A right to counsel in critical civil cases is a safeguard when it matters most.

Featured: U.S. ranked 107th out of 142 countries on access to civil justice

The 2024 World Justice Project's Rule of Law Index ranked the U.S. 107th out of 142 countries in the world on access to civil justice.

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Civil 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.

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Tenant 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 Resources

Resource Library

Delve into our extensive resource library for comprehensive tools and readings about the right to counsel in civil cases!

Resource Library