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.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Legal Aid remains open but our offices are closed to the public. Please apply for services online or by the phone.
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.
Legal Aid is currently hiring for a Supervising Attorney and a Staff Attorney in our Consumer Law Unit, a Domestic Violence/Family Law Staff Attorney, and a Senior Communications Specialist. Please go to our Employment page for more information.
The latest from Legal Aid’s blog, www.MakingJusticeReal.org
2020 CAPITAL PRO BONO HONOR ROLL SUBMISSIONS DUE MARCH 15!
By Jodi Feldman, posted on Feb 19, 2021
Critical Foreclosure Prevention Program Reopens for District Homeowners
By Ellen Peterson, posted on Feb 18, 2021
Legal Aid Testifies Before the Council and Joins Amicus Filing In Support of Emergency Eviction Protections During the Pandemic
By Keerat Johnson, posted on Feb 11, 2021
Administration’s Strike Force Charged With Tackling Eviction and Affordable Housing Crisis Is Stacked With Landlord and Developer Representatives
By Amanda Korber, posted on Feb 01, 2021
Steptoe Support Connects Tenants with Critical Legal Services in Wake of Pandemic
By Heather Latino, posted on Jan 26, 2021
Former Legal Aider Curt D. Campbell, Jr. Selected as an Administrative Law Judge
By Eric Angel, posted on Jan 22, 2021
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