Legal Assistance
Legal and Consumer Assistance
CONSUMER SERVICES
Champlain Valley Agency on Aging
P.O. Box 158
Winooski, VT 05404
Senior HelpLine: 1-800-642-5119
Fax: 802-865-0363
E-mail: info@cvaa.org
Consumer Assistance Program
Consumer Protection Office
University of Vermont
104 Morrill Hall
Burlington, VT 05405
Phone: 802-656-3183 or 800-649-2424
Fax: 1-802-656-1423
E-mail: consumer@uvm.edu
A division of the Vermont State Attorney General's Office. Call if you have any complaints or questions regarding a business, or complete and print their Consumer Claim Form
Vermont Department of Public Service
Consumer Affairs Division
112 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05620
Phone: 800-622-4496 802-828-2811
Fax: 802-828-2342
TTY/TTD (VT): 800-734-8390
Energy Action Line: 800-642-3281
E-mail: vtdps@psd.state.vt.us
Investigates complaints and/or problems concerning utilities(telephone, electric, gas).
Vermont Human Rights Commission
135 State Street
Drawer 33
Montpelier, VT 05633-6301
Phone: 802-828-2480 or 1-800-416-2010
Investigates charges of discrimination, obtains documents, negotiates settlements, issues determinations, seeks damages in court.
Vermont Protection and Advocacy
15 East State Street, Suite 101
Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: 802-229-1355 or 800-834-7890 (Voice/TTY)
E-mail: info@vtpa.org
Legal assistance, advocacy and information and referral for the mentally ill. They investigate complaints and assist with resolution.
Vermont Tenants, Inc.
191 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-864-0099 or 1-800-287-7971
Provides information and referral, workshops, newsletter, etc. regarding tenant issues.
ELDER ABUSE
Adult Protective Services
Vermont Department Of Aging & Disabilities
103 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT 05671
Phone: 802-241-2345 or 800-564-1612
Call to report suspected abuse, neglect and/or exploitation of an older person or person with a disability.
LEGAL SERVICES
Lawline
30 Elmwood Avenue
Burlington, VT 05402
Phone: 800-639-8857
Provides telephone consultation regarding legal problems. Must be referred by Vermont Legal Aid (863-5620).
Probate Court
175 Main Street
Box 511
Burlington, VT 05402
Phone: 802-651-1518
Call for information on probating wills and guardianship.
Vermont Lawyer Referral Service
Vermont Bar Association
PO Box 100
Montpelier, VT 05601-0100
Phone: 800-639-7036
Program sponsored by the Vermont Bar Association. They will provide referrals to lawyers who are members of the Bar. The initial visit is offered at a reduced rate.
Vermont Disability Law Project
264 North Winooski Avenue
PO Box 1367
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-863-2881
A program of Vermont Legal Aid providing legal assistance to people with disabilities.
Vermont Senior Citizens Law Project
264 North Winooski Avenue
PO Box 1367
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-863-2871 or 1-800-769-9164
A program of Vermont Legal Aid providing high priority legal assistance to people age 60 and over.
Vermont Volunteer Lawyers Project
264 North Winooski Avenue
PO Box 1367
Burlington, VT 05402
Phone: 800-639-8857
Locates attorneys willing to assist in certain legal cases at no charge. You must meet financial criteria and be referred by Vermont Legal Aid (863-5620).
 Contact the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging (CVAA) for additional information regarding elder issues. |
 Contact the Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) for information about resources for people with disabilities. |
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