603 Legal Aid is a civil legal aid provider dedicated to making access to justice a reality for low-income residents of New Hampshire. Specializing in a wide range of non-criminal legal matters, the organization stands out through its robust partnership with volunteer attorneys and community organizations, offering free representation, advocacy, and education to those facing economic hardship that threatens their basic human needs.
The organization takes a comprehensive and compassionate approach, providing assistance via telephone advice, court representation, or referrals to volunteer attorneys or other programs. It focuses on critical areas such as housing stability, family safety, and economic security, serving individuals and families who cannot afford private legal services. With a commitment to empowering clients through both direct aid and self-help resources, 603 Legal Aid ensures that vulnerable populations receive the guidance and support necessary to navigate complex legal challenges.
Services Offered
- Legal representation and advocacy
- Legal advice and information by telephone
- Housing issues (eviction, foreclosure)
- Family law (custody, protective orders, divorce)
- Domestic violence assistance
- Civil rights and discrimination cases
- Rights of individuals with disabilities
- Benefits assistance (social security, unemployment, disability, food stamps)
- Criminal record annulments for non-violent crimes
- Federal income tax problems
- Self-help guides and form assistance
- Debt collection response letters
- Security deposit return requests
- Landlord repair request letters
- Tenant eviction defense forms
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603 Legal Aid primarily serves low-income individuals and families across New Hampshire, with services accessible in multiple languages including French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dari, Kiswahili, Arabic, Kinyarwanda, and Pashto. The organization also operates the Low-Income Taxpayer Project (LITP), which provides specialized support for resolving significant tax liabilities and has successfully negotiated outcomes such as offers in compromise for clients burdened by debt.
