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Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims and survivors of abuse, as well as to others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer with whom you can consult to obtain advice. We list the organizations by the county where the office is located, but many offices serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.
Please note: WomensLaw does not have a relationship with or promote the organizations listed on these pages. Because we include thousands of resources, we cannot review them regularly or vouch for the information or services they provide. We share these resources to help all victims and survivors of abuse find essential direct services and support their needs and safety concerns.
Kent
Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) - Kent County Office
Phone 2: (302) 674-9430 (TTY)
Fax: (302) 674-8145
URL: https://www.declasi.org/
CLASI provides free legal services in civil issues to people with low incomes, individuals with disabilities, people age 60 and older, and victims of violence and crime. Their practice areas include domestic violence, housing, immigration, public benefits, family, disability, and elder law. They provide legal assistance to survivors in Kent and Sussex counties only for protection from abuse orders and sexual violence protection orders. Survivors in New Castle County who need assistance with protection orders should contact Delaware Volunteer Legal Services.
Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, Inc. (LSCD) - Kent County Office
URL: https://www.lscd.com
LSCD offers legal advice and assistance to low-income Delawareans. They can assist with the following issues: bankruptcy, consumer/finance, housing, and unemployment compensation.
New Castle
Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. - New Castle County Office
Phone 2: (302) 575-0696 (TTY)
Fax: (302) 575-0840
URL: https://www.declasi.org/
CLASI provides free legal services in civil issues to people with low incomes, individuals with disabilities, people age 60 and older, and victims of violence and crime. Their practice areas include domestic violence, housing, immigration, public benefits, family, disability, and elder law. They provide legal assistance to survivors in Kent and Sussex counties only for protection from abuse orders and sexual violence protection orders. Survivors in New Castle County who need assistance with protection orders should contact Delaware Volunteer Legal Services.
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS)
Phone 2: (302) 478-8680, ext. 203 (español)
URL: https://www.dvls.org/
DVLS assists clients who are facing critical civil legal issues, including family law cases for victims of domestic violence (custody/visitation, protection from abuse orders, and divorce). They can also assist with issues related to estates, trusts, guardianship of an adult, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). To apply for services, please complete the online intake form.
Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, Inc. - New Castle County Office
URL: https://www.lscd.com
LSCD offers legal advice and assistance to low-income Delawareans. They can assist with the following issues: bankruptcy, consumer/finance, housing, and unemployment compensation.
Limited Legal Assistance Program
URL: https://courts.delaware.gov/help/legalassistance
Through this program, volunteer attorneys meet with eligible self-represented litigants for a one-time 15-minute meeting. The attorney does not meet with the self-represented litigant outside of the program nor will the attorney represent the litigant in court. To be eligible, people seeking assistance must not have received previous legal assistance regarding the same issue and their question must be one that can be asked and answered within the 15-minute timeframe. This service is available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call (302) 255-0476 or visit the Information Desk on the first floor of the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center (courthouse).
Sussex
Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. - Sussex County Office
Phone 2: (302) 856-7491 (TTY)
Fax: (302) 856-6133
URL: https://www.declasi.org/
CLASI provides free legal services in civil issues to people with low incomes, individuals with disabilities, people age 60 and older, and victims of violence and crime. Their practice areas include domestic violence, housing, immigration, public benefits, family, disability, and elder law. They provide legal assistance to survivors in Kent and Sussex counties only for protection from abuse orders and sexual violence protection orders. Survivors in New Castle County who need assistance with protection orders should contact Delaware Volunteer Legal Services.
