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Other Legal Assistance 

  • RI Lawyer Referral Service: Private attorney referrals from the RI bar; 401-421-7799
  • RI Legal Services: A private, non-profit that provides legal services for low-income individuals related to public benefits; legal services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault; low income taxpayer clinics; housing stability projects; affordable housing, including foreclosures and housing discrimination; legal services for veterans; protection and support for elders facing abuse and exploitation; public education for low-income students and familes. 401-274-2652
  • Rhode Island Center for Justice: Non-profit public interest law center that practices in areas including housing, immigration, workers’ rights, criminal justice, education, and utility shutoffs; 401-491-1101
  • Criminal Cases: For criminal matters, if you are indigent, you can contact the Office of the Public Defender; 401-222-3289
  • DORCAS International: low-cost legal services for immigration and citizenship issues, translation services, employment services, education and training; 401-784-8600

Attorney Complaints: If you have a complaint about an attorney, call the RI Judiciary Disciplinary Board at 401-823-5710.

Judge Complaints: If you have a complaint about the conduct of a judge, call the RI Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline at 401-615-5228.

Employment Discrimination Complaints:

Other Discrimination Complaints:

Veterans Rights:  If you have concerns about Veterans' rights, contact the Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services at 401-921-2119

Consumer Protection: RI Attorney General's Consumer Protection; 401-274-4400

Disability Rights: Disability Rights RI is part of the national network of Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agencies created by Congress, existing in every state and territory, to help secure and advance the rights of people with disabilities; 401-831-3150

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