When basic human needs are at stake, having a lawyer must be a right, not a luxury.
Featured: MA court: Parents have right to counsel in certain private custody cases
The MA Court of Appeals held birth parents are entitled to counsel in permanent custody cases involving awards of custody to a nonparent.
Read MoreCivil right to counsel status map
The status map allows you to see recent civil right to counsel activity and established rights to counsel around the U.S.
View The MapTenant Right to Counsel
Tenant right to counsel (RTC) is a growing movement across the U.S. As of 2024, over 20 jurisdictions (cities, counties, and states) have enacted a version of this right (up from 0 in 2016!). The NCCRC supports the organizers and advocates working to advance tenant RTC. Visit our Tenant RTC resource page for more!
Tenant RTC ResourcesResource Library
Delve into our extensive resource library for comprehensive tools and readings about the right to counsel in civil cases!
