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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

DIRECTORY

OF

LEGAL SERVICE

PROVIDERS

Prepared by the D.C. Consortium of Legal Service ProvidersJuly 2004

Table of Contents

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA.......1AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW CLINICAL PROGRAM..........................................................................................................................1THE ARC OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA..............................................................2ARCHDIOCESAN LEGAL NETWORK (ALN) OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES..............2ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER......................................2AYUDA, INC......................................................................................................................2BREAD FOR THE CITY LEGAL CLINIC.......................................................................2BREAK THE CYCLE.........................................................................................................2CAPITAL AREA IMMIGRANTS’ RIGHTS (CAIR) COALITION.................................2CATHOLIC CHARITIES IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES....................................2CENTRAL AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER (CARECEN)........................................2THE CHILDREN’S LAW CENTER..................................................................................2CHILDREN’S RIGHTS COUNCIL...................................................................................2COLUMBUS COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES (CCLS).............................................2COMMUNITY TAX AID, INC..........................................................................................2CONSORTIUM FOR CHILD WELFARE.........................................................................2COVENANT HOUSE OF WASHINGTON.......................................................................2COUNSEL FOR CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT (CCAN).................................................2D.C. BAR PRO BONO PROGRAM ADVICE & REFERRAL CLINIC...........................2D.C. BAR PRO BONO PROGRAM LEGAL INFORMATION HELP LINE..................2D.C. BAR PRO BONO PROGRAM PRO-SE-PLUS DIVORCE CLINIC........................2D.C. BAR PRO BONO PROGRAM PRO-SE-PLUS CUSTODY CLINIC.......................2D.C. EMPLOYMENT JUSTICE CENTER........................................................................2D.C. FAMILY COURT SELF-HELP CENTER.................................................................2D.C. LAW STUDENTS IN COURT PROGRAM..............................................................2D.C. PRISONERS' LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT...........................................................2GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINICS...............2HOWARD UNIVERSITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLINIC...............................................2HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST ASYLUM REPRESENTATION PROGRAM........................2THE INNOCENCE PROJECT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION.....................2LANDLORD/TENANT RESOURCE CENTER................................................................2THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA...............................2LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE ELDERLY........................................................................2MULTI-DOOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION DIVISION......................................................2NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM (NLSP).........................................2OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM..........................................................................................................................2OUR PLACE, DC................................................................................................................2PENSION RIGHTS CENTER............................................................................................2PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.......................2PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION...........................................................................................................2THE QUALITY TRUST FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, INC..................2

U.D.C. DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW HIV/AIDS CLINIC............................2U.D.C. DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW HOUSING/CONSUMER CLINIC....2U.D.C. DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW JUVENILE LAW CLINIC.................2U.D.C. DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW LEGISLATION CLINIC...................2U.D.C. DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LAW CLINIC......................................................................................................................2UNIVERSITY LEGAL SERVICES...................................................................................2VETERANS’ CONSORTIUM PRO BONO PROGRAM..................................................2WASHINGTON AREA LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS, INC. (WALA)............................2WASHINGTON LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS & URBAN AFFAIRS.............................................................................................................................2WASHINGTON LEGAL CLINIC FOR THE HOMELESS..............................................2WHITMAN-WALKER CLINIC LEGAL SERVICES.......................................................2WOMEN EMPOWERED AGAINST VIOLENCE (WEAVE)..........................................2LEGAL SERVICE PROGRAMS IN MARYLAND & NORTHERN VIRGINIA............2

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA

Address: 1400 20th Street, N.W., Suite 119Washington, D.C. 20036

Phone: (202) 457-0800Fax: (202) 452-1868Website: www.aclu-nca.org

Type of Services: Protects individual rights and civil liberties, such as freedom of speech & religion, privacy, due process of law, etc.

Intake Hours: No walk-ins. Letter or phone call (Mon. – Fri., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm) only.

Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW CLINICAL PROGRAM

Address: 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 417Washington, D.C. 20016-8184

Phone: (202) 274-4140Fax: (202) 274-0659

Type of Services: Criminal trial (Montgomery County only); domestic violence; childsupport; abuse and neglect; asylum and human rights violations; federal tax court; civil litigation; community development and transactional services; intellectual property

Intake Hours: Phone calls ONLY Mon. – Fri., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Non-English Speaking Services: Some capacity to service Spanish-speaking clients.

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http://www.aclu-nca.org/

THE ARC OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Address: 900 Varnum Street, N.E.Washington, D.C. 20017

Phone: (202) 636-2950Fax: (202) 636-2996Website: www.arcdc.net

Type of Services: Advocacy and direct client services to persons with mental retardation and their families.

Intake Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Non-English Speaking Services: N/A

ARCHDIOCESAN LEGAL NETWORK (ALN) OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Address: 924 G Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001

Phone: Client intake line - (202) 628-4263Intake for Spanish-speaking clients – 202-772-4265

Fax: (202) 772-4402Website: www.catholiccharitiesdc.org

Type of Services: ALN provides services to 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 Hours: Telephone intake Mon. – Fri., 9:00 am – 12:30 pm. Clients seen by appointment only.


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http://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/

http://www.arcdc.net/

ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER


Phone: (202) 393-3572Fax: (202) 393-0995Website: www.charityadvantage.com/apalrc

Type of Services: Multi-lingual Legal Referral hotline for Asian Pacific American Community 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 Hours: Telephone only, Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Non-English Speaking 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) 387-2870Fax: (202) 387-0324Website: www.ayudainc.org

Type of Services: Provides 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 Hours: Immigration (walk-in): Mon. & Thurs., 9:00 am – first 25 peopleDomestic Violence (walk-in): Mon. – Fri., 9:00 am –5:00 pm

Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish & French

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http://www.ayudainc.org/

http://www.charityadvantage.com/apalrc

BREAD FOR THE CITY LEGAL CLINIC

Address: Northwest Legal Clinic1525 7th Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001

Southeast Legal Clinic1640 Good Hope Road, SEWashington, D.C. 20020

Phone: (202) 265-2400 (202) 561-8587Fax: (202) 745-1081 (202) 574-1536Website: www.breadforthecity.org

Type of Services: Brief 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 Hours: Northwest – Phone calls accepted Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Walk-ins welcome Mondays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Southeast - Phone calls accepted Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Walk-ins welcome Mondays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish available at Northwest Legal Clinic.

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http://www.breadforthecity.org/

BREAK THE CYCLE

Address: P.O. Box 21034 Washington, D.C. 20009

Phone: 800-258-8840202-654-4187 (asistencia en espanol)

Fax: 202-654-4171Website: www.breakthecycle.org

Type of Services: Break the Cycle's Legal 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 Hours: Please call for an appointment (same day appointments available).


CAPITAL AREA IMMIGRANTS’ RIGHTS (CAIR) COALITION

Phone: (202) 756-2770Fax: (202) 756-2731Website: www.caircoalition.org

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

Intake Hours: No walk-ins; please call for an appointment.

Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish and French

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http://www.caircoalition.org/

http://www.breakthecycle.org/

CATHOLIC CHARITIES IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES

Address: 924 G Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001

Phone: (202) 772-4356Fax: (202) 772-4809Website: www.catholiccharitiesdc.org

Type of Services: Immigration (family & employment based petitions, naturalization, self petitions for victims of domestic violence, removal, and asylum).

Intake Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:00 am – 11:30 am; Tues. & Thurs., 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish, French, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Kirunda, Kinyarwanda

CENTRAL AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER (CARECEN)

Address: 1459 Columbia Road, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20009

Phone: (202) 328-9799Fax: (202) 328-0023Website: www.carecendc.org

Type of Services: General immigration 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 Hours: New immigration intakes (10 per day), Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am - 12:00 noon.Work permit renewals, legal permanent resident card renewals and changes of address:: Mon.-Fri. 9-11 and 1-4


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http://www.carecendc.org/

http://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/

THE CHILDREN’S LAW CENTER


Phone: (202) 467-4900Fax: (202) 467-4949Website: www.childrenslawcenter.org

Type of Services: Provides free legal 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 Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (call first)

Non-English Speaking Services: French, Persian, Hindi, Portuguese. Spanish beginning December 2004.

CHILDREN’S RIGHTS COUNCIL

Address: 300 I Street N.E., Suite 401Washington, DC 20002

Phone: (202) 543-3900 (DC Hotline)Fax: 202-546-4272Website: www.gocrc.com (useful “Info for Parents” section in English and

Spanish)

Type of Services: Provide information on filing pro se (without a lawyer) for joint custody and access/visitation/parenting time in D.C. Superior Court.

Intake Hours: By phone, Mon. – Fri., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; may leave messages 24 hours per day

Non-English Speaking Services: None

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http://www.gocrc.com/

http://www.childrenslawcenter.org/

COLUMBUS COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES (CCLS)

Address: 3602 John McCormack Road, N.E.Washington, D.C. 20064

Phone: (202) 319-6788Fax: (202) 319-6780

Type of Services: CCLS consists of three 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 Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Non-English Speaking Services: Varies, usually Spanish

COMMUNITY TAX AID, INC.

Address: P.O. Box 33704Washington, D.C. 20033

Phone: 202-347-4811Email: [email protected] Website: www.gwscpa.org/cta

Type of Services: Community Tax Aid, Inc. 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 Hours: Call anytime year-round, 24/7; leave a message and someone will get back to you. There are 12 walk-in service locations (no appointments needed) in D.C., MD, and VA on weekends and evenings from early Feb. through April 15th – call or see website during tax season for locations and times.

Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Amharic, Arabic and Korean

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http://www.gwscpa.org/cta

mailto:[email protected]

CONSORTIUM FOR CHILD WELFARE

Address: 300 I Street, N.E., Suite 209Washington, D.C. 20002

Phone: (202) 547-1840Fax: (202) 547-7668

Type of Services: Provides representation for foster parents wishing to adopt children who have the goal of adoption.

Intake Hours: Call Mon. – Fri., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm


COVENANT HOUSE OF WASHINGTON

Address: 2001 Mississippi Ave., S.E.Washington, D.C. 20020

Phone: (202) 610-9600Fax: (202) 610-9610Website: www.chdc.org

Type of Services: Provides 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 Hours: Youth Walk-ins accepted.Intake/Advice/Referral Clinic Mon. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Call for appointment Mon. – Fri., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Non-English Speaking Services: Not at this time.

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http://www.chdc.org/

COUNSEL FOR CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT (CCAN)

Address: D.C. Superior Court, Room 4415500 Indiana Avenue, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001

Phone: (202) 879-1406Fax: (202) 879-1414

Type of Services: Child Abuse & Neglect – Court appointed attorneys for parents and children with cases in the court system.

Intake Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Non-English Speaking Services: Some Spanish speaking attorneys

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

Address: Northwest site:Bread for the City1525 7th Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001

Southeast site:Max Robinson Center2301 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, S.E.Washington, D.C. 20020

Phone: No calls; walk-in ONLY.

Type of Services: D.C. 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 bankruptcy/debt collection, civil rights, employment, family law, health law, housing law, immigration/asylum, personal injury, probate, public benefits, and tax matters.

Intake Hours: Second Saturday of every month, 10:00 am – noon.


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

Phone: (202) 626-3499

Type of Services: Automated system of 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 Hours: 24 hours per day, 7 days per week


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

Address: D.C. Family Court – Jurors’ Lounge (room 3100)500 Indiana Ave. N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001

Phone: 202-737-4700, ext. 292Fax: 202-626-3471Website: www.dcbar.org/for_the_public/finding_a_lawyer/divorce.cfm

Type of Services: Two-session clinic 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 Hours: Prior registration required: Online registration through

website (see above); or Call (202) 737-4700, ext.

292 (Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm)

Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish – call ahead to ensure Spanish-speaking volunteer will be present.

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http://www.dcbar.org/for_the_public/finding_a_lawyer/divorce.cfm

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

Address: D.C. Family Court - Jurors’ Lounge (room 3100)500 Indiana Ave. N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001

Phone: (202) 737-4700 x 424Fax: 202-626-3471

Type of Services: Two-session workshop 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 Hours: Prior registration required. Call (202) 737-4700, ext. 424 anytime to register.

Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish – call ahead to ensure Spanish-speaking volunteer will be present.

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D.C. EMPLOYMENT JUSTICE CENTER

Address: 1350 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 600 Washington, D.C. 20036

Phone: (202) 828-WORK (9675)Fax: (202) 828-9190Website: www.dcejc.org

Type of Services: Workers’ Rights Clinics 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 Hours: Walk-in only. Check www.dcejc.org for schedule changes.Northwest: Every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bread for the City, 1525 7th Street, N.W. Metro: Shaw/Howard University.Southeast: 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).

Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish services available at Northwest clinic every Wednesday. Call ahead to arrange for Spanish services at Southeast clinic.

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http://www.dcejc.org/

http://www.dcejc.org/

D.C. FAMILY COURT SELF-HELP CENTER

Address: Mailing Address:DC Bar Pro Bono Program1250 H Street, NWWashington, DC 20005

Clinic location:DC Family Court Room JM-165500 Indiana Avenue, NWWashington, DC

Type of Services: The Family Court 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 Hours: Walk-in assistance only.Mon.: 9:00 am – 1:00 pmTues.: Noon – 4:00 pmWed.: ClosedThurs.: 9:00 am – 1:00 pmFri.: Noon – 4:00 pm

Non-English Speaking Services: Yes, through court interpreters

D.C. LAW STUDENTS IN COURT PROGRAM


Phone: (202) 638-4798Fax: (202) 638-0304

Type of Services: Information, counselling and representation in civil 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 Hours: During the academic year and summer session: Mon. – Fri. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; other times intake is 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.


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D.C. PRISONERS' LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT

Address: 2639 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 225Washington, D.C. 20008

Phone: (202) 775-0323Fax: (202) 775-0315Website: www.dcprisonerhelp.org

Type of Services: Civil legal services for 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 Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9:00 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 GWashington, D.C. 20001-2095

Phone: (202) 662-9535Fax: (202) 662-9634

Type of Services: Attorney-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 Hours: Intake by telephone, Tues. - Thurs. 3:00 pm - 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.


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http://www.dcprisonerhelp.org/

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINICS

Address: 2000 G Street, N.W., Suite 200Washington, D.C. 20052

Phone: (202) 994-7463Fax: (202) 994-4946

Type of Services: Representation 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 Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Closed during the summer.


HOWARD UNIVERSITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLINIC

Address: 2900 Van Ness Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20008

Phone: (202) 806-8082Fax: (202) 806-8436

Type of Services: Represents individuals charged with misdemeanors by appointment of the District of Columbia Superior Court.

Intake Hours: Cases by court appointment only. Non-English Speaking Services: None

HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST ASYLUM REPRESENTATION PROGRAM

Address: 100 Maryland Avenue, N.E., Suite 500Washington, D.C. 20002

Phone: (202) 547-5692Fax: (202) 543-5999Website: www.humanrightsfirst.org

Type of Services: Legal representation to indigents seeking political asylum in the U.S.

Intake Hours: Call to be screened for intake. Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish and French; referrals to volunteer interpreters in other languages

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http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/

THE INNOCENCE PROJECT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Address: American University, Washington College of Law4801 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20016

Phone: (202) 274-4199Fax: (202) 730-4733Website: www.wcl.american.edu/innocenceproject

Type of Services: Post-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 Hours: Inmates should contact us by mail with their requests for aid.

Non-English Speaking Services: No

LANDLORD/TENANT RESOURCE CENTER

Address: D.C. Superior Court409 E Street NW, Building BRoom 102Washington, D.C. 20001

Type of Services: Legal information to and possible referrals for unrepresented landlords and tenants.

Intake Hours: Walk-in only, Mon. – Fri., 9:00 am – noon.

Non-English Speaking Services: Yes

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http://www.wcl.american.edu/innocenceproject

THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Address: 666 11th Street, N.W., 8th FloorWashington, D.C. 20001

Phone: (202) 628-1161Fax: (202) 727-2132Website: www.legalaiddc.org

Type of Services: Pro bono representation in 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 Hours: Walk-in basisMon.: 9:00 am – 7:00 pmTues. – Thurs.: 9:00 am – 3:00 pmFri.: closed

Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish speaking services available by appointment Mon. 4:00 pm – 7:00 pmThurs. 9:00 am - noon

LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE ELDERLY

Address: 601 E Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20049

Phone: (202) 434-2170TDD: (202) 434-6562

Fax: (202) 434-6464

Type of Services: Provides legal services in most types of civil legal matters, including adoptions, 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 Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and most others

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http://www.legalaiddc.org/

MULTI-DOOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION DIVISION

Address: D.C. Superior CourtMoultrie Annex, JM Level500 Indiana Avenue, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001

Phone: (202) 879-1549Fax: (202) 879-4619

Type of Services: Alternative dispute resolution-mediation in civil actions, arbitration (binding and non-binding), neutral case evaluation.

Intake Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Non-English Speaking Services: 143 languages (Language Line Plus Interpreters)

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM (NLSP)

Address: Northwest site:701 4th Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001

Southeast site:1213 Good Hope Road, S.E.Washington, D.C. 20020

Phone: (202) 682-2720 (202) 678-2000Fax: (202) 682-0588

(202) 889-3374Website: www.nlsp.org

Type of Services: Free 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 Hours: Varies by office; call for hours. Non-English Speaking Services: Yes

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http://www.nlsp.org/

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

Address: 601 E Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20049

Phone: (202) 434-2140Fax: (202) 434-6595

Type of Services: Receives, investigates 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 Hours: Call 24 hours per day. Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and most others

OUR PLACE, DC

Address: 1236 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E.Washington, D.C. 20003

Phone: 202-548-2400Fax: 202-548-2403Website: www.ourplacedc.org

Type of Services: Our Place, DC offers 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 Hours: During normal business hours, M-F 9-5pm. Please call ahead if possible to make an appointment. We accept collect calls from correctional institutions.


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PENSION RIGHTS CENTER


Phone: (202) 296-3776Fax: (202) 833-2472Website: www.pensionrights.org

Type of Services: Advocate on behalf of workers, retirees and their families; provide assistance to individuals who have questions about their pension plan and pension laws.

Intake Hours: N/A Non-English Speaking Services: None

PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Address: For Criminal Cases in D.C. Superior Court: 633 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Suite 200Washington, D.C. 20004

For Criminal Cases in U.S. District Court:Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia625 Indiana Avenue, N.W. Suite 550 Washington, D.C. 20004

Phone: (202) 628-1200 (202) 208-7500Fax: (202) 626-3437 (202) 208-7515Website: www.pdsdc.org

Type of Services: Criminal cases by court appointment.

Intake Hours: N/A Non-English Speaking Services: Yes, through bilingual staff and interpreters.

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PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION

Address: Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, Cottage 2Washington, D.C. 20032

Phone: (202) 562-2200Fax: (202) 562-2529

Type of Services: Appointed by the court to represent indigent clients facing involuntary civil/criminal commitment to St. Elizabeth's Hospital.

Intake Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Non-English Speaking Services: Yes, through interpreters

THE QUALITY TRUST FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, INC.

Address: 5335 Wisconsin Avenue N.W., Suite 825Washington, D.C. 20015

Phone: (202) 448-1443 or (202) 448-1450Fax: (202) 448-1451Website: www.dcqualitytrust.org

Type of Services: Refers people with 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 Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Non-English Speaking Services: None

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

Address: 4200 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.Building 38, Room 212Washington, D.C. 20008

Phone: (202) 274-7312Fax: (202) 274-5569Website: www.law.udc.edu/clinics

Type of Services: Represents HIV+ children, 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 Hours: Call August – September; December – February; May (if summer session)

Non-English Speaking Services: 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 38Washington, D.C. 20008


Type of Services: Handles most housing and consumer issues, transactional & litigation cases.

Intake Hours: Limited intake; we return calls when open.

Non-English Speaking Services:

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



Type of Services: Delinquency, neglect and special education representation.

Intake Hours: Phone intake. Non-English Speaking Services: N/A

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



Type of Services: Research and draft federal and local legislation.


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


Phone: (202) 274-5576 or (202) 274-7325Fax: (202) 274-5569Website: www.law.udc.edu/clinics

Type of Services: Provides legal assistance 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.


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UNIVERSITY LEGAL SERVICES

Address: 300 I Street, N.E., Suite 202Washington, D.C. 20002

Phone: Housing issues: (202) 547-4747Protection and Advocacy: (202) 547-0198TDD: (202) 547-2657

Fax: (202) 547-2662Website: www.dcpanda.org

Type of Services: Protection and advocacy 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 Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish

VETERANS’ CONSORTIUM PRO BONO PROGRAM

Address: Case evaluation and placement component: 601 Indiana Ave., N.W., Suite 1010, Washington, D.C. 20004-2907

Attorney Outreach and Education Components: 2001 S Street, N.W., Suite 610, Washington, D.C. 20009-1125

Phone: (202) 628-8164toll free: (888) 838-7727

(202) 265-8305

Fax: (202) 628-8169 (202) 328-0063Website: www.vetsprobono.org

Type of Services: Subject to income and issue screening, volunteer lawyers handle appeals for applicants before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Intake Hours: For case review (CAVC appeals only), please call (202) 628-8164, or (toll free) (888) 838-7727.

Individuals with administrative appeals should call the Veterans’ Administration at 800-827-1000.


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

Address: 1300 I Street N.W., Suite 700Washington, D.C. 20005

Phone: (202) 289-4295Fax: (202) 289-4985Website: www.thewala.org

Type of Services: Provides legal assistance for individuals and non-profit arts and cultural organizations on arts-related matters. Practice areas include contracts, 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 Hours: Phone intake: Mon. – Fri., 10:00 am - 5:30 pmClinic: By appointment only, 1st & 3rd Wed. of every month, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish available

WASHINGTON LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS & URBAN AFFAIRS

Address: 11 Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 400Washington, D.C. 20036

Phone: (202) 319-1000Spanish: (202) 319-1011, ext. 222TTY: 202-319-1075

Fax: (202) 319-1010Website: www.washlaw.org

Type of Services: Direct legal services in discrimination matters including equal employment opportunity; fair housing; public accommodations; immigration & asylum; public education.

Intake Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish

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WASHINGTON LEGAL CLINIC FOR THE HOMELESS

Address: 1200 U Street, N.W., Third FloorWashington, D.C. 20009

Phone: (202) 328-5500Fax: (202) 328-5515Website: www.legalclinic.org

Type of Services: Direct representation to 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 Hours: Intake occurs at various sites throughout the city. Hours vary by site. Call for information about the site nearest you.

Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish available

WHITMAN-WALKER CLINIC LEGAL SERVICES

Address: 1701 14th Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20009

Phone: (202) 939-7627Fax: (202) 939-7651Website: www.wwc.org

Type of Services: Legal services (civil) 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 Hours: By Appointment Only. Call Mon./Tues. 10:00 am – 6:00 pmWed./Thurs. 9:00 am – 5:00 pmNo telephone intake on Fridays.

Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish on staff; translation for others

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WOMEN EMPOWERED AGAINST VIOLENCE (WEAVE)

Address: 1111- 16th Street, N.W., Suite 410Washington, D.C. 20036

Phone: (202) 452-9550Fax: (202) 452-8255Website: http://www.weaveincorp.orgEmergency Services:

Domestic Violence Intake Center (DVIC):D.C. Superior Court500 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Room 4235Washington, D.C. 20001(202) 393-6290

DVIC – SE Satellite:Greater Southeast Community Hospital1328 Southern Avenue, SE, Suite 311Washington, D.C. 20032 (202) 561-3000

Type of Services: Direct legal services to victims of domestic 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 Hours: Phone Intake: Call (202) 452-9550 x103 and ask for intake coordinator.Clinics: 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.

Non-English Speaking Services: Spanish, Portuguese and Language Line available

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LEGAL SERVICE PROGRAMS IN MARYLAND & NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Maryland:

Prince George’s County Law Foundation Pro Bono Project5303 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 200Hyattsville, MD 20781(301) 864-8353

Montgomery County Bar Foundation Pro Bono Project27 West Jefferson StreetRockville, MD 20850(301) 424-7651

Legal Aid Bureau / Montgomery County14015 New Hampshire AvenueSilver Spring, MD 20904(301) 879-8752

Free Legal Information:Maryland Legal Line: (800) 638-8862

Northern Virginia:

Legal Services of Northern VirginiaAlexandria Legal Aid110 N. Royal Street, #505Alexandria, VA 22314(703) 684-5566

Legal Services of Northern VirginiaArlington Legal Aid6400 Arlington Blvd.Falls Church, VA 22042(703) 532-3733

Fairfax Bar Foundation4110 Chain Bridge Road #303Fairfax, VA 22030(703) 246-3779

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