The LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA is D.C.'s oldest and largest general 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.
Legal Aid is currently hiring for a Deputy Legal Director, a Staff Attorney in our Family Unit, a Staff Attorney in our Housing Unit, a Development Coordinator, and a Sidley Austin Appellate Advocacy Fellow. Please go to our Employment page for more information.
The latest from Legal Aid’s blog, www.MakingJusticeReal.org
Legal Aid to Honor Anthony Pierce and Judith Lichtman with the Servant of Justice Award
By Eric Angel, posted on Jan 22, 2019
Legal Aid Mourns the Loss of Judge Patricia Wald
By Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, posted on Jan 16, 2019
The DC Council Should Pass the Wage Garnishment Fairness Act
By Damon King, posted on Dec 17, 2018
Legal Aid Submits Comments Strongly Opposing Proposed “Public Charge” Rule
By Jennifer Mezey, posted on Dec 10, 2018
New DC Legislation Will Protect Consumers’ Structured Settlement Annuity Rights
By Tom Papson, posted on Dec 06, 2018
$6 Million Settlement with Debt-Buyer Highlights Illegal Practices and the Need for Consumer Protection
By Jennifer Ngai Lavallee, posted on Dec 05, 2018
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