What we do

Maria Johnson

Housing Law

Keeping families in safe, affordable housing is at the core of our housing law practice. We represent clients on matters including eviction, housing code violations, the termination of housing subsidies, and the preservation of affordable housing.
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Ms. G and her daughter

Family Law and Domestic Violence

We help survivors of domestic violence obtain short- and long-term safety and stability for themselves and their children by securing protective and custody orders. We also help clients obtain fair, accurate child support orders for their children – support that is particularly vital to families living in poverty – as well as assist in representing parents in custody disputes.
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Zenaba Amadou

Public Benefits Law

We help District residents gain access to, and maximize their options for, health care and other essential safety-net benefits, such as securing unemployment benefits and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
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Legal Aid consumer client Shanita Womack

Consumer Law

We work to protect limited income and assets for our clients by focusing on preventing foreclosure and protecting vulnerable individuals from abusive debt collection practices that can be financially devastating for those living at or below the poverty line.
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Court of Appeals

Appellate Advocacy

Our appellate project, recognized by the National Legal Aid and Defender Association as a “model of excellence,” pursues an anti-poverty agenda and litigates important cases before the D.C. Court of Appeals every year. The outcomes of these cases have the potential to impact hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals living in poverty in the District.
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Pro Bono Client

Pro Bono

Legal Aid's Pro Bono Program expands our impact by connecting clients with private practice and government attorneys for legal representation and assistance.
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The D.C. Jail

Reentry Justice Project

Since 2015, Legal Aid DC’s Reentry Justice Project has been dedicated to assisting clients facing barriers in accessing housing, employment, and other civil rights and opportunities as a result of having a criminal record.
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Systemic Advocacy & Law Reform

Legal Aid DC’s Systemic Advocacy & Law Reform Program works to challenge the unjust systems that marginalize and oppress low-income, primarily Black and brown District residents.
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DC Resource Bridge Staff

DC Resource Bridge

The DC Resource Bridge is a one-stop service that makes it easier for District residents to access free or low-cost civil legal help.
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Amara Legal Project

The Amara Legal Project, part of Legal Aid DC’s Family Law and Domestic Violence Unit, provides trauma-informed and specialized support to survivors of sex trafficking and those involved in sex work.
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