Helping Connecticut residents with low income solve their legal problems

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Get legal info and learn to represent yourself if you don’t have a lawyer.
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Need food? 

Find a mobile food pantry near you or see the 2-1-1 page on food pantries for locations and hours. Or text FOODSHARE to 85511.

Clean Slate & Cannabis Erasure Laws

Learn how Connecticut laws may help you erase old criminal convictions, either automatically or by asking the court. Read more...

Are You Thinking About Bankruptcy?

Our interactive guide will help you learn about the bankruptcy process and what your options may be.

This page is for people who are having trouble paying bills. If you’re having another legal problem, you can visit ctlawhelp.org for free legal information. Or close this window to keep learning about bankruptcy.