Federal bankruptcy court covering Fairfield and Litchfield Counties. People customarily retain an attorney to file for bankruptcy, but it is also possible to file on your own, using bankruptcy forms available on their website.
Legal Services (14)
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUTLearn More
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GREENWICH BAR ASSOCIATIONLearn More
Begun in 1933 as a professional association for Greenwich attorneys.
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CONNECTICUT SUPERIOR COURT, STAMFORD – NORWALK JUDICIAL DISTRICTLearn More
This court, Connecticut’s only trial court of general jurisdiction, has the following principal trial divisions: civil, criminal, family, motor vehicle, housing and small claims. The HOUSING DIVISION, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION, BANKRUPTCY COURT, AND PROBATE COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF GREENWICH are all listed separately. The Stamford courthouse is the largest and most technologically advanced in the state. Stamford […]
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CONNECTICUT SUPERIOR COURT – SMALL CLAIMS DIVISIONLearn More
The “Small Claims Court” is a part of Connecticut’s court system where a person can sue for money damages only up to $5,000.00. That amount is set by state law and may change from time to time. You may also be able to get interest and costs. The only exception to the $5,000.00 limit is […]
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CONNECTICUT SUPERIOR COURT – HOUSINGLearn More
Division of the Superior Court. This Norwalk office covers Greenwich, and handles disputes between tenants and landlords. Issues include; evictions, nonpayment of rent or security deposits, and criminal violations of the housing code.
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CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTSLearn More
Founded in 1918 the Institute is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency dedicated to helping foreign-born persons achieve self-sufficiency. Their services include refugee resettlement, English and citizenship classes, counseling, translation/interpretation services and legal assistance. CIRI advocates for fair and equitable treatment of immigrants, refugees and others, and works to increase public awareness of the contributions of foreign-born […]
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GREENWICH HEALTH DEPARTMENT – OFFICE OF SPECIAL CLINICAL SERVICESLearn More
A free and confidential outpatient clinic for sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and HIV testing. Screening, diagnosis, and treatment provided as a cooperative effort of the Health Department and Greenwich Hospital. They field all questions about AIDS, HIV and STDs, and offer testing, counseling, and provide information on support groups, care-taking, housing, transportation, and legal advice for people […]
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CONNECTICUT – PROBATE COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF GREENWICHLearn More
One of the state’s 123 probate courts. Responsible for the following; probating wills and the administration of estates overseeing testamentary and living trusts determining title to real and personal property construing the meaning of wills and trusts appointing guardians for the mentally retarded appointing conservators of the person and the estate of incapable individuals committing […]
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CONNECTICUT FAIR HOUSING CENTERLearn More
State-wide, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all people have equal access to housing opportunities in Connecticut. Because housing discrimination disproportionately affects people with low incomes, the Center focuses on the intersection of poverty and housing discrimination. The Center also assists Connecticut homeowners who have been hit hardest by the nation’s ongoing foreclosure crisis.
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CONNECTICUT OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICESLearn More
Division of the Connecticut Judicial Branch providing assistance to crime victims and their families.
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CONNECTICUT – STATE MARSHAL – FAIRFIELD COUNTYLearn More
In Connecticut, State Marshals and Constables are the only officials authorized by law to serve Civil Process.
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CONNECTICUT LEGAL SERVICESLearn More
Private, nonprofit civil law firm which provide free legal advice and representation FOR THOSE WHO MEET LOW INCOME GUIDELINES. There is a pro-Bono coordinator who may provide an attorney free of charge. It is dedicated to advising, representing, and educating low-income individuals and families in matters relating primarily to civil law. Areas if specialty include; […]