The mission of the Connecticut Judicial Branch is to serve the interests of justice and the public by resolving matters brought before it in a fair, timely, efficient and open manner.
Connecticut Judicial Branch
Volunteer Attorney Program**Due to Covid-19, the Judicial Branch Volunteer Attorney Programs for divorce/custody, foreclosure, contract collections, and small claims are suspended until further notice.**
The Judicial Branch has Volunteer Attorney Programs in the areas of:
- Contract Collections
- Family Law
- Foreclosure Law
- Small Claims (in collaboration with the Connecticut Bar Association)
If you are not represented by an attorney and need legal help, you can come to
the courthouse and talk to a volunteer for advice.
The volunteer attorneys give advice on issues such as:
| Contract Collections | Family Law | Foreclosure Law | Small Claims |
|
Installment payment orders Executions Exemptions Modifications |
Divorce Custody Child Support Contempt Paternity Grandparent Rights |
Foreclosure Mediation Program Loan Modifications Law days / Sale dates |
Starting a Case Defending a Case Counterclaims Executions |
People are helped on a first come, first served basis (no appointments).
Other details:
- No income qualifications
- Can get help before, during, or after a law suit
- Can get help at any convenient courthouse location with the program (see schedules below)
Volunteer Attorney Schedules
See PDF schedules below of when and where the volunteer attorneys are available to assist you.
Please note: The schedules are subject to change due to the availability of volunteers, holidays, and inclement weather. To confirm the volunteer attorney program schedule, please call 860-263-2734.
Please note: The schedules are subject to change due to the availability of volunteers, holidays, and inclement weather. To confirm the volunteer attorney program schedule, please call 860-263-2734.