COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SOCIETY, INC.
Committed to Equal Justice.
Transforming Lives Since 1946.
NEED LEGAL HELP?
Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) provides free legal services to vulnerable and underserved Delawareans, helping to ensure equal access to justice.
We assist people with low incomes, individuals with disabilities, people age 60 and older, and victims of violence and crime with a range of civil (non-criminal) legal issues.
Our practice areas include housing, domestic violence, immigration, public benefits, family, disability, and elder law.
Legal Services
Through our offices in Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown, CLASI delivers free, high-quality civil legal services to Delawareans who need them most. Our skilled attorneys and advocates help clients navigate complex legal challenges, access essential benefits and services, and secure the protections and support they need to live healthy, safe, and independent lives.
Learn more about the types of services we provide and eligibility requirements:
About CLASI
Established in 1946, Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) is Delaware’s oldest and largest civil legal aid organization and is one of the oldest legal aid programs in the United States.
We are driven by a single mission: to combat injustice through creative and persistent civil legal advocacy on behalf of vulnerable and underserved Delawareans.
Each year, we help thousands of individuals and families across Delaware obtain justice by providing free legal representation in individual cases and by working for systemic change through impact litigation, community education, outreach, and legislative and policy advocacy.
Our dedicated attorneys, advocates, and staff strive to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice, regardless of their background.
Our Impact
Last year, CLASI’s attorneys and advocates:
7,897
Handled 7,897 cases
18,727
Assisted 18,727 individuals
and household members
10,000+
Helped tens of thousands more through systemic advocacy, including impact litigation and policy reform
News and Client Stories
Programs and Units
CLASI has eight vibrant programs and units that provide direct legal services, engage in community outreach and education, and advance systemic change through impact litigation and legislative and policy advocacy on the state and national levels.
- Disability Rights Delaware – Delaware’s designated Protection & Advocacy system for people with disabilities
- Domestic Violence Unit
- Elder Law Program
- Family Representation Unit
- Housing Unit
- Immigration Unit
- Medical-Legal Partnership Program
- Public Benefits Unit
We invite you to learn more about the work and impact of each of our units and programs.
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