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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.
Rhode Island Legal Services - Newport
Phone 2: (800) 637-4529
Fax: (401) 848-0383
URL: https://www.rils.org/
Rhode Island Legal Services offers diverse programs that specialize in legal assistance: Housing Law Center, Family Law Center, Elder Law Protection Project. Also, provide help with obtaining restraining orders in Rhode Island through their Newport and Providence offices.
Rhode Island Legal Services - Providence
Phone 2: (800) 662-5034
Fax: (401) 272-4280
URL: https://www.rils.org/
Rhode Island Legal Services offers diverse programs that specialize in legal assistance: Housing Law Center, Family Law Center, Elder Law Protection Project. Also, provide help with obtaining restraining orders in Rhode Island through their Newport and Providence offices.
The Legal Advocacy Clinic at Roger Williams University
Email: tmartland@rwu.edu
The Legal Advocacy Clinic at Roger Williams University provides court advocacy services to victims of domestic violence in the Newport courthouse on specified days. Court advocacy includes helping clients apply for orders of protection, safety planning, education and referrals. The Clinic does NOT provide legal services. The Clinic presently serves individuals in Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton and Jamestown.
Volunteer Lawyer Program
Phone 2: (800) 339-7758
Fax: (401) 421-2703
URL: https://ribar.com/
Email: info@ribar.com
Rhode Island Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer Program (VLP), provides free legal services to qualified low-income Rhode Islanders. The client’s income must qualify under federally regulated guidelines to receive pro bono assistance, and the case must fall under one of the areas of law handled by the VLP. Clients may be responsible for filing fees, courts costs and other out-of-pocket expenses.
