The LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA is D.C.'s oldest and largest civil legal services organization. Since 1932, Legal Aid lawyers have been MAKING JUSTICE REAL — in individual and systemic ways — for persons living in poverty in the District.
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Legal Aid remains open but our offices are closed to the public. Please apply for services online or by the phone on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays.
ACTUALIZACIÓN DE COVID-19: La Asistencia Legal permanece abierta pero nuestras oficinas están cerradas al público. Por favor solicite nuestros servicios en línea o por teléfono el lunes, miércoles o viernes.
Legal Aid is currently hiring for several positions. Please go to our Employment page for more information.
The latest from Legal Aid’s blog, www.MakingJusticeReal.org
DC Council Passes Landmark Debt Collection Law
By Tom Papson, posted on Jun 10, 2022
D.C. Courts Recognize 4,500+ Lawyers on 2021 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
By Jodi Feldman, posted on Jun 08, 2022
The District Must Open its Homeowner Assistance Fund Immediately and Extend the Foreclosure Moratorium to Protect Homeowners Waiting on Federal Assistance Funds
By Jenny Joseph, posted on Jun 06, 2022
Tenants Win a Legal Battle to Protect Their Rights Under the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act
By Mel Zahnd, posted on Jun 06, 2022
DC Council Bill Seeks to Create Abortion & LGBTQ+ Healthcare Sanctuary
By Jen Jenkins and Jennifer Mezey, posted on Jun 01, 2022
The Connection Between Health and Wealth: Recent Report Highlights the Impact of Medical Debt on Black Families
By Zenia Laws and Alexis Christensen, posted on Apr 21, 2022
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