Legal Issues

Senate activity is restricted by the Senate Ethics Rules which limit the extent to which Senator Lieberman can intercede in any civil or criminal matter, including matters being adjudicated by administrative agencies.  These matters fall within the jurisdiction of federal and state courts, and Senator Lieberman cannot request a particular result or seek reconsideration of a final legal decision in an individual’s case. 

You should consult with a qualified attorney for these services.  If you do not have an attorney, depending on your location, you should contact the Connecticut Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service  or call your local and country bar associations:

·         Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, Tolland and Windham:
(860)525-6052

·         Fairfield:
(203)335-4116

·         New Haven:
(203)562-5750

·         New London (M-W-F):
(860)889-9384

Pro Bono Legal Assistance

In the state of Connecticut, Statewide Legal Services acts as the clearinghouse for most pro bono inquiries. To find out if you qualify for free legal counsel on civil (non-criminal) issues, call (800)453-3320 or visit www.slsct.org.  The following agencies use Statewide Legal Services for client intake:

·         Greater Hartford Legal Assistance

·         New Haven Legal Association

·         Connecticut Legal Services (Bridgeport, New Britain, New London, Stamford, Waterbury, Willimantic)

·         AIDS Legal Network for Connecticut