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Bridgeport Probate Court
Connecticut Probate Courts
Handles matters including wills and estates, conservatorships, guardianship of minors, name changes, adoption, and commitment proceedings. Public court serving Bridgeport residents.
Closed nowAcceptingVerified 5/5/2026 (via web check)Mon-Thu 8:30am-5pm; Fri 8:30am-4pm
Before you go: Bring court papers, notices, letters, leases, IDs, and deadlines related to the legal issue.
(203) 576-3945Learn more → - Immigration Legal Aid
Catholic Charities - Immigration Services
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County
Immigration legal services specializing in citizenship applications and family-based petitions for individuals seeking legal status and family reunification. Multi-lingual staff (English, Spanish, French). Initial consultation fee $75 per case.
Call to confirmAcceptingVerified 5/5/2026 (via web check)Mon-Fri; call for hours
Before you go: Bring immigration notices, identity documents, court papers, and any prior applications if you have them.
(203) 416-1322Learn more → - Legal Aid Mental Health
Center for Family Justice - Crisis Services
The Center for Family Justice
Connecticut's first Family Justice Center providing free, confidential, trauma-informed services for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and child abuse. Services include crisis counseling, safety planning, support groups, civil/legal advocacy, self-sufficiency services, and 24/7 crisis hotlines. Also operates Kathie's Place, a 15-bed emergency safe house for women and children fleeing abuse (up to 60 days).
24/7AcceptingVerified 5/5/2026 (via web check)Walk-ins Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; DV Hotline 24/7: (888) 774-2900; Sexual Assault Hotline: (888) 999-5545
Before you go: Bring court papers, notices, letters, leases, IDs, and deadlines related to the legal issue.
(203) 334-6154Learn more → - Legal Aid
CT Clean Slate / Expungement Assistance
State of Connecticut
Connecticut's Clean Slate law provides automatic erasure of most low-level convictions after 7 years (misdemeanors) or 10 years (felonies). For cases not eligible for automatic erasure, you can apply for an Absolute Pardon through the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Closed nowAcceptingVerified 5/5/2026 (via web check)Phone hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Before you go: Bring court papers, notices, letters, leases, IDs, and deadlines related to the legal issue.
(203) 805-6643Learn more → - Healthcare Legal Aid
SWCAA - Southwestern CT Agency on Aging
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging
Regional Area Agency on Aging serving older adults and individuals with disabilities. Provides Medicare/Medicaid counseling, benefits screening, care management, long-term care planning, elder abuse prevention, and connections to home-delivered meals, senior day centers, home care, transportation, legal services, and nutrition programs. Call Aging Answers helpline for assistance.
Closed nowAcceptingVerified 5/5/2026 (via web check)Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Aging Answers helpline: (800) 994-9422
Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.
(203) 333-9288Learn more →