NOTICE - CLASI CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025

CLASI’s offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI)

Committed to Equal Justice, Transforming Lives Since 1946

CLASI provides free civil (non-criminal) legal services to vulnerable and underserved Delawareans, helping to ensure equal access to justice. 

Our attorneys and advocates work to protect and advance our clients’ most fundamental rights. Through our offices in Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown, we help individuals and families across Delaware to access the services and support they need to live healthy, safe, stable, and independent lives.

 

In Need of Legal Help?

  • CLASI provides free assistance to Delaware residents who meet certain eligibility criteria, including:
      • People with disabilities, as Delaware’s Protection and Advocacy System
      • People age 60 and over
      • People with low incomes
      • Survivors of domestic violence
      • Immigrant victims of crime, abuse and neglect
      • Victims of housing discrimination, under HUD’s Fair Housing Initiative Program
  • Our legal practice areas include:
      • Disability
      • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
      • Elder Law
      • Family Law
      • Housing
      • Immigration
      • Public Benefits
  • To find out if you are eligible for our services and request help, please contact the CLASI office in your county. Click here for contact information and office hours.
  • CLASI is committed to racial and ethnic fairness in the delivery of our services.

Delaware Legal Help Link

The Delaware Legal Help Link is designed to help people with civil legal problems in Delaware find the best help for their situation. It provides information about services provided by a range of Delaware organizations, including CLASI and our civil legal aid partners at Delaware Volunteer Legal Services and Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, along with other organizations providing free and low-cost legal advice, representation, or other services.

Learn More About CLASI's Medical-Legal Partnership Program

Help Investigate Housing Discrimination: Become a Fair Housing Tester

CLASI conducts testing for compliance with Fair Housing laws in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties. Trained testers call or visit housing providers posing as an interested party and collect information to assist with regional monitoring and investigations. Visit our Employment Opportunities page for more information.

Combined Campaign for Justice

Every year, the Delaware State Bar Association, CLASI, Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS) and the Legal Services Corporation of Delaware (LSCD) join together in the Combined Campaign for Justice to raise funds to support free legal assistance to vulnerable and underserved Delawareans. Donations are put to immediate use. Thank you for your support! Go to the Combined Campaign for Justice website to find out more about the Campaign and how to give by clicking here.

Our Strategy

In 2018 CLASI adopted a strategic plan to guide its advocacy and development. The plan speaks to our values and commitment to making CLASI the best organization possible—from the perspective of our clients, employees, and the community at large.

CLASI tries to ensure that all of its web resources are accessible to all. If you have a problem accessing content on our website, please contact jstoehr@declasi.org for assistance.