Delaware Pro Bono and Free Legal Help Resources
If you are looking for free or low cost legal help in Delaware, the organizations below may be a good place to start. Availability depends on the type of case, your income, and where you live. Some programs handle civil matters only, while public defenders generally assist with qualifying criminal cases.
Main Legal Aid Provider
Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Community Legal Aid Society provides free civil legal services to qualifying low income residents, seniors, and people with disabilities across Delaware. Services may include help with housing, consumer protection, family law, benefits, and elder law.
New Castle County
(302) 575-0660
Kent County
(302) 674-8500
Sussex County
(302) 856-0038
Website
https://www.declasi.org
State Legal Information Site
Delaware Legal Help Link
Legal Help Link is a referral and intake service that helps connect individuals with volunteer attorneys and legal aid resources across Delaware.
Phone
(302) 478-8680
Toll Free: (800) 773-0606
Website
https://dvls.org
Free Online Legal Answers
Delaware Free Legal Answers
Delaware Free Legal Answers allows eligible individuals to ask civil legal questions online and receive responses from volunteer attorneys.
Website
https://delaware.freelegalanswers.org
Specialty or Pro Bono Programs
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services connects low income individuals with volunteer attorneys who may be able to provide free legal assistance.
Address
100 West 10th Street
Suite 907
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone
(302) 478-8680
Website
https://dvls.org
Office of the Child Advocate
The Delaware Office of the Child Advocate provides legal advocacy and support for children involved in the child welfare and foster care systems.
Wilmington Office
900 King Street
Suite 210
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone
(302) 577-6830
Georgetown Office
6 West Market Street
Suite 1
Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone
(302) 856-5720
Website
https://courts.delaware.gov/childadvocate
Law School Clinics
Widener University Delaware Law School Legal Clinics
Widener University Delaware Law School operates legal clinics where law students, supervised by licensed attorneys, provide legal services to qualifying individuals.
Clinic areas may include:
• Civil practice
• Environmental law
• Veterans law
• Criminal defense
Website
https://delawarelaw.widener.edu
Lawyer Directory or Referral
Delaware State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
The Delaware State Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service that helps connect individuals with licensed attorneys in their area.
Website
https://www.dsba.org
Public Defender
Delaware Office of Defense Services
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the court may appoint a public defender to represent you.
Address
Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone
(302) 577-5120
Website
https://ods.delaware.gov
Court and Self-Help Links
Delaware Courts
The official Delaware Courts website provides court information, forms, and self-help resources for individuals handling certain legal matters on their own.
Website
https://courts.delaware.gov
Important Note
Court locations, office hours, and program availability can change. Please confirm details directly with the organization before relying on this information.
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