Legal Resources

DC Assistive Technology Program (DCATP):

Assistive Technology & Medical Equipment

The DC Assistive Technology Program (DCATP) helps DC residents with disabilities and seniors increase their independence and access to the community with assistive technology (AT).

Call (202)547-0198

DC Assistive Technology Resource Center:

Allow individuals to explore assistive technology devices that may increase their independence and functional capability.

Call (202)547-0198 ext. 137 or email at democenter@uls-dc.org.

DC Shares (Durable Medical Equipment Recycling):

Provides free durable medical equipment to DC residents with income levels below $30,000 per year.

(202)332-2595 or email at rtaylor@uls-dc.org

DC FUNDS (Alternative Financing Program):

This federally funded program allows DC residents to borrow money at a very low interest rate in order to purchase much-needed assistive technology devices.

(202) 527-7036 ext. 105 or email at drucker@uls-dc.org

Equipment Connections for Children:

Supplies adaptative equipment for children living with disabilities.

Call (240) 801-9965 or How it works

Public Benefits (SSI, TANF, SNAP)

Bread for the City:

Helps individuals facing problems with getting or keeping public benefits, like TANF, Food Stamps, and Medicaid.

Call (202) 386 – 7616

Serves low-income families and individuals with Public Benefits concerns whose earnings are equal to or less than 250 percent of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines.

Apply by phone at: (202) 350 – 4305 // En Español: (202) 772 – 4325

Public Benefits

Apply online at Intake
Apply by Telephone: (202) 832- 6577
Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Criminal Law

Public Defender Services Duty Day Program:

The PDS Duty Day Program provides free walk-in and telephone assistance for a variety of legal and collateral matters, including arrest warrants, grand jury representation, reentry, confinement preparation, civil commitment issues, and referrals to mental health, immigration, and social service resources. When direct assistance is not available, the program can provide referrals to appropriate community services and legal resources.

Call (202) 628-1200 or toll-free (800) 341-2582;
Call-in Hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding federal and District holidays)
Walk-in (in-person) Hours: Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (excluding federal and District holidays) 633 3rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001

Reentry, Record Sealing & Expungement

Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia

Expungement/Criminal Record Sealing

Online Intake: https://intake.legalaiddc.org/.

Rising for Justice

Record Sealing

Online Intake: https://www.risingforjustice.org/get-help/intake.html.
Apply by telephone at – Record Sealing Program: (202) 607 – 2721
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Family Law

Mothers Outreach Network:

Parent-to-parent custody and child support | Non-Parent Caregiver custody, child guardianship, or adoption for children

DC Kincare Alliance:

Legal services to relative caregivers in court to obtain custody of and to adopt at-risk D.C. children; represent them in applying for benefits and services to ensure a safe and stable home.

Call (202)-505-5803

Free legal services for parents who are facing a crisis, an investigation, tax credit problems, or a family legal issue, you are not alone

Online intake

Serves low-income families and individuals with Public Benefits concerns whose earnings are equal to or less than 250 percent of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines.

Apply by phone at: (202) 350 – 4305 // En Español: (202) 772 – 4325

Family Law Assistance Network

This organization can provide limited legal assistance in family law matters.

DC Superior Court, 500 Indiana Ave, Room 1195
Monday – Friday 9 AM-3 PM

DC Superior Court Family Law Self-Help Center

This self-help center provides information about the family law court process but cannot provide any legal advice.

500 Indiana Ave., NW – JM-570
Mondays-Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (No new intakes after 4:30 p.m.)

Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia

Family Law

Apply online at Intake
Apply by Telephone: (202) 832- 6577
Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Immigration

Families United DC Metro

An online guide that helps immigrant families prepare for immigration emergencies by providing information about legal rights, childcare and financial planning, and referrals to legal and community resources.

Immigration

Online Intake: https://intake.legalaiddc.org/.

Amica Center for Immigrant Rights

Immigration

Apply online at Intake
Apply by Telephone: (202) 832- 6577
Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Immigrants who are detained and at risk of deportation may qualify for free services. We provide services to immigrants in DC, Maryland and Virginia (regardless of where they are being detained).

Apply by Telephone: (202) 331 – 3329
Apply online at Intake

Immigration Power of Attorney

Workers’ Rights Clinic – The Washington Lawyers’ Committee

Employment & Workers’ Rights

The clinic provides advice on all areas of employment law at the clinic, including unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, family and medical leave act (FMLA) violations, unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, unlawful discrimination and harassment, barriers to employment based on arrest and conviction record, and wrongful termination.

Weekly Workers’ Rights Clinics are held every Wednesday in-person at Bread for the City’s Northwest location (1525 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001). At weekly Wednesday clinics, walk-ins are accepted from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM.
- Apply by phone at: (202) 319-1040

Serves low-income families and individuals with Public Benefits concerns whose earnings are equal to or less than 250 percent of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines.

Apply by phone at: (202) 350 – 4305 // En Español: (202) 772 – 4325

Employment

Apply online at Intake
Apply by Telephone: (202) 832- 6577
Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Consumer Protection, Debt & Bankruptcy

Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia

Consumer debt and bankruptcy. Serves low-income families and individuals with Public Benefits concerns whose earnings are equal to or less than 250 percent of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines.

Apply by phone at: (202) 350 – 4305 // En Español: (202) 772 – 4325

Consumer Law

Online Intake: https://intake.legalaiddc.org/.

Probate, Estate Planning & Elder Law

Legal Counsel for the Elderly

Serves low-income families and individuals with Public Benefits concerns whose earnings are equal to or less than 250 percent of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines. Estate planning: Wills, advanced health care directives and power of attorney.

Apply by phone at: (202) 350 – 4305 // En Español: (202) 772 – 4325

DC Affordable Law Firm

Provides affordable legal assistance with estate planning and probate matters, including wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, and estate administration for individuals who may not qualify for free legal services.

Apply by phone at: (202) 844- 5430 or email info@dcaffordablelaw.org

*Must be 60 years old or turn 60 by the end of the calendar year*

Eviction, foreclosures, public benefits, Veterans benefits, advocacy for nursing home residents, wills, power of attorney.

Legal Hotline: (202) 434-2170