The Civil Bureau is contained within the Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General and serves as legal counsel to over 100 executive departments and agencies of State government under RSA 7 and RSA 21-M. The individual State agencies and state statutes can be viewed through the New Hampshire State Government Web Site. The attorneys in the civil bureau represent the state and its agencies before State and Federal Courts and in administrative proceedings. Civil Bureau attorneys also provide legal advice and opinions to executive branch agencies. See recent press releases for latest activities. While Civil Bureau attorneys may not provide legal advice or opinions to individual citizens, we have provided contact points below to organizations that may provide representation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I need a lawyer in a civil matter but I don't have any money.
A. The following organizations may be able to help you:
Legal Advisory and Referral Center at 1-800-639-5290; Lawyer Referral Service of the New Hampshire Bar Association at 603-229-0002; Franklin Pierce Law Center, Civil Practice Clinic at 603-225-3350; New Hampshire Legal Assistance at 1-800-562-3174; New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association at 1-800-491-5454; and, the Disabilities Right Center at 603-228-0432 or 1-800-834-1721
Q. I just want to talk to a lawyer concerning my problem.
A. Contact Lawline at 1-800-868-1212 on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 7-9 p.m. for free legal advice.
Q. I need a copy of a certain New Hampshire law.
A. Contact the New Hampshire State Library , Reference and Information Services at 603-271-2144 or go to your local library to copy the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated.
Q. I need to know if there is a law in New Hampshire concerning a particular matter.
A. Contact a lawyer using the referrals referenced above, the New Hampshire State Library, Reference and Information Services or New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated.
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