Our Projects
603 Legal Aid Projects
Domestic Violence Emergency Project (DOVE)
DOVE is a special project of 603 Legal Aid’s Pro Bono Program, which provides free civil legal services to low-income people through the donated services of local, private attorneys.
DOVE offers free legal representation in civil court at final Domestic Violence Restraining Order hearings under RSA 173-B. A restraining order or domestic violence protective order is designed to protect victims from actual or threatened physical violence by a family or household member, or current/former intimate partner.
The DOVE Project also offers free legal representation in civil court for final Stalking Restraining Order hearings under New Hampshire RSA 633:3-a. A stalking protective order or restraining order is designed to protect you from stalking behavior — two or more acts that are targeted at a specific individual with the intent to cause fear.
Eligibility
You may be eligible if:
- You earn less than <200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline
- You are seeking a Domestic Violence or Stalking Protective Order and have an up-coming hearing
Hope for Heroes Project (HFH)
The Hope for Heroes project provides free legal services for qualifying veterans who are homeless or at risk for homelessness in several areas of law, including:
- Housing
- Consumer
- Tax
- Criminal Record Annulments
- Family and Domestic Violence
- Military Discharge or Dismissal Upgrades
- VA Benefits
Eligibility
You may be eligible for help if you meet these qualifications:
- Eligible Veteran (38 U.S.C. 101(2)) – “Active Duty for at least twenty-four (24) months“
- Exceptions enlisted prior to Sept 8, 1980
- Service Connected
- Several other exceptions, please apply and we will see any way we can help!
- “Discharge Status other than dishonorable”
- “Homeless or at risk of homelessness” (38 CFR 79.15)
The Low-Income Taxpayer Project (LITP)
Free Clinic for Low-Income Tax Payers
The Project is a free tax clinic designed to help low-income taxpayers with federal tax problems, including:
- Refund delays
- Stimulus payments
- Tax credits
- Identity theft
- Audits
- Tax debts
- Liens & levies
- Installment agreements
- Offers in compromise
- Innocent spouse relief
- Injured spouse relief
- Worker classification
The Project does not generally provide tax return preparation but can do so if needed to fix a federal tax problem.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for help if:
- You have an IRS problem.
- The amount of money at stake is not more than $50,000* per year.
- Your income is not more than 250%* of the federal poverty line.
*The Project may be able to accept a limited number of cases that do not meet these criteria, depending on staff resources and client circumstances.
New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA) Projects
New Hampshire Legal Assistance provides high-quality civil legal services to address the legal problems that affect people’s daily survival and most basic needs. These services range from simple legal information and advice to vigorous and thorough representation in all of New Hampshire’s courts. 603 Legal Aid handles intake for NHLA connecting clients to NHLA attorneys and paralegals.
Fair Housing Project
The Housing Justice Project (HJP) is a program of NHLA, to assist people with a variety of housing issues, including people who have experienced discrimination in housing.
Justice in Aging Project
NHLA helps older adults (age 60 and over) in all of our project areas – including help with eviction, property tax issues, public benefits such as disability and local welfare – as well as issues related specifically to aging.
Youth Law Project
NHLA helps homeless youth and youth who are involved in the juvenile legal system or child protection systems, or who are at risk of becoming involved.