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To determine your federal poverty level (FPL) clink on the link below. Enter the amount of income your household makes in a month (or bi-weekly/weekly) and enter your family size. Pregnant women count as two people.
Not everyone can afford an attorney to represent them and going to court without a lawyer is a serious risk. These cases can be complicated and it is recommended that you consult a lawyer to best protect your interests, especially if there are issues regarding parental rights and responsibilities of children, property or pension/retirement benefits.
Recent changes in court rules now allow a lawyer to represent you for a portion of your case, which can reduce costs. Read more about "unbundled legal services."
Source: New Hampshire Judicial Branch
The New Hampshire Bar Association and other legal non-profits offer a variety of free or reduced services based on your income and needs.
Please see below for more information on how to obtain services.
LRS provides consumers with guidance on selecting and hiring a qualified lawyer who is conveniently located and handles the customer’s particular legal matter. LRS maintains a continuously updated database of attorneys who handle over 30 categories of law, along with additional information that may be helpful, such as languages spoken, willingness to make home or hospital visits, office wheelchair accessibility, and more. Learn more. Source: NH Bar Association |
The Modest Means Program is operated by the Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) of the NH Bar Association.
The program charges a one-time, non-refundable $25 application fee at the time of referral. There is no charge if you do not qualify for the Modest Means Program.
Depending upon income, you may qualify for legal services at one of the following hourly rates: $80/$100/$125. The amount of the retainer will be determined by the attorney but is, on average, $800-$1,500. If you qualify, you will receive a referral immediately to a Modest Means panel attorney.
Source: NH Bar Association
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NHLA provides free legal advice and representation to low-income people in civil matters involving basic needs, including food, shelter, income and medical care. NHLA also helps victims and survivos of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking in areas of an order of protection, divorce, child custody, parenting rights and child support. NHLA attorneys and paralegals are available at the Domestic Violence session at the Manchester Family Division courthouse on Thursdays. If you are a victim or survivor going to a final protective order/restraining order hearing in Manchester Family Division, look for the NHLA attorneys or paralegals before your hearing. Additional online resources and information are available within their collection of pamphlets. You can apply for legal aid directly at 603LegalAid.org
Source: New Hampshire Legal Assistance |
Lawline - Volunteer attorneys are available to answer legal questions and provide legal information to the public through Lawline, the NH Bar Association's free telephone legal advice service. NH Free Legal Answers - qualifying/eligible members of the public can request brief advice and counsel about specific civil legal issues from a New Hampshire Licensed Attorney. Source: NH Bar Association |