Client Success Stories
Every client success story begins with someone facing a civil legal problem that threatens their safety, stability, or basic needs. Through the Campaign for Legal Services, 603 Legal Aid and New Hampshire Legal Assistance work together to help low-income and older adults across New Hampshire access the legal support they need to move forward.
These client success stories show what becomes possible when people have an advocate by their side, and they offer a closer look at the many ways legal aid helps people protect their homes, health, income, and families.
The Right Tools at the Right Time Help a Veteran Save His Home
When Chandler reached out to 603 Legal Aid, his eviction hearing was less than 48 hours away. The 29-year-old Marine Corps veteran lives with his girlfriend and two young children in a large Nashua apartment complex. His landlord was seeking to evict the family after...
A Fresh Start: Legal Aid Helps Paula Avoid an Eviction Judgment
When Paula came to 603 Legal Aid, an eviction hearing was just days away. The 33-year-old Manchester resident had fallen behind on rent, but help was available: City Welfare had agreed to provide enough rental assistance to bring her current. Her landlord, however,...
Legal Aid Helps Samantha and Her Family Stay in Their Home
For more than a decade, Samantha has lived in a manufactured home in Chichester that she co-owns with her grandmother, Cheryl. But while Samantha had an ownership interest in the home itself, the lease for the lot beneath it was in Cheryl's name alone. That...
A Life-Changing Win for a New Hampshire Veteran
When Travis came to 603 Legal Aid's Hope for Heroes program in March 2025, the 47-year-old Navy veteran had already tried several times to secure an increase in his VA disability benefits. His claims involved mental health conditions including PTSD, anxiety,...
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