Free lawyer in eviction court

Delaware gives some tenants a right to legal representation in an eviction case. Whether you qualify depends on your household income over the past 12 months and on other rules in the law. The right depends on whether legal representation is available.

If the landlord sues you, NYC gives you a free eviction lawyer through the Right to Counsel program. Call 311 and ask for the Right to Counsel. It is free in every ZIP code, no matter your immigration status.

Where to get help: NYC gives you a free eviction lawyer. This is the Right to Counsel program. Call 311 and ask for the Right to Counsel. It is free in every ZIP code, no matter your immigration status.

If your landlord sues to evict you after you hold back rent, you can get a free lawyer through NYC's Right to Counsel program. Call 311 and ask for the Right to Counsel. It is free in every ZIP code, no matter your immigration status.

Low income renters in 10 Philadelphia zip codes may qualify for a free lawyer. This is through a program called Right to Counsel, for eviction cases. You may qualify if your income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. For one person, that level is $15,960 a year, so 200% is $31,920. The zip codes are 19121, 19124, 19131, 19132, 19134, 19139, 19141, 19144, 19153, and 19154. Your immigration status does not affect whether you qualify.

Philadelphia's Right to Counsel law gives a free lawyer to low-income renters who qualify and face eviction. You qualify if your yearly gross income (before taxes) is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Right now, you must also live in one of these ZIP codes: 19121, 19124, 19131, 19132, 19134, 19139, 19141, 19144, 19153, or 19154. For example, if the poverty level for your household were $20,000, 200% would be $40,000. Call the Philly Tenant Hotline at (267) 443-2500 to see if you qualify.

If you have a low income, the court may give you a lawyer at no cost to you. To ask for a free lawyer, call the Eviction Defense Screening Line at 855-657-8387. You can also apply online.

If you cannot afford a lawyer, Seattle law gives you the right to free legal representation in an eviction lawsuit. Every just-cause notice must include this information along with the Renting in Seattle helpline number.

If you cannot afford a lawyer, the court must appoint one for you at no cost, if state funding is available. You qualify if your income after taxes is 200% or less of the federal poverty level. For example, if the yearly limit for one person is $15,000, 200% of that is $30,000.