**DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA**

**DIRECTORY**

**OF**

**LEGAL SERVICE**

**PROVIDERS**

## [Table of Contents]{.underline}

[AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA
1](#number-range-chapteramerican-civil-liberties-union-of-the-national-capital-area)

[AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW CLINICAL PROGRAM
1](#american-university-washington-college-of-law-clinical-program)

[THE ARC OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2](#the-arc-of-the-district-of-columbia)

[ARCHDIOCESAN LEGAL NETWORK (ALN) OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES
2](#archdiocesan-legal-network-aln-of-catholic-charities)

[ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER
2](#asian-pacific-american-legal-resource-center)

[AYUDA, INC. 2](#ayuda-inc.)

[BREAD FOR THE CITY LEGAL CLINIC 2](#bread-for-the-city-legal-clinic)

[BREAK THE CYCLE 2](#break-the-cycle)

[CAPITAL AREA IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS (CAIR) COALITION
2](#capital-area-immigrants-rights-cair-coalition)

[CATHOLIC CHARITIES IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES
2](#catholic-charities-immigration-legal-services)

[CENTRAL AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER (CARECEN)
2](#central-american-resource-center-carecen)

[THE CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER 2](#the-childrens-law-center)

[CHILDREN'S RIGHTS COUNCIL 2](#childrens-rights-council)

[COLUMBUS COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES (CCLS)
2](#columbus-community-legal-services-ccls)

[COMMUNITY TAX AID, INC. 2](#community-tax-aid-inc.)

[CONSORTIUM FOR CHILD WELFARE 2](#consortium-for-child-welfare)

[COVENANT HOUSE OF WASHINGTON 2](#covenant-house-of-washington)

[COUNSEL FOR CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT (CCAN)
2](#counsel-for-child-abuse-neglect-ccan)

[D.C. BAR PRO BONO PROGRAM ADVICE & REFERRAL CLINIC
2](#d.c.-bar-pro-bono-program-advice-referral-clinic)

[D.C. BAR PRO BONO PROGRAM LEGAL INFORMATION HELP LINE
2](#d.c.-bar-pro-bono-program-legal-information-help-line)

[D.C. BAR PRO BONO PROGRAM PRO-SE-PLUS DIVORCE CLINIC
2](#d.c.-bar-pro-bono-program-pro-se-plus-divorce-clinic)

[D.C. BAR PRO BONO PROGRAM PRO-SE-PLUS CUSTODY CLINIC
2](#d.c.-bar-pro-bono-program-pro-se-plus-custody-clinic)

[D.C. EMPLOYMENT JUSTICE CENTER 2](#d.c.-employment-justice-center)

[D.C. FAMILY COURT SELF-HELP CENTER
2](#d.c.-family-court-self-help-center)

[D.C. LAW STUDENTS IN COURT PROGRAM
2](#d.c.-law-students-in-court-program)

[D.C. PRISONERS\' LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT
2](#d.c.-prisoners-legal-services-project)

[GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINICS
2](#george-washington-university-community-legal-clinics)

[HOWARD UNIVERSITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLINIC
2](#howard-university-criminal-justice-clinic)

[HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST ASYLUM REPRESENTATION PROGRAM
2](#human-rights-first-asylum-representation-program)

[THE INNOCENCE PROJECT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
2](#the-innocence-project-of-the-national-capital-region)

[LANDLORD/TENANT RESOURCE CENTER 2](#landlordtenant-resource-center)

[THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2](#the-legal-aid-society-of-the-district-of-columbia)

[LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE ELDERLY 2](#legal-counsel-for-the-elderly)

[MULTI-DOOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION DIVISION
2](#multi-door-dispute-resolution-division)

[NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM (NLSP)
2](#neighborhood-legal-services-program-nlsp)

[OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
2](#office-of-the-district-of-columbia-long-term-care-ombudsman-program)

[OUR PLACE, DC 2](#our-place-dc)

[PENSION RIGHTS CENTER 2](#pension-rights-center)

[PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
2](#public-defender-service-for-the-district-of-columbia)

[PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MENTAL HEALTH
DIVISION
2](#public-defender-service-for-the-district-of-columbia-mental-health-division)

[THE QUALITY TRUST FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, INC.
2](#the-quality-trust-for-individuals-with-disabilities-inc.)

[U.D.C. DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW HIV/AIDS CLINIC
2](#u.d.c.-david-a.-clarke-school-of-law-hivaids-clinic)

[U.D.C. DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW HOUSING/CONSUMER CLINIC
2](#u.d.c.-david-a.-clarke-school-of-law-housingconsumer-clinic)

[U.D.C. DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW JUVENILE LAW CLINIC
2](#u.d.c.-david-a.-clarke-school-of-law-juvenile-law-clinic)

[U.D.C. DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW LEGISLATION CLINIC
2](#u.d.c.-david-a.-clarke-school-of-law-legislation-clinic)

[U.D.C. DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LAW CLINIC
2](#u.d.c.-david-a.-clarke-school-of-law-community-development-law-clinic)

[UNIVERSITY LEGAL SERVICES 2](#university-legal-services)

[VETERANS' CONSORTIUM PRO BONO PROGRAM
2](#veterans-consortium-pro-bono-program)

[WASHINGTON AREA LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS, INC. (WALA)
2](#washington-area-lawyers-for-the-arts-inc.-wala)

[WASHINGTON LAWYERS\' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS & URBAN AFFAIRS
2](#washington-lawyers-committee-for-civil-rights-urban-affairs)

[WASHINGTON LEGAL CLINIC FOR THE HOMELESS
2](#washington-legal-clinic-for-the-homeless)

[WHITMAN-WALKER CLINIC LEGAL SERVICES
2](#whitman-walker-clinic-legal-services)

[WOMEN EMPOWERED AGAINST VIOLENCE (WEAVE)
2](#women-empowered-against-violence-weave)

[LEGAL SERVICE PROGRAMS IN MARYLAND & NORTHERN VIRGINIA
2](#legal-service-programs-in-maryland-northern-virginia)

# Number range CHAPTERAMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | Number range CHAPTER1400  |                         |
|               | 20th Street, N.W., Suite  |                         |
|               | 119                       |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20036    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | Number range CHAPTER(202) |                         |
|               | 457-0800                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | Number range CHAPTER(202) |                         |
|               | 452-1868                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.aclu-nca.org](       |                         |
|               | http://www.aclu-nca.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Number range              |                         |
| Services:**   | CHAPTERProtects           |                         |
|               | individual rights and     |                         |
|               | civil liberties, such as  |                         |
|               | freedom of speech &       |                         |
|               | religion, privacy, due    |                         |
|               | process of law, etc.      |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | No walk-ins.              | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      |                           | Services:** Spanish     |
|               | Letter or phone call      |                         |
|               | (Mon. -- Fri., 9:00 am -- |                         |
|               | 5:00 pm) only.            |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW CLINICAL PROGRAM

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 4801 Massachusetts        |                         |
|               | Avenue, N.W., Suite 417   |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C.          |                         |
|               | 20016-8184                |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 274-4140          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 274-0659          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Criminal trial            |                         |
| Services:**   | (Montgomery County only); |                         |
|               | domestic violence; child  |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | support; abuse and        |                         |
|               | neglect; asylum and human |                         |
|               | rights violations;        |                         |
|               | federal tax court; civil  |                         |
|               | litigation; community     |                         |
|               | development and           |                         |
|               | transactional services;   |                         |
|               | intellectual property     |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Phone calls ONLY          | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      |                           | Services:** Some        |
|               | Mon. -- Fri., 9:00 am --  | capacity to service     |
|               | 5:00 pm                   | Spanish-speaking        |
|               |                           | clients.                |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

#  

# THE ARC OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | Number range CHAPTER900   |                         |
|               | Varnum Street, N.E.       |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20017    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | Number range CHAPTER(202) |                         |
|               | 636-2950                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | Number range CHAPTER(202) |                         |
|               | 636-2996                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.arcdc.ne             |                         |
|               | t](http://www.arcdc.net/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Number range              |                         |
| Services:**   | CHAPTERAdvocacy and       |                         |
|               | direct client services to |                         |
|               | persons with mental       |                         |
|               | retardation and their     |                         |
|               | families.                 |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Mon. -- Fri., 8:30 am --  | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | 5:00 pm                   | Services:** N/A         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# ARCHDIOCESAN LEGAL NETWORK (ALN) OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 924 G Street, N.W.        |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20001    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | Number range              |                         |
|               | CHAPTERClient intake      |                         |
|               | line - (202) 628-4263     |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Intake for                |                         |
|               | Spanish-speaking clients  |                         |
|               | -- 202-772-4265           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 772-4402          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.catholiccha          |                         |
|               | ritiesdc.org](http://www. |                         |
|               | catholiccharitiesdc.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | ALN provides services to  |                         |
| Services:**   | low-income individuals in |                         |
|               | the following areas:      |                         |
|               | landlord-tenant and       |                         |
|               | housing, government       |                         |
|               | entitlements, domestic    |                         |
|               | relations, employment,    |                         |
|               | wills and probate,        |                         |
|               | conservatorship,          |                         |
|               | guardianship, insolvency  |                         |
|               | and bankruptcy.           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Telephone intake Mon. --  | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | Fri., 9:00 am -- 12:30    | Services:** Spanish     |
|               | pm. Clients seen by       |                         |
|               | appointment only.         |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

#  ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER

  ---------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
  **Address:**     733 15th Street, N.W., Suite 315**\                                         
                   **Washington, D.C.  20005                                                   

  **Phone:**       \(202\) 393-3572                                                            

  **Fax:**         \(202\) 393-0995                                                            

  **Website:**     [www.charityadvantage.com/apalrc](http://www.charityadvantage.com/apalrc)   

                                                                                               

  **Type of        Multi-lingual Legal Referral hotline for Asian Pacific American Community   
  Services:**      in D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Handles primarily family and      
                   employment law cases, but will assist individuals on a limited basis on     
                   immigration, housing, public benefits, and other legal matters.             

                                                                                               

  **Intake         Telephone only, Monday -- Friday, 10:00 am -- 4:00 pm                       **Non-English Speaking
  Hours:**                                                                                     Services:** Most of the
                                                                                               major Asian languages,
                                                                                               including Korean, Hindi,
                                                                                               Mandarin, Cantonese,
                                                                                               Tagalog and Vietnamese.
  ---------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------

# AYUDA, INC.

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 1736 Columbia Road, N.W.  |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20009    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 387-2870          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 387-0324          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.ayudainc.org](       |                         |
|               | http://www.ayudainc.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Number range              |                         |
| Services:**   | CHAPTERProvides legal and |                         |
|               | social services that      |                         |
|               | benefit low income Latino |                         |
|               | and foreign-born families |                         |
|               | in immigration (political |                         |
|               | asylum, family visa       |                         |
|               | petitions,                |                         |
|               | naturalization, VAWA) and |                         |
|               | domestic violence cases   |                         |
|               | (T/CPO, child custody and |                         |
|               | support, divorce).        |                         |
|               | Advocacy, community       |                         |
|               | education and technical   |                         |
|               | advice provided by staff. |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | [Immigration              | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | (walk-in)]{.underline}:   | Services:** Spanish &   |
|               | Mon. & Thurs., 9:00 am -- | French                  |
|               | first 25 people           |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | [Domestic Violence        |                         |
|               | (walk-in)]{.underline}:   |                         |
|               | Mon. -- Fri., 9:00 am     |                         |
|               | --5:00 pm                 |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ 

# BREAD FOR THE CITY LEGAL CLINIC

+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
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+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.bread               |   |                         |
|               | forthecity.org](http://w |   |                         |
|               | ww.breadforthecity.org/) |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
|               |                          |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Number range             |   |                         |
| Services:**   | CHAPTERBrief services,   |   |                         |
|               | advice, referrals, and   |   |                         |
|               | representation to        |   |                         |
|               | low-income clients in    |   |                         |
|               | public entitlement       |   |                         |
|               | (including SSI/SSDI      |   |                         |
|               | disability) appeals,     |   |                         |
|               | landlord/tenant law,     |   |                         |
|               | some domestic violence   |   |                         |
|               | related cases and a      |   |                         |
|               | limited number of family |   |                         |
|               | law matters. Work with   |   |                         |
|               | in-house medical         |   |                         |
|               | services, emergency      |   |                         |
|               | food, and clothing and   |   |                         |
|               | social services.         |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
|               |                          |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | **[                      |   | **[Sou                  |
| Hours:**      | Northwest]{.underline}** |   | theast]{.underline}** - |
|               | -- Number range          |   | Number range            |
|               | CHAPTERPhone calls       |   | CHAPTERPhone calls      |
|               | accepted Mon. -- Fri.    |   | accepted Mon. -- Fri.   |
|               | 9:00 am -- 5:00 pm.      |   | 9:00 am -- 5:00 pm.     |
|               | Walk-ins welcome Number  |   | Walk-ins welcome Number |
|               | range CHAPTERMondays,    |   | range CHAPTERMondays,   |
|               | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.       |   | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.      |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
|               |                          |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Non-English |                          |   |                         |
| Speaking      |                          |   |                         |
| Services:**   |                          |   |                         |
| Spanish       |                          |   |                         |
| available at  |                          |   |                         |
| Northwest     |                          |   |                         |
| Legal Clinic. |                          |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+

#  

# BREAK THE CYCLE

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | P.O. Box 21034            |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20009    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | 800-258-8840              |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | 202-654-4187 (asistencia  |                         |
|               | en espanol)               |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | 202-654-4171              |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www                      |                         |
|               | .breakthecycle.org](http: |                         |
|               | //www.breakthecycle.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Break the Cycle\'s Legal  |                         |
| Services:**   | Services Program provides |                         |
|               | early intervention        |                         |
|               | services, including free  |                         |
|               | legal advice, counsel and |                         |
|               | representation, to        |                         |
|               | hundreds of young people, |                         |
|               | ages 12 to 22. These      |                         |
|               | legal services are        |                         |
|               | provided in English and   |                         |
|               | Spanish and are designed  |                         |
|               | to provide clients with   |                         |
|               | important information and |                         |
|               | tools by informing them   |                         |
|               | of their options,         |                         |
|               | allowing them to decide   |                         |
|               | what course of action is  |                         |
|               | best for them, and then   |                         |
|               | guiding and supporting    |                         |
|               | them through that         |                         |
|               | process. Break the        |                         |
|               | Cycle\'s staff attorneys  |                         |
|               | assist clients in filing  |                         |
|               | for and obtaining         |                         |
|               | temporary restraining     |                         |
|               | orders and provide full   |                         |
|               | representation to clients |                         |
|               | at hearings for permanent |                         |
|               | restraining orders and    |                         |
|               | other domestic            |                         |
|               | violence-related family   |                         |
|               | law court proceedings     |                         |
|               | such as custody, divorce, |                         |
|               | and child support         |                         |
|               | matters.                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Please call for an        | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | appointment (same day     | Services:** Spanish     |
|               | appointments available).  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# 

# CAPITAL AREA IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS (CAIR) COALITION

  ---------------- -------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
  **Phone:**       \(202\) 756-2770                                         

  **Fax:**         \(202\) 756-2731                                         

  **Website:**     [www.caircoalition.org](http://www.caircoalition.org/)   

                                                                            

  **Type of        Coordinates outreach for detained immigrants in          
  Services:**      Virginia; finds representation for individuals seeking   
                   asylum.                                                  

                                                                            

  **Intake         No walk-ins; please call for an appointment.             **Non-English Speaking
  Hours:**                                                                  Services:** Spanish and
                                                                            French
  ---------------- -------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------

#  

# CATHOLIC CHARITIES IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 924 G Street, N.W.        |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20001    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 772-4356          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 772-4809          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.catholiccha          |                         |
|               | ritiesdc.org](http://www. |                         |
|               | catholiccharitiesdc.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Immigration (family &     |                         |
| Services:**   | employment based          |                         |
|               | petitions,                |                         |
|               | naturalization, self      |                         |
|               | petitions for victims of  |                         |
|               | domestic violence,        |                         |
|               | removal, and              |                         |
|               | asylum).Number range      |                         |
|               | CHAPTER                   |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:00 am | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | -- 11:30 am; Tues. &      | Services:** Spanish,    |
|               | Thurs., 2:00 pm -- 4:00   | French, Indonesian,     |
|               | pm                        | Vietnamese, Kirunda,    |
|               |                           | Kinyarwanda             |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# CENTRAL AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER (CARECEN)

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 1459 Columbia Road, N.W.  |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20009    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 328-9799          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 328-0023          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.carecendc.org](h     |                         |
|               | ttp://www.carecendc.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | General immigration       |                         |
| Services:**   | practice, including       |                         |
|               | removal assistance and    |                         |
|               | representation, political |                         |
|               | asylum, family petitions, |                         |
|               | adjustment of status,     |                         |
|               | NACARA and                |                         |
|               | naturalization.. Removal  |                         |
|               | cases and asylum cases    |                         |
|               | are limited to Central    |                         |
|               | Americans. CARECEN also   |                         |
|               | offers legal advice on    |                         |
|               | general legal questions   |                         |
|               | and referrals, when       |                         |
|               | appropriate.              |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | [New immigration          | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | intakes]{.underline} (10  | Services:** Spanish     |
|               | per day), Mon. -- Fri.    |                         |
|               | 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.     |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | [Work permit renewals,    |                         |
|               | legal permanent resident  |                         |
|               | card renewals and changes |                         |
|               | of address:]{.underline}: |                         |
|               | Mon.-Fri. 9-11 and 1-4    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# THE CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | Number range CHAPTER901   |                         |
|               | 15^th^ Street, N.W.,      |                         |
|               | Suite 500                 |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20005    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 467-4900          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 467-4949          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.childrens            |                         |
|               | lawcenter.org](http://www |                         |
|               | .childrenslawcenter.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Provides free legal       |                         |
| Services:**   | services to at-risk       |                         |
|               | children, their families  |                         |
|               | and foster and kinship    |                         |
|               | caregivers.  Primary      |                         |
|               | areas are abuse and       |                         |
|               | neglect, adoption,        |                         |
|               | guardianship, kinship     |                         |
|               | custody, special          |                         |
|               | education and other legal |                         |
|               | issues affecting          |                         |
|               | children.                 |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Mon. -- Fri., 9:00 am --  | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | 5:00 pm (call first)      | Services:** French,     |
|               |                           | Persian, Hindi,         |
|               |                           | Portuguese. Spanish     |
|               |                           | beginning December      |
|               |                           | 2004.                   |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# CHILDREN'S RIGHTS COUNCIL

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 300 I Street N.E., Suite  |                         |
|               | 401                       |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, DC 20002      |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 543-3900 (DC      |                         |
|               | Hotline)                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | 202-546-4272              |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.gocrc.co             |                         |
|               | m](http://www.gocrc.com/) |                         |
|               | (useful "Info for         |                         |
|               | Parents" section in       |                         |
|               | English and Spanish)      |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Provide information on    |                         |
| Services:**   | filing pro se (without a  |                         |
|               | lawyer) for joint custody |                         |
|               | and                       |                         |
|               | ac                        |                         |
|               | cess/visitation/parenting |                         |
|               | time in D.C. Superior     |                         |
|               | Court.                    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | By phone, Mon. -- Fri.,   | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | 9:00 am -- 5:00 pm; may   | Services:** None        |
|               | leave messages 24 hours   |                         |
|               | per day                   |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# COLUMBUS COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES (CCLS)

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 3602 John McCormack Road, |                         |
|               | N.E.                      |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20064    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 319-6788          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 319-6780          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | CCLS consists of three    |                         |
| Services:**   | distinct clinics: General |                         |
|               | Practice Clinic; Families |                         |
|               | and the Law Clinic; and   |                         |
|               | Advocacy for the Elderly. |                         |
|               | Cases include domestic    |                         |
|               | violence, child custody,  |                         |
|               | public benefits, special  |                         |
|               | education and small       |                         |
|               | claims for residents of   |                         |
|               | the District or matters   |                         |
|               | in the District court     |                         |
|               | system                    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Mon. -- Fri., 9:00 am --  | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | 5:00 pm                   | Services:** Varies,     |
|               |                           | usually Spanish         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# COMMUNITY TAX AID, INC.

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | P.O. Box 33704            |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20033    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | 202-347-4811              |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Email:**    | <CTAvol@aol.com>          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.gwscpa.org/cta](h    |                         |
|               | ttp://www.gwscpa.org/cta) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Community Tax Aid, Inc.   |                         |
| Services:**   | is a full-service,        |                         |
|               | not-for-profit Low-Income |                         |
|               | Taxpayer Clinic whose     |                         |
|               | volunteers offer free     |                         |
|               | help with income taxes to |                         |
|               | people with low incomes.  |                         |
|               | Services include help     |                         |
|               | with federal and state    |                         |
|               | returns, other states,    |                         |
|               | prior years, offers in    |                         |
|               | compromise and Tax Court  |                         |
|               | representation.           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Call anytime year-round,  | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | 24/7; leave a message and | Services:** Spanish,    |
|               | someone will get back to  | Mandarin, Cantonese,    |
|               | you. There are 12 walk-in | Amharic, Arabic and     |
|               | service locations (no     | Korean                  |
|               | appointments needed) in   |                         |
|               | D.C., MD, and VA on       |                         |
|               | weekends and evenings     |                         |
|               | from early Feb. through   |                         |
|               | April 15^th^ -- call or   |                         |
|               | see website during tax    |                         |
|               | season for locations and  |                         |
|               | times.                    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# CONSORTIUM FOR CHILD WELFARE 

## 

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 300 I Street, N.E., Suite |                         |
|               | 209                       |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20002    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 547-1840          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) Number range      |                         |
|               | CHAPTER547-7668           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Provides representation   |                         |
| Services:**   | for foster parents        |                         |
|               | wishing to adopt children |                         |
|               | who have the goal of      |                         |
|               | adoption.                 |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Call Mon. -- Fri., 9:00   | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | am -- 5:00 pm             | Services:** None        |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# 

# COVENANT HOUSE OF WASHINGTON

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | Number range CHAPTER2001  |                         |
|               | Mississippi Ave., S.E.    |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20020    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | Number range CHAPTER(202) |                         |
|               | 610-9600                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | Number range CHAPTER(202) |                         |
|               | 610-9610                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.chdc.o               |                         |
|               | rg](http://www.chdc.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Number range              |                         |
| Services:**   | CHAPTERProvides civil     |                         |
|               | legal assistance and      |                         |
|               | representation to, and    |                         |
|               | advocacy on behalf of     |                         |
|               | homeless, runaway, and    |                         |
|               | otherwise at-risk youth   |                         |
|               | between the ages of       |                         |
|               | 17-21. Pro bono services  |                         |
|               | in the areas of domestic  |                         |
|               | relations, child welfare, |                         |
|               | government entitlements,  |                         |
|               | labor/employment, credit  |                         |
|               | problems, wills/probate,  |                         |
|               | and legal education       |                         |
|               | workshops.                |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Youth Walk-ins accepted.  | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      |                           | Services:** Not at this |
|               | Intake/Advice/Referral    | time.                   |
|               | Clinic Mon. 2:00 p.m. --  |                         |
|               | 4:00 p.m.                 |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Call for appointment Mon. |                         |
|               | -- Fri., 9:00 am -- 5:00  |                         |
|               | pm                        |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

#  

# COUNSEL FOR CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT (CCAN)

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | Number range CHAPTERD.C.  |                         |
|               | Superior Court, Room 4415 |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | 500 Indiana Avenue, N.W.  |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20001    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 879-1406          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 879-1414          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Child Abuse & Neglect --  |                         |
| Services:**   | Court appointed attorneys |                         |
|               | for parents and children  |                         |
|               | with cases in the court   |                         |
|               | system.                   |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Mon. -- Fri., 8:30 am --  | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | 5:00 pm                   | Services:** Some        |
|               |                           | Spanish speaking        |
|               |                           | attorneys               |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# D.C. BAR PRO BONO PROGRAM ADVICE & REFERRAL CLINIC

####### 

+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
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+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | No calls; walk-in ONLY.  |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
|               |                          |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Number range CHAPTERD.C. |   |                         |
| Services:**   | Bar Pro Bono Program     |   |                         |
|               | sponsors walk-in clinics |   |                         |
|               | on the second Saturday   |   |                         |
|               | of every month from      |   |                         |
|               | 10:00 am until noon at   |   |                         |
|               | two locations (see       |   |                         |
|               | above). Individuals with |   |                         |
|               | civil legal matters      |   |                         |
|               | governed by D.C. law     |   |                         |
|               | receive valuable legal   |   |                         |
|               | advice from volunteer    |   |                         |
|               | lawyers. Eligible        |   |                         |
|               | individuals may be       |   |                         |
|               | referred to one of the   |   |                         |
|               | other D.C. Bar Pro Bono  |   |                         |
|               | Program Clinics or to    |   |                         |
|               | another legal or social  |   |                         |
|               | services agency if their |   |                         |
|               | matter warrants further  |   |                         |
|               | advocacy. Case types     |   |                         |
|               | include Number range     |   |                         |
|               | CHAPTERbankruptcy/debt   |   |                         |
|               | collection, civil        |   |                         |
|               | rights, employment,      |   |                         |
|               | family law, health law,  |   |                         |
|               | housing law,             |   |                         |
|               | immigration/asylum,      |   |                         |
|               | personal injury,         |   |                         |
|               | probate, public          |   |                         |
|               | benefits, and tax        |   |                         |
|               | matters.                 |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
|               |                          |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Second Saturday of every |   | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | month, 10:00 am -- noon. |   | Services:** Spanish     |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+

# D.C. BAR PRO BONO PROGRAM LEGAL INFORMATION HELP LINE

  ---------------- --------------------------- --------------------------
  **Phone:**       \(202\) 626-3499            

                                               

  **Type of        Automated system of         
  Services:**      recorded messages whereby a 
                   caller may listen to more   
                   than 30 topics in family,   
                   consumer, public benefits,  
                   employment or housing law,  
                   plus information about the  
                   Courts and working with     
                   attorneys. Callers also can 
                   hear announcements about    
                   the availability of free    
                   legal services.             

                                               

  **Intake         24 hours per day, 7 days    **Non-English Speaking
  Hours:**         per week                    Services:** Spanish
  ---------------- --------------------------- --------------------------

# D.C. BAR PRO BONO PROGRAM PRO-SE-PLUS DIVORCE CLINIC

+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Address:**  | Number range CHAPTERD.C.    |                       |
|               | Family Court -- Jurors'     |                       |
|               | Lounge (room 3100)          |                       |
|               |                             |                       |
|               | 500 Indiana Ave. N.W.       |                       |
|               |                             |                       |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20001      |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Phone:**    | 202-737-4700, ext. 292      |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Fax:**      | 202-626-3471                |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.dcbar.org/fo           |                       |
|               | r_the_public/finding_a_lawy |                       |
|               | er/divorce.cfm](http://www. |                       |
|               | dcbar.org/for_the_public/fi |                       |
|               | nding_a_lawyer/divorce.cfm) |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
|               |                             |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Type of     | Two-session clinic          |                       |
| Services:**   | providing information to    |                       |
|               | pro se (unrepresented)      |                       |
|               | litigants filing divorce    |                       |
|               | petitions in D.C. Session   |                       |
|               | One is a class addressing   |                       |
|               | divorce law and procedures; |                       |
|               | Session Two is a workshop   |                       |
|               | where participants can get  |                       |
|               | assistance with individual  |                       |
|               | questions and help          |                       |
|               | completing or reviewing     |                       |
|               | court documents necessary   |                       |
|               | for filing for divorce. No  |                       |
|               | legal advice or             |                       |
|               | representation. No income   |                       |
|               | restrictions.               |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
|               |                             |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Intake      | Prior registration          | **Non-English         |
| Hours:**      | required:                   | Speaking Services:**  |
|               |                             | Spanish -- call ahead |
|               | -   Online registration     | to ensure             |
|               |     through website (see    | Spanish-speaking      |
|               |     above); or              | volunteer will be     |
|               |                             | present.              |
|               | -   Call (202) 737-4700,    |                       |
|               |     ext. 292 (Mon. -- Fri.  |                       |
|               |     9:00 am -- 5:00 pm)     |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+

# D.C. BAR PRO BONO PROGRAM PRO-SE-PLUS CUSTODY CLINIC

+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Address:**  | Number range CHAPTERD.C.    |                       |
|               | Family Court - Jurors'      |                       |
|               | Lounge (room 3100)          |                       |
|               |                             |                       |
|               | 500 Indiana Ave. N.W.       |                       |
|               |                             |                       |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20001      |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 737-4700 x 424      |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Fax:**      | 202-626-3471                |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
|               |                             |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Type of     | Two-session workshop        |                       |
| Services:**   | providing information to    |                       |
|               | pro se (unrepresented)      |                       |
|               | litigants filing child      |                       |
|               | custody petitions in D.C.   |                       |
|               | Session One is a class      |                       |
|               | addressing custody law and  |                       |
|               | procedures; Session Two is  |                       |
|               | a workshop where            |                       |
|               | participants can get        |                       |
|               | assistance with individual  |                       |
|               | questions, help completing  |                       |
|               | or reviewing court          |                       |
|               | documents necessary for     |                       |
|               | filing a custody complaint  |                       |
|               | or answer, and preparing to |                       |
|               | go to court. No legal       |                       |
|               | advice or representation.   |                       |
|               | No income restrictions.     |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
|               |                             |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Intake      | Prior registration          | **Non-English         |
| Hours:**      | required. Call (202)        | Speaking Services:**  |
|               | 737-4700, ext. 424 anytime  | Spanish -- call ahead |
|               | to register.                | to ensure             |
|               |                             | Spanish-speaking      |
|               |                             | volunteer will be     |
|               |                             | present.              |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+

# D.C. EMPLOYMENT JUSTICE CENTER

######## 

+---------------+----------------------------+------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 1350 Connecticut Avenue,   |                        |
|               | N.W., Suite 600            |                        |
|               |                            |                        |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20036     |                        |
+---------------+----------------------------+------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 828-WORK (9675)    |                        |
+---------------+----------------------------+------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 828-9190           |                        |
+---------------+----------------------------+------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.dcejc.o               |                        |
|               | rg](http://www.dcejc.org/) |                        |
+---------------+----------------------------+------------------------+
|               |                            |                        |
+---------------+----------------------------+------------------------+
| **Type of     | Workers' Rights Clinics    |                        |
| Services:**   | offer advice and referral  |                        |
|               | services to low-income     |                        |
|               | workers in all             |                        |
|               | employment-related cases   |                        |
|               | (DC, MD, and VA            |                        |
|               | employers), including      |                        |
|               | unpaid wages, overtime,    |                        |
|               | unemployment compensation, |                        |
|               | sexual harassment,         |                        |
|               | wrongful termination,      |                        |
|               | discrimination, criminal   |                        |
|               | records sealing and        |                        |
|               | expungement, workers'      |                        |
|               | compensation, family and   |                        |
|               | medical leave, and pension |                        |
|               | benefits. The clinic is    |                        |
|               | designed to be a self-help |                        |
|               | advice and referral        |                        |
|               | clinic. Representation is  |                        |
|               | available in only a small  |                        |
|               | number of cases.           |                        |
+---------------+----------------------------+------------------------+
|               |                            |                        |
+---------------+----------------------------+------------------------+
| **Intake      | Walk-in only. Check        | **Non-English Speaking |
| Hours:**      | [[www.dcejc.org]{.underlin | Services:** Spanish    |
|               | e}](http://www.dcejc.org/) | services available at  |
|               | for schedule changes.      | Northwest clinic every |
|               |                            | Wednesday. Call ahead  |
|               | [Northwest]{.underline}:   | to arrange for Spanish |
|               | Every Wednesday from 6:00  | services at Southeast  |
|               | pm to 8:00 pm at Bread for | clinic.                |
|               | the City, 1525 7^th^       |                        |
|               | Street, N.W. Metro:        |                        |
|               | Shaw/Howard University.    |                        |
|               |                            |                        |
|               | [Southeast]{.underline}:   |                        |
|               | the second and fourth      |                        |
|               | Mondays of every month     |                        |
|               | from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at |                        |
|               | Bread for the City, 1640   |                        |
|               | Good Hope Road, S.E.       |                        |
|               | Metro: Anacostia (15 min.  |                        |
|               | walk).                     |                        |
+---------------+----------------------------+------------------------+

# D.C. FAMILY COURT SELF-HELP CENTER

+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
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| **Type of     | The Family Court         |   |                         |
| Services:**   | Self-Help Center Pilot   |   |                         |
|               | Project is a free source |   |                         |
|               | of information for       |   |                         |
|               | unrepresented            |   |                         |
|               | individuals with         |   |                         |
|               | questions about D.C.     |   |                         |
|               | family law matters such  |   |                         |
|               | as divorce, custody,     |   |                         |
|               | paternity, child support |   |                         |
|               | or domestic violence.    |   |                         |
|               |                          |   |                         |
|               | We serve people who do   |   |                         |
|               | not have lawyers, and    |   |                         |
|               | who have questions about |   |                         |
|               | D.C. family law issues   |   |                         |
|               | or who are currently     |   |                         |
|               | involved in a family law |   |                         |
|               | matter in the Family     |   |                         |
|               | Court of the D.C.        |   |                         |
|               | Superior Court. No       |   |                         |
|               | appointment is           |   |                         |
|               | necessary. There are no  |   |                         |
|               | income restrictions.     |   |                         |
|               |                          |   |                         |
|               | The Self-Help Center     |   |                         |
|               | does not provide legal   |   |                         |
|               | advice or                |   |                         |
|               | representation.          |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
|               |                          |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | ***Walk-in assistance    |   | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | only.***                 |   | Services:** Yes,        |
|               |                          |   | through court           |
|               | Mon.: 9:00 am -- 1:00 pm |   | interpreters            |
|               |                          |   |                         |
|               | Tues.: Noon -- 4:00 pm   |   |                         |
|               |                          |   |                         |
|               | Wed.: Closed             |   |                         |
|               |                          |   |                         |
|               | Thurs.: 9:00 am -- 1:00  |   |                         |
|               | pm                       |   |                         |
|               |                          |   |                         |
|               | Fri.: Noon -- 4:00 pm    |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+

Number range CHAPTER

# D.C. LAW STUDENTS IN COURT PROGRAM

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 806 7th Street, N.W.,     |                         |
|               | Suite 300                 |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20001    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 638-4798          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 638-0304          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Information, counselling  |                         |
| Services:**   | and representation in     |                         |
|               | cNumber range CHAPTERivil |                         |
|               | matters, mainly landlord  |                         |
|               | & tenant, housing and     |                         |
|               | consumer issues. Criminal |                         |
|               | division represents       |                         |
|               | juveniles and persons     |                         |
|               | accused of misdemeanors.  |                         |
|               | Chapter 7 bankruptcy      |                         |
|               | referrals for             |                         |
|               | income-qualified persons. |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Number range              | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | CHAPTERDuring the         | Services:** Spanish     |
|               | academic year and summer  |                         |
|               | session: Mon. -- Fri.     |                         |
|               | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; other |                         |
|               | times intake is 10:00 am  |                         |
|               | -- 1:00 pm.               |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# D.C. PRISONERS\' LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT

######### 

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | Number range CHAPTER2639  |                         |
|               | Connecticut Avenue, N.W., |                         |
|               | Suite 225                 |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20008    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | Number range CHAPTER(202) |                         |
|               | 775-0323                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | Number range CHAPTER(202) |                         |
|               | 775-0315                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.d                    |                         |
|               | cprisonerhelp.org](http:/ |                         |
|               | /www.dcprisonerhelp.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Civil legal services for  |                         |
| Services:**   | all persons convicted or  |                         |
|               | charged -- or formerly    |                         |
|               | convicted \-- with a      |                         |
|               | criminal offense under    |                         |
|               | District of Columbia law  |                         |
|               | on matters related to     |                         |
|               | their conditions of       |                         |
|               | incarceration and         |                         |
|               | reentry.                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Number range              | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | CHAPTERMon. - Fri., 9:00  | Services:** Spanish     |
|               | am - 5:00 pm (collect     |                         |
|               | calls from D.C. Jail,     |                         |
|               | CTF, and federal prisons  |                         |
|               | accepted)                 |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

##### 

##### GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY FAMILY ADVOCACY CLINIC

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 111 F Street, N.W., Room  |                         |
|               | 312 G                     |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C.          |                         |
|               | 20001-2095                |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | Number range CHAPTER(202) |                         |
|               | 662-9535                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | Number range CHAPTER(202) |                         |
|               | 662-9634                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Number range              |                         |
| Services:**   | C                         |                         |
|               | HAPTERAttorney-supervised |                         |
|               | student legal assistance  |                         |
|               | for special education and |                         |
|               | public assistance (SSI,   |                         |
|               | AFDC, food stamps); legal |                         |
|               | assistance for kinship    |                         |
|               | caretakers (aunts,        |                         |
|               | uncles, grandparents and  |                         |
|               | other relatives) in       |                         |
|               | consensual custody and    |                         |
|               | adoption matters.         |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Intake by telephone,      | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | Tues. - Thurs. 3:00 pm -  | Services:** None        |
|               | 5:00 pm. This is a small  |                         |
|               | clinic, and intake closes |                         |
|               | when the student staff    |                         |
|               | has a full caseload. At   |                         |
|               | that time, telephone      |                         |
|               | referrals and advice to   |                         |
|               | other attorneys and       |                         |
|               | advocates will still be   |                         |
|               | given.                    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINICS

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 2000 G Street, N.W.,      |                         |
|               | Suite 200                 |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20052    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | Number range CHAPTER(202) |                         |
|               | 994-7463                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | Number range CHAPTER(202) |                         |
|               | 994-4946                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Number range              |                         |
| Services:**   | CHAPTERRepresentation in  |                         |
|               | custody, child support,   |                         |
|               | small claims, defending   |                         |
|               | civil cases, divorce,     |                         |
|               | small business, consumer  |                         |
|               | mediation, immigration.   |                         |
|               | No longer take Domestic   |                         |
|               | Violence, public          |                         |
|               | benefits, or              |                         |
|               | administrative hearings.  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Mon. -- Fri. 9:00 am --   | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | 5:00 pm. Closed during    | Services:** Spanish     |
|               | the summer.               |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# 

# HOWARD UNIVERSITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLINIC

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 2900 Van Ness Street,     |                         |
|               | N.W.                      |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20008    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 806-8082          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 806-8436          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Represents individuals    |                         |
| Services:**   | charged with misdemeanors |                         |
|               | by appointment of the     |                         |
|               | District of Columbia      |                         |
|               | Superior Court.           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Cases by court            | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | appointment only.         | Services:** None        |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST ASYLUM REPRESENTATION PROGRAM

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 100 Maryland Avenue,      |                         |
|               | N.E., Suite 500           |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20002    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 547-5692          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 543-5999          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.human                |                         |
|               | rightsfirst.org](http://w |                         |
|               | ww.humanrightsfirst.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Legal representation to   |                         |
| Services:**   | indigents seeking         |                         |
|               | political asylum in the   |                         |
|               | U.S.                      |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Call to be screened for   | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | intake.                   | Services:** Number      |
|               |                           | range CHAPTERSpanish    |
|               |                           | and French; referrals   |
|               |                           | to volunteer            |
|               |                           | interpreters in other   |
|               |                           | languages               |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# THE INNOCENCE PROJECT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | Number range              |                         |
|               | CHAPTERAmerican           |                         |
|               | University, Washington    |                         |
|               | College of Law            |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | 4801 Massachusetts        |                         |
|               | Avenue, N.W.              |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20016    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | Number range CHAPTER(202) |                         |
|               | 274-4199                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | Number range CHAPTER(202) |                         |
|               | 730-4733                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.wcl.a                |                         |
|               | merican.edu/innocenceproj |                         |
|               | ect](http://www.wcl.ameri |                         |
|               | can.edu/innocenceproject) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Number range              |                         |
| Services:**   | CHAPTERPost-conviction    |                         |
|               | legal services and        |                         |
|               | investigation to          |                         |
|               | convicted prisoners in    |                         |
|               | D.C., Maryland, and       |                         |
|               | Virginia whose innocence  |                         |
|               | can be proved by DNA or   |                         |
|               | other newly discovered    |                         |
|               | evidence.                 |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Inmates should contact us | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | by mail with their        | Services:** No          |
|               | requests for aid.         |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# LANDLORD/TENANT RESOURCE CENTER

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | D.C. Superior Court       |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | 409 E Street NW, Building |                         |
|               | B                         |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Room 102                  |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20001    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Legal information to and  |                         |
| Services:**   | possible referrals for    |                         |
|               | unrepresented landlords   |                         |
|               | and tenants.              |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Walk-in only, Mon. --     | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | Fri., 9:00 am -- noon.    | Services:** Yes         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Address:**  | 666 11th Street, N.W.,      |                       |
|               | 8^th^ Floor                 |                       |
|               |                             |                       |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20001      |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 628-1161            |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 727-2132            |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.legalaiddc.org](       |                       |
|               | http://www.legalaiddc.org/) |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
|               |                             |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Type of     | Pro bono representation in  |                       |
| Services:**   | family law (including       |                       |
|               | custody, visitation, child  |                       |
|               | support, and domestic       |                       |
|               | violence issues),           |                       |
|               | landlord-tenant (including  |                       |
|               | defending against Superior  |                       |
|               | Court evictions, as well as |                       |
|               | Section 8 and DCHA          |                       |
|               | administrative              |                       |
|               | proceedings), and public    |                       |
|               | benefits (TANF, Food        |                       |
|               | Stamps, IDA, Medicaid,      |                       |
|               | General Assistance for      |                       |
|               | Children, POWER, or         |                       |
|               | SSA/SSI) cases.             |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
|               |                             |                       |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+
| **Intake      | Walk-in basis               | **Non-English         |
| Hours:**      |                             | Speaking Services:**  |
|               | Mon.: 9:00 am -- 7:00 pm    | Spanish speaking      |
|               |                             | services available by |
|               | Tues. -- Thurs.: 9:00 am -- | appointment Mon. 4:00 |
|               | 3:00 pm                     | pm -- 7:00 pm         |
|               |                             |                       |
|               | Fri.: closed                | Thurs. 9:00 am - noon |
+---------------+-----------------------------+-----------------------+

# LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE ELDERLY

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 601 E Street, N.W.        |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20049    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 434-2170          |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | TDD: (202) 434-6562       |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 434-6464          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Provides legal services   |                         |
| Services:**   | in most types of civil    |                         |
|               | legal matters, including  |                         |
|               | Number range              |                         |
|               | CHAPTERadoptions,         |                         |
|               | bankruptcy, civil rights, |                         |
|               | consumer, child custody,  |                         |
|               | child support,            |                         |
|               | differently abled adults, |                         |
|               | domestic relations,       |                         |
|               | housing, landlord-tenant, |                         |
|               | mental health, powers of  |                         |
|               | attorney, public          |                         |
|               | benefits, public policy,  |                         |
|               | taxes, veterans'          |                         |
|               | benefits, and wills.      |                         |
|               | Services include hotline  |                         |
|               | advice, in-depth          |                         |
|               | representation, systemic  |                         |
|               | reform, community         |                         |
|               | education and self-help   |                         |
|               | clinics. Clients must be  |                         |
|               | 60 or older (55 if SSI or |                         |
|               | Social Security           |                         |
|               | Disability claims) and a  |                         |
|               | D.C. resident. Priority   |                         |
|               | given to those most in    |                         |
|               | need.                     |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Mon. -- Fri., 9:30 am --  | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | 3:30 pm                   | Services:** Spanish,    |
|               |                           | Mandarin, Cantonese,    |
|               |                           | and most others         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

#  

# MULTI-DOOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION DIVISION

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | D.C. Superior Court       |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Moultrie Annex, JM Level  |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | 500 Indiana Avenue, N.W.  |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20001    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 879-1549          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 879-4619          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Alternative dispute       |                         |
| Services:**   | resolution-mediation in   |                         |
|               | civil actions,            |                         |
|               | arbitration (binding and  |                         |
|               | non-binding), neutral     |                         |
|               | case evaluation.          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Mon. -- Fri. 8:30 am -    | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | 5:00 pm                   | Services:** 143         |
|               |                           | languages (Language     |
|               |                           | Line Plus Interpreters) |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# 

# NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM (NLSP)

+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | [Northwest               | [ |                         |
|               | site]{.underline}:       | S |                         |
|               |                          | o |                         |
|               | Number range CHAPTER701  | u |                         |
|               | 4th Street, N.W.         | t |                         |
|               |                          | h |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20001   | e |                         |
|               |                          | a |                         |
|               |                          | s |                         |
|               |                          | t |                         |
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| **Website:**  | [www.nlsp.or             |   |                         |
|               | g](http://www.nlsp.org/) |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
|               |                          |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Number range CHAPTERFree |   |                         |
| Services:**   | civil legal assistance   |   |                         |
|               | to low income residents  |   |                         |
|               | of D.C. in public        |   |                         |
|               | benefits, family law,    |   |                         |
|               | housing, consumer,       |   |                         |
|               | employment,              |   |                         |
|               | Medicare/Medicaid, and   |   |                         |
|               | economic development     |   |                         |
|               | matters.                 |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
|               |                          |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Varies by office; call   |   | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | for hours.               |   | Services:** Yes         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+

# OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 601 E Street, N.W.        |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20049    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 434-2140          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 434-6595          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Receives, investigates    |                         |
| Services:**   | and attempts to resolve   |                         |
|               | complaints made by or on  |                         |
|               | behalf of nursing home    |                         |
|               | and board and care home   |                         |
|               | residents in D.C. No age  |                         |
|               | restrictions on           |                         |
|               | eligibility for services. |                         |
|               | Anonymous complaints are  |                         |
|               | welcome. Provides         |                         |
|               | information and referral  |                         |
|               | services regarding long   |                         |
|               | term care issues,         |                         |
|               | protects the privacy and  |                         |
|               | confidentiality of        |                         |
|               | residents, their families |                         |
|               | and others and advocates  |                         |
|               | for improvement in        |                         |
|               | relevant legislation and  |                         |
|               | policy.                   |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Call 24 hours per day.    | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      |                           | Services:** Spanish,    |
|               |                           | Mandarin, Cantonese,    |
|               |                           | and most others         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# OUR PLACE, DC

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 1236 Pennsylvania Avenue, |                         |
|               | S.E.                      |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20003    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | 202-548-2400              |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | 202-548-2403              |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.ourplacedc.org](ht   |                         |
|               | tp://www.ourplacedc.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Our Place, DC offers      |                         |
| Services:**   | services to D.C. women    |                         |
|               | who are incarcerated, and |                         |
|               | formerly incarcerated. We |                         |
|               | offer a legal clinic to   |                         |
|               | handle civil legal issues |                         |
|               | in areas ranging from     |                         |
|               | Institutional Issues,     |                         |
|               | Child Custody, Conditions |                         |
|               | of Confinement and        |                         |
|               | Parole.                   |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | During normal business    | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | hours, M-F 9-5pm. Please  | Services:** None        |
|               | call ahead if possible to |                         |
|               | make an appointment. We   |                         |
|               | accept collect calls from |                         |
|               | correctional              |                         |
|               | institutions.             |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# PENSION RIGHTS CENTER

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 1140 19th Street, N.W.,   |                         |
|               | Suite 602                 |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20036    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 296-3776          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 833-2472          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www                      |                         |
|               | .pensionrights.org](http: |                         |
|               | //www.pensionrights.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Advocate on behalf of     |                         |
| Services:**   | workers, retirees and     |                         |
|               | their families; provide   |                         |
|               | assistance to individuals |                         |
|               | who have questions about  |                         |
|               | their pension plan and    |                         |
|               | pension laws.             |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | N/A                       | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      |                           | Services:** None        |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# 

# PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
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+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.pdsdc.org           |   |                         |
|               | ](http://www.pdsdc.org/) |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
|               |                          |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Criminal cases by court  |   |                         |
| Services:**   | appointment.             |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
|               |                          |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | N/A                      |   | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      |                          |   | Services:** Yes,        |
|               |                          |   | through bilingual staff |
|               |                          |   | and interpreters.       |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+

#  

# PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | Saint Elizabeth\'s        |                         |
|               | Hospital, Cottage 2       |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20032    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 562-2200          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 562-2529          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Appointed by the court to |                         |
| Services:**   | represent indigent        |                         |
|               | clients facing            |                         |
|               | involuntary               |                         |
|               | civil/criminal commitment |                         |
|               | to St. Elizabeth\'s       |                         |
|               | Hospital.                 |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Mon. -- Fri., 9:00 am -   | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | 5:30 pm                   | Services:** Yes,        |
|               |                           | through interpreters    |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# THE QUALITY TRUST FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, INC.

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 5335 Wisconsin Avenue     |                         |
|               | N.W., Suite 825           |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20015    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 448-1443 or (202) |                         |
|               | 448-1450                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 448-1451          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.d                    |                         |
|               | cqualitytrust.org](http:/ |                         |
|               | /www.dcqualitytrust.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Refers people with        |                         |
| Services:**   | developmental             |                         |
|               | disabilities, including   |                         |
|               | mental retardation, to    |                         |
|               | appropriate attorneys and |                         |
|               | legal service providers.  |                         |
|               | Legal matters cover a     |                         |
|               | wide range of issues      |                         |
|               | faced by people with      |                         |
|               | developmental             |                         |
|               | disabilities, including   |                         |
|               | public entitlement        |                         |
|               | appeals, family law,      |                         |
|               | future planning matters,  |                         |
|               | and guardianship. Works   |                         |
|               | with area legal service   |                         |
|               | and other support         |                         |
|               | providers to enhance      |                         |
|               | knowledge of how to       |                         |
|               | include and support these |                         |
|               | individuals. Serves as a  |                         |
|               | resource for attorneys    |                         |
|               | who are providing support |                         |
|               | to individual clients     |                         |
|               | with developmental        |                         |
|               | disabilities.             |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Mon. -- Fri., 8:30 am --  | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | 5:00 pm                   | Services:** None        |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# U.D.C. DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW HIV/AIDS CLINIC

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 4200 Connecticut Avenue,  |                         |
|               | N.W.                      |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Building 38, Room 212     |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20008    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 274-7312          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 274-5569          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.la                   |                         |
|               | w.udc.edu/clinics](http:/ |                         |
|               | /www.law.udc.edu/clinics) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Represents HIV+ children, |                         |
| Services:**   | families and adults in    |                         |
|               | administrative            |                         |
|               | proceedings (entitlements |                         |
|               | programs), court          |                         |
|               | (custody; compassionate   |                         |
|               | release from prison),     |                         |
|               | permanency planning       |                         |
|               | (wills, durable powers of |                         |
|               | attorney) and general     |                         |
|               | civil matters.            |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Call August -- September; | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | December -- February; May | Services:**             |
|               | (if summer session)       | Spanish-speakers on     |
|               |                           | staff; interpreters for |
|               |                           | other languages         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# U.D.C. DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW HOUSING/CONSUMER CLINIC

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 4200 Connecticut Avenue,  |                         |
|               | N.W., Building 38         |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20008    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 274-5576          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 274-5569          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.la                   |                         |
|               | w.udc.edu/clinics](http:/ |                         |
|               | /www.law.udc.edu/clinics) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Handles most housing and  |                         |
| Services:**   | consumer issues,          |                         |
|               | transactional &           |                         |
|               | litigation cases.         |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Limited intake; we return | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | calls when open.          | Services:**             |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# U.D.C. DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW JUVENILE LAW CLINIC

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 4200 Connecticut Avenue,  |                         |
|               | N.W., Building 38         |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20008    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 274-5576          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 274-5569          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.la                   |                         |
|               | w.udc.edu/clinics](http:/ |                         |
|               | /www.law.udc.edu/clinics) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Delinquency, neglect and  |                         |
| Services:**   | special education         |                         |
|               | representation.           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Phone intake.             | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      |                           | Services:** N/A         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# U.D.C. DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW LEGISLATION CLINIC

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 4200 Connecticut Avenue,  |                         |
|               | N.W., Building 38         |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20008    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 274-7334          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 274-5583          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.la                   |                         |
|               | w.udc.edu/clinics](http:/ |                         |
|               | /www.law.udc.edu/clinics) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Research and draft        |                         |
| Services:**   | federal and local         |                         |
|               | legislation.              |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Phone intake.             | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      |                           | Services:** N/A         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# 

# U.D.C. DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LAW CLINIC

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 4200 Connecticut Avenue,  |                         |
|               | N.W., Building 38         |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20008    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 274-5576 or (202) |                         |
|               | 274-7325                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 274-5569          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.la                   |                         |
|               | w.udc.edu/clinics](http:/ |                         |
|               | /www.law.udc.edu/clinics) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Provides legal assistance |                         |
| Services:**   | to small business and     |                         |
|               | non-profit organizations. |                         |
|               | The main areas are        |                         |
|               | business formation,       |                         |
|               | contract drafting and     |                         |
|               | review, general advice    |                         |
|               | and counsel, intellectual |                         |
|               | property, and tax exempt  |                         |
|               | status. No litigation.    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Phone intake.             | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      |                           | Services:** N/A         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

#  

# UNIVERSITY LEGAL SERVICES

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 300 I Street, N.E., Suite |                         |
|               | 202                       |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20002    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | [Housing                  |                         |
|               | issues]{.underline}:      |                         |
|               | (202) 547-4747            |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | [Protection and           |                         |
|               | Advocacy]{.underline}:    |                         |
|               | (202) 547-0198            |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | TDD: (202) 547-2657       |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 547-2662          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.dcpanda.org]         |                         |
|               | (http://www.dcpanda.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Protection and advocacy   |                         |
| Services:**   | services (e.g., treatment |                         |
|               | and facilities, special   |                         |
|               | education, abuse/neglect) |                         |
|               | for persons with          |                         |
|               | developmental             |                         |
|               | disabilities; housing     |                         |
|               | counseling and technical  |                         |
|               | assistance in connection  |                         |
|               | with ADA issues for       |                         |
|               | tenant associations       |                         |
|               | interested in purchasing  |                         |
|               | their apartment buildings |                         |
|               | and converting them to    |                         |
|               | cooperatives.             |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Mon. -- Fri., 9:00 am --  | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | 5:00 pm                   | Services:** Spanish     |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# VETERANS' CONSORTIUM PRO BONO PROGRAM

+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
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+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 628-8164\        | \ |                         |
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|               | 838-7727                 | 2 |                         |
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+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
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+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [w                       |   |                         |
|               | ww.vetsprobono.org](http |   |                         |
|               | ://www.vetsprobono.org/) |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
|               |                          |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Subject to income and    |   |                         |
| Services:**   | issue screening, vNumber |   |                         |
|               | range CHAPTERolunteer    |   |                         |
|               | lawyers handle appeals   |   |                         |
|               | for applicants before    |   |                         |
|               | the U.S. Court of        |   |                         |
|               | Appeals for Veterans     |   |                         |
|               | Claims.                  |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
|               |                          |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | For case review (CAVC    |   | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | appeals only), please    |   | Services:** None        |
|               | call (202) 628-8164, or  |   |                         |
|               | (toll free) (888)        |   |                         |
|               | 838-7727.                |   |                         |
|               |                          |   |                         |
|               | Individuals with         |   |                         |
|               | administrative appeals   |   |                         |
|               | should call the          |   |                         |
|               | Veterans' Administration |   |                         |
|               | at 800-827-1000.         |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+

#  

# WASHINGTON AREA LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS, INC. (WALA)

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 1300 I Street N.W., Suite |                         |
|               | 700\                      |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20005    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 289-4295          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 289-4985          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.thewala.org]         |                         |
|               | (http://www.thewala.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Provides legal assistance |                         |
| Services:**   | for individuals and       |                         |
|               | non-profit arts and       |                         |
|               | cultural organizations on |                         |
|               | arts-related matters.     |                         |
|               | Practice areas include    |                         |
|               | **c**ontracts, copyright, |                         |
|               | trademark, incorporation, |                         |
|               | First Amendment, wills    |                         |
|               | and trusts,               |                         |
|               | landlord/tenant, tax, and |                         |
|               | immigration. WALA also    |                         |
|               | operates the Arts         |                         |
|               | Resolution Service,       |                         |
|               | pairing artists with      |                         |
|               | mediators to resolve      |                         |
|               | arts-related disputes.    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | [Phone                    | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | intake]{.underline}: Mon. | Services:** Spanish     |
|               | -- Fri., 10:00 am - 5:30  | available               |
|               | pm                        |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | [Clinic]{.underline}*:*   |                         |
|               | By appointment only,      |                         |
|               | 1^st^ & 3^rd^ Wed. of     |                         |
|               | every month, 5:30 pm -    |                         |
|               | 8:30 pm                   |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# WASHINGTON LAWYERS\' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS & URBAN AFFAIRS

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 11 Dupont Circle, N.W.,   |                         |
|               | Suite 400                 |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20036    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 319-1000          |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Spanish: (202) 319-1011,  |                         |
|               | ext. 222                  |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | TTY: 202-319-1075         |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 319-1010          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.washlaw.org]         |                         |
|               | (http://www.washlaw.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Direct legal services in  |                         |
| Services:**   | discrimination matters    |                         |
|               | including equal           |                         |
|               | employment opportunity;   |                         |
|               | fair housing; public      |                         |
|               | accommodations;           |                         |
|               | immigration & asylum;     |                         |
|               | public education.         |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Mon. -- Fri., 9:00 am --  | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | 5:30 pm                   | Services:** Spanish     |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# WASHINGTON LEGAL CLINIC FOR THE HOMELESS

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 1200 U Street, N.W.,      |                         |
|               | Third Floor               |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20009    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 328-5500          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 328-5515          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [www.legalclinic.org](htt |                         |
|               | p://www.legalclinic.org/) |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Direct representation to  |                         |
| Services:**   | individuals and families  |                         |
|               | in public benefits,       |                         |
|               | shelter, housing and      |                         |
|               | other civil legal         |                         |
|               | matters.  Clients must be |                         |
|               | homeless, living in       |                         |
|               | shelters or public        |                         |
|               | housing, or in imminent   |                         |
|               | danger of becoming        |                         |
|               | homeless.  Systemic       |                         |
|               | advocacy on broad range   |                         |
|               | of poverty issues, such   |                         |
|               | as welfare, disability    |                         |
|               | benefits and affordable   |                         |
|               | housing.                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | Intake occurs at various  | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | sites throughout the      | Services:** Spanish     |
|               | city. Hours vary by site. | available               |
|               | Call for information      |                         |
|               | about the site nearest    |                         |
|               | you.                      |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

# WHITMAN-WALKER CLINIC LEGAL SERVICES

+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 1701 14th Street, N.W.    |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20009    |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 939-7627          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 939-7651          |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | www.wwc.org               |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Type of     | Legal services (civil)    |                         |
| Services:**   | for people living with    |                         |
|               | HIV/AIDS in matters       |                         |
|               | related to their          |                         |
|               | diagnosis including       |                         |
|               | public benefits, estate   |                         |
|               | planning (wills and       |                         |
|               | powers of attorney),      |                         |
|               | discrimination in         |                         |
|               | employment, housing, &    |                         |
|               | public accommodations,    |                         |
|               | insurance, and            |                         |
|               | immigration.              |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
|               |                           |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | By Appointment Only .     | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | Call Mon./Tues. 10:00 am  | Services:** Spanish on  |
|               | -- 6:00 pm                | staff; translation for  |
|               |                           | others                  |
|               | Wed./Thurs. 9:00 am --    |                         |
|               | 5:00 pm                   |                         |
|               |                           |                         |
|               | No telephone intake on    |                         |
|               | Fridays.                  |                         |
+---------------+---------------------------+-------------------------+

#  

# WOMEN EMPOWERED AGAINST VIOLENCE (WEAVE)

+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Address:**  | 1111- 16^th^ Street,     |   |                         |
|               | N.W., Suite 410          |   |                         |
|               |                          |   |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20036   |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Phone:**    | \(202\) 452-9550         |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Fax:**      | \(202\) 452-8255         |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Website:**  | [http://w                |   |                         |
|               | ww.weaveincorp.org](http |   |                         |
|               | ://www.weaveincorp.org/) |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Emergency   | [Domestic Violence       | [ |                         |
| Services:**   | Intake Center            | D |                         |
|               | (DVIC)]{.underline}:     | V |                         |
|               |                          | I |                         |
|               | D.C. Superior Court      | C |                         |
|               |                          | - |                         |
|               | 500 Indiana Avenue,      | - |                         |
|               | N.W., Room 4235          | S |                         |
|               |                          | E |                         |
|               | Washington, D.C. 20001   | S |                         |
|               |                          | a |                         |
|               | \(202\) 393-6290         | t |                         |
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| **Type of     | Direct legal services to |   |                         |
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|               | violence in D.C. for any |   |                         |
|               | legal issue related to   |   |                         |
|               | the violence (typically, |   |                         |
|               | civil protection order   |   |                         |
|               | cases, custody, divorce, |   |                         |
|               | child support and        |   |                         |
|               | immigration). Special    |   |                         |
|               | program to assist        |   |                         |
|               | teen-aged petitioners.   |   |                         |
|               | WEAVE has emergency      |   |                         |
|               | services (see above) to  |   |                         |
|               | assist victims of        |   |                         |
|               | domestic violence in     |   |                         |
|               | filing for civil         |   |                         |
|               | protection orders        |   |                         |
|               | (CPOs). Other            |   |                         |
|               | governmental and         |   |                         |
|               | no-governmental agencies |   |                         |
|               | are present in both      |   |                         |
|               | locations to provide an  |   |                         |
|               | array of services. WEAVE |   |                         |
|               | also provides            |   |                         |
|               | counseling, social work  |   |                         |
|               | services and economic    |   |                         |
|               | empowerment services to  |   |                         |
|               | victims of domestic      |   |                         |
|               | violence in D.C.         |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
|               |                          |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+
| **Intake      | [Phone                   |   | **Non-English Speaking  |
| Hours:**      | Intake]{.underline}:     |   | Services:** Spanish,    |
|               | Call (202) 452-9550 x103 |   | Portuguese and Language |
|               | and ask for intake       |   | Line available          |
|               | coordinator.             |   |                         |
|               |                          |   |                         |
|               | [Clinics]{.underline}:   |   |                         |
|               | Tuesdays 5:00-6:30pm and |   |                         |
|               | Thursdays 12:00-1:30pm   |   |                         |
|               | at the WEAVE office.     |   |                         |
|               | Call to confirm.  Pro se |   |                         |
|               | litigants can meet with  |   |                         |
|               | a lawyer to learn how to |   |                         |
|               | present CPO case.        |   |                         |
+---------------+--------------------------+---+-------------------------+

#  

# LEGAL SERVICE PROGRAMS IN MARYLAND & NORTHERN VIRGINIA

**Maryland:**

Prince George's County Law Foundation Pro Bono Project

5303 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 200

Hyattsville, MD 20781

\(301\) 864-8353

Montgomery County Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project

27 West Jefferson Street

Rockville, MD 20850

\(301\) 424-7651

Legal Aid Bureau / Montgomery County

14015 New Hampshire Avenue

Silver Spring, MD 20904

\(301\) 879-8752

Free Legal Information:

Maryland Legal Line: (800) 638-8862

**Northern Virginia:**

Legal Services of Northern Virginia

Alexandria Legal Aid

110 N. Royal Street, #505

Alexandria, VA 22314

\(703\) 684-5566

Legal Services of Northern Virginia

Arlington Legal Aid

6400 Arlington Blvd.

Falls Church, VA 22042

\(703\) 532-3733

Fairfax Bar Foundation

4110 Chain Bridge Road #303

Fairfax, VA 22030

\(703\) 246-3779