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New Hampshire Legal Assistance





New Hampshire Legal Assistance is a non-profit law firm offering free legal services to seniors and eligible low-income persons.

New Hampshire Legal Assistance provides free legal help to low-income and elderly persons who cannot afford a private attorney. NH Legal Assistance handles legal matters involving health care, domestic violence, public and private housing issues, food stamps, welfare, unemployment compensation, utility shut-off and nursing home problems. Our offices are open Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.


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A team of lawyers from New Hampshire Legal Assistance, asked the federal court in Concord to order the State of New Hampshire to reform its child protection system, as the state had agreed 5 1/2 years ago.

     In a lawsuit known as Eric L. ,the lawyers represent a class of children who have been abused or neglected.  The suit was brought against the state Division of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).  In a motion filed in court on January 16, 2003, the plaintiffs asked the court to find that DCYF has failed to comply with a settlement agreement entered into in 1997. Plaintiffs are asking the court to order the state to take prompt action to bring itself into compliance with its legal obligations.

     A press release explaining today's legal action is available by clicking the link below.  The motion itself, and a memorandum of law filed in support are also available below. 

    

Press Release 

Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement 

Memo of Law

 

What type of Cases does (NHLA) handle?

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Housing Cases

  • Private landlord/tenant matters

  • Mortgage foreclosure

  • Property taxes

  • Section 8 or public housing

  • Mobile home park issues

Public Benefits Cases

  • Food Stamps

  • Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) formerly AFDC, including problems with welfare to work, child care, medical care, and sanctions

  • Unemployment Compensation

  • Medicaid, Medicare

  • Local Welfare

Disability Advocacy Project

We also represent persons applying for federal and state disability benefits such as

  • Social Security

  • SSDI

  • SSI

  • APTD*

*(Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled)

Other Types of Cases

  • Consumer

  • Health

  • Bankruptcy to preserve your home

Domestic Violence Advocacy Project

  • For victims of domestic violence

Fair Housing Project

  • Housing discrimination issues
    (603) 669-4960 or 1-800-921-1115

 

Senior Citizen Law Project/Advice Line

  • Issues affecting seniors (60+ yrs)

  • Medicaid/Medicare

  • Property taxes

  • Home health care

  • Nursing home

  • Other medical issues
    (603) 624-6000 or 1-888-353-9944

Consumer Law Project for Seniors

  • Consumer issues affecting seniors

  • Debt issues

  • Debt collection and harassment

  • Bankruptcy

  • Home ownership issues
    (603) 624-6000 or 1-888-353-9944

What does New Hampshire Legal Assistance do?


NHLA attorneys and paralegals provide information to eligible clients and to community groups about legal rights. We interview clients to find out about their legal problems. All client information is discussed in complete confidence. We represent clients at administrative hearings and in court cases. Many of our cases are resolved through settlements approved by our clients. We also represent clients before the New Hampshire Legislature, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Social Security Administration, the Department of Employment Security, and the Public Utilities Commission. We assist senior citizens with individual legal problems and also focus attention on issues that affect all senior citizens. We ensure that low-income people can have a voice on some of the laws and regulations that are passed by drafting legislation and testifying at legislative committee hearings.

How to contact us

New Hampshire Legal Assistance has five Branch Law Offices located in different areas of the state.  Contact the one nearest you.

Disabilities Rights Center, Inc.

18 Low Avenue, Concord, NH   03302-3660

Voice and TDD:  (603) 228-0432   
 1- 800-834-1721
    FAX:  (603) 225-2077

TDD access also through NH Relay Service: 1-800-735-2964 (Voice and TDD)


Lawyer Referral Service 

 (603) 229-0002

Monday ~ Thursday:9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

For information 
e-mail:lrsreferral@nhbar.org 

 

 

Legal Advice and Referral Center

Telephone: 1-800-639-5290 or (603) 224-3333

FAX: (603) 224-6067

Postal address: PO Box 4147 , Concord, NH 03302-4147

New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union 


18 Low Avenue, Concord, NH  03301

Voice: (603)-225-3080

 

Human Rights Commission

2 Chenell Drive, Concord, NH 03301-8501

Voice: (603) 271-2767

New Hampshire Public Defenders (Concord) 
117 North State Street,
 Concord, NH 03301

Voice: (603) 224-1236
Funded in part by the IOLTA program of the NH Bar Foundation


New Hampshire Legal Assistance is a United Way Agency

Webmaster: sjones@nhla.org exit door
Last Updated 8-8-2005