Civil RTC News
This page lists all of the most recent developments on civil right to counsel across the country. These could be newly created rights to counsel, significant publications, public events, advocacy efforts, or other things that don’t fit into a neat category.
All about Denver’s right to counsel
Denver has enacted an ordinance to guarantee counsel for tenants facing eviction.
Westchester County NY is first county with tenant right to counsel
In May 2023, Westchester County NY became the first county, and 19th jurisdiction, to provide a right to counsel for tenants.
Lawrence Tenants pushing Douglas County (KS) to enact tenant RTC
Lawrence Tenants, a tenant organizing group in Lawrence KS, is pushing the city to consider a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
NCCRC-authored CityHealth blog post explores tenant RTC issues, solutions
A new blog post by the NCCRC explores the ways cities can help develop the attorney pipeline for tenant RTC.
All about the eviction RTC in the City of Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles enacted a right to counsel for tenants facing eviction, becoming the 26th jurisdiction to enact such a law.
All about Washington State’s groundbreaking eviction right to counsel
In April 2021, Washington State became the first state with a statewide right to counsel for tenants facing eviction.
All about litigation over federal funding for rep of immigrants w/disabilities
Advocates have brought suit challenging the elimination of funding for representation immigrants with mental disabilities facing deportation.
Sen. Booker, Reps. Lee and McIver introduce federal bills to support tenant RTC
Federal legislation would provide substantial funding for localities that enact tenant RTC laws.
All about Nashville’s tenant RTC pilot program
A report on Nashville's tenant rep pilot found it helped 93% of tenants avoid eviction / involuntary move while saving millions of dollars.
Alabama appellate court twice reverses TPR where appointed counsel denied continuance
The Alabama Court of Appeals reversed a termination of parental rights where a parent's appointed lawyer was denied a continuance to prepare.
FL trial court upholds child’s right to hire attorney
Children seeking adoption have the right to hire an attorney, a Florida trial court has ruled.
All about Idaho’s repeal of right to counsel for parents
As a result of a 2025 change, parents no longer have a right to counsel. Rather, appointment is on a case-by-case basis.
