page also links to reduced-fee services. |
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