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Welcome
The Legal Aid Society
of the District of Columbia was formed
in 1932 to provide civil legal aid to
individuals, families and communities
in the District who could not
otherwise afford to hire a lawyer.
Over the last 80 years, Legal Aid has
helped tens of thousands of District
residents obtain meaningful access to
justice.
Legal Aid staff and
volunteers provide a continuum of
services from client education to full
representation before a court or an
administrative tribunal. We give
priority to the following types of
cases:
- Preventing
Evictions and Homelessness
- Preserving Affordable Housing
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Preserving Home Ownership
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Ensuring a Safe and Decent Place
to Live
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Securing Access to Health Care,
Nutrition, and Public Benefits
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Protecting Families against
Domestic Violence
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Promoting Family Stability
through Child Support and
custody Arrangements
- Protecting
Consumers in Debt Collection
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