Sometimes we need a different kind of help. A help that has experience in dealing with those in places of authority. There is legal help for you in New Bedford. If you find yourself needing this type of help, we encourage you to begin looking for it at once. If you need help finding this type of help… we are here for you. Just click the “I need help” help button.
Below are organizations where you can begin to find help in the city of New Bedford.
1. SouthCoast Fair Housing provides legal assistance for housing-related issues
Phone: 774-473-9994
Address: 257 Union St.
Website: http://southcoastfairhousing.org/contact/
2. South Coastal Counties Legal Services is a non-profit law firm that assists low-income clients with civil court matters (domestic violence, custody, divorce, immigration, housing, etc.)
Phone: 508-979-7150
Address: 21 So. 6th St.
Website: http://www.sccls.org/contact.asp
3. Bristol County District Attorney’s Office is place you can call to prosecute your case if you are a victim of any kind.
Phone: 508-997-6333
Address: NB District Court, 75 N. 6th St.)
Website: http://bristolda.com
4. Victims’ Rights Law Center NB provides free legal aid for those who have been raped/sexually assaulted. They help victims restore their lives by ensuring that they are able to stay in school, keep their job, find safe housing, secure their immigration status, and receive victim compensation.
Phone: 508-669-7020
Address: P.O. Box 3082, New Bedford, MA 02741 (No physical office in NB)
Website: http://www.victimrights.org