Legal Aid & Resources in Rhode Island

Free legal services, court system information, and attorney verification for Rhode Island residents.

Rhode Island Legal Aid & Pro Bono

Free and low-cost legal services available to Rhode Island residents.

Statewide legal aid for low-income Rhode Islanders — housing, family, employment, benefits, and consumer disputes from offices in Providence and Newport.

Help RI Law

RILS-operated legal information portal with self-help guides, referrals, and online intake for free civil legal assistance.

Rhode Island Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer Program

Pro bono civil legal services for Rhode Islanders living below the federal poverty line — nearly 1,000 individuals served annually.

Rhode Island Center for Justice

Nonprofit public interest law office providing free civil legal help in housing, immigration, workers' rights, and education.

Rhode Island Court System

Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for Rhode Island.

Courts

Rhode Island Judiciary

Official portal for all Rhode Island state courts — Supreme, Superior, Family, District, and Workers' Compensation.

Contact the Court

Locate any Rhode Island court with addresses, phone numbers, and hours by county.

Rhode Island Superior Court

General trial court with 22 judges — jury and non-jury trials for civil cases over $10,000 and all felonies.

Rhode Island Supreme Court

Highest court in Rhode Island — final authority on state constitutional and legal questions.

E-Filing

Rhode Island E-Filing (Odyssey File & Serve)

File court documents electronically in Rhode Island Superior, Chancery, and other state courts.

Rules & Procedures

Rhode Island Court Rules

Complete rules of civil procedure, criminal procedure, and appellate practice for all Rhode Island courts.

Superior Court Filing Fees

Current filing fees for civil cases in Rhode Island Superior Court.

Verify a Rhode Island Attorney

Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.

RI Attorney Search

Verify any Rhode Island attorney's license status and public disciplinary history through the Supreme Court.

Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court

Investigates and prosecutes attorney misconduct complaints — twelve members appointed by the Supreme Court.

Rhode Island Bar Association

Professional organization for Rhode Island attorneys — CLE, practice resources, and the Lawyer Referral Service.

Admission to the Rhode Island Bar

Supreme Court-administered bar exam (UBE) and attorney admission process for the state.

Rhode Island Lawyer Referral Service

Connects the public with qualified private attorneys. Free half-hour consultation included with every referral.

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