01 Nov 2022
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A Pivotal Reform to Protect Consumers: D.C.'s New Debt Collection Law
30 Dec 2021
Concerns Grow During Delay of Unemployment Benefits in DMV
Days after President Trump signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package, people seeking unemployment benefits continued to wait for payments to be issued.
Days after President Trump signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package, people seeking unemployment benefits continued to wait for payments to be issued.
14 May 2021
D.C. Council Weighs Allowing More Evictions
Landlords could file evictions against tenants over unpaid rent later this summer, depending on how the Council votes next week.
Landlords could file evictions against tenants over unpaid rent later this summer, depending on how the Council votes next week.
13 May 2021
Appeals Court Sides With D.C. To Authorize The City’s Ban On Eviction Filings
Tenants scored a victory in the D.C. Court of Appeals on Thursday.
Tenants scored a victory in the D.C. Court of Appeals on Thursday.
28 Jan 2021
Workers Report New Problems Claiming Unemployment in the District
A series of hearings this fall revealed the difficulties jobless workers have had accessing federal benefits, including long wait times to speak to the Department of Employment Services (DOES), and months-long waits for benefits.
A series of hearings this fall revealed the difficulties jobless workers have had accessing federal benefits, including long wait times to speak to the Department of Employment Services (DOES), and months-long waits for benefits.
Latest Blogs
03 Mar 2023
From the Desk of Vikram Swaruup: My First Week at Legal Aid
It’s been quite a week. On Monday, I started my tenure as Executive Director of Legal Aid of the District of Columbia. I’m honored and humbled to lead such an important organization.
22 Feb 2023
Josephine Bahn to be Recognized with the Klepper Prize for Volunteer Excellence
Legal Aid is excited to announce that Josephine (Jo) M.
14 Feb 2023
DC Immigrant Justice Platform: Uniting to Promote Vital Reforms for DC’s Immigrant Community
Legal Aid DC is proud to participate in the DC Immigrant Justice Platform (#ImmigrantJusticeDC), which represents a united effort by immigrants and immigrants’ rights groups
14 Feb 2023
D.C. Bill Would Extend Legal Protections for Vulnerable Immigrant Youth
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) and Legal Aid of th
27 Jan 2023
DC Bill Would Enhance Safety for Survivors of Domestic Violence Filing for Divorce
Legal Aid welcomes Councilmember Nadeau’s introduction of the Grounds for Divorce, Legal Separati
25 Jan 2023
Karl Racine and David Dantzic to be Honored with the Servant of Justice Award
Legal Aid is thrilled to announce that we will be honoring Karl Racine and David Dantzic with the Servant of Justice Award at the 33rd Annual Servant of Justice Awards Dinner, to be held in Washington on April 19th.
Latest Videos
13 May 2022
Courthouse Tour - 1/7/22
13 May 2022
2022 Servant of Justice Awards Dinner - Part 1
13 May 2022