Quinnehtukqut Legal News
| A publication of Pine Tree Legal Assistance |
(Updated Summer 2006)
Statewide Legal Services
Call Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut, Inc. (SLS) if you are low income and believe you have a legal problem. It is a toll-free telephone hotline that can give you free help in the following areas:
Housing
If you meet income eligibility standards, SLS can help you as follows:
Problems that can be settled quickly. SLS staff can handle some of these problems themselves. For example, SLS staff can call your local General Assistance office to explain a mistake.
More complicated problems.SLS can refer you to one of the four legal service agencies in Connecticut, a law school clinic, a specialized legal services agency, or a pro bono (free) lawyer. SLS makes referrals based on its priorities and resource limitations.
Problems you can handle yourself. SLS can give you telephone instruction, send you written materials, or tell you about classes to help you represent yourself.
Non-priority problems. If you have a problem which cannot be accepted by SLS or a referral agency, SLS can give you general advice.
Telephone Numbers To Call:
In the Middletown calling area: 1-860-344-0380
From other places in Connecticut: 1-800-453-3320
Statewide Legal Services has changed hours to concentrate more staff during the busiest calling hours.
Monday: 9AM-3PM
Tueday: 9AM-4PM
Wednesday: 9AM-3PM
Thursday: 9AM-6PM
Friday: 9AM-4PMOr you may click here to find the web site for Statewide Legal Services
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You'll get through faster by using the "redial" button rather than hanging up and reialing manually if the line is busy |