Our mission is to provide access to justice and protect the critical civil legal rights of low-income individuals and families through representation, systemic advocacy, advice, collaboration, and education. We serve low-income families in 122 of the 169 Connecticut communities (our sister agencies serve areas of greater Hartford and greater New Haven). Our service area includes hundreds of thousands of families eligible for our services.

We protect and secure critical civil legal rights for our clients and advance access to justice for all Connecticut residents. We produce optimal individual and community results, and continuously strive to increase the impact and efficiency of our work. Our staff are our greatest asset. They are supported by their work environment and enriched by the individual and collective difference they make.

Our partners, funders, and the communities we serve view us as a trusted partner and recognized leader. Our Board members are active ambassadors for our organization and create access to resources, expertise, and relationships to support our work.

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Connecticut Legal Services, Inc.

Deborah R. Witkin

Christina Rossi-Carey

Vanessa Okyere

Nilda Rodriguez Havrilla

Vivien Blackford

Tadhg Dooley

Peter Kelly

Kevin Rasch

Karen Jarmoc

Howard Rifkin

Leslie O’brien

The Legal Team at Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. is dedicated to representing and advocating for low-income individuals and families in civil legal matters. Comprising experienced attorneys and legal professionals, the team engages in direct client representation, systemic advocacy, and community education to ensure access to justice. They effectively collaborate with local partners to advance the legal rights of vulnerable populations and work tirelessly to enhance the impact of their services across Connecticut.

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