Legal Aid/Attorneys
Below is a directory of legal aid, legal clinics, law offices, and attorneys. You can find your city or state through the search bar and find a legal provider along with their contact information. The notes section will identify what exactly they offer and other information that might be helpful as you search what you are looking for! For example, some places may also provide or be linked to a direct service organization that can offer more services outside of legal support.
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| City | Legal Aid | Phone Number | Website | Notes | Contacted? (Y/N) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | Atlanta Legal Aid | 404-524-5811 | atlantalegalaid.org/ | ||||
| Atlanta | NFS | info@noorfamilyservices.org | 470.589.7751 | https://noorfamilyservices.org/ | Yes | ||
| Atlanta | Lynch Law Group | info@lynchlawgroup.com | (404) 880-9393 | https://lynchlawgroup.com/ | |||
| Atlanta | Day League | info@dayleague.org | 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (404) 377-1428 | dayleague.org | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION Legal & Court Accompaniment | info@dayleague.org | |
| Atlanta | PADV | info@padv.org | 24/7 Crisis Line: (404) 873-1766 | padv.org | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION assist clients with preparing temporary protection orders, appearing before the judge, safety planning, and accessing additional resources needed to move them towards a violence free life | ||
| Chicago | Ascend Justice, Emergency Services | intake@ascendjustice.org | 312-239-0413 | https://www.ascendjustice.org/ | Economic, Immigration, Family defense legal services for survivors of gender-based violence | ||
| Chicago | Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Eploitation (CAASE) | info@caase.org | (773) 244-2230 | caase.org | Free, Pro bono project for private attorneys Does NOT handle divorce or custody litigation or represent victims younger than 13. | ||
| Chicago | Greater Chicago Legal Clinic | -- | 24-hour Intake: 312.726.2938 | https://www.gclclaw.org/ | Free representation for Order of Protection and family safety litigation Charge fees on a sliding scale based on income for related family law matters | ||
| Chicago | Legal Aid Chicago | -- | (312) 341-1070 | legalaidchicago.org | Free, for persons with limited assets and income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level Higher income limit for survivors of sexual or domestic violence, partnered with Resilience. | communityengagement@legalaidchicago.org | |
| Chicago | Chicago Volunteer Legal Services | -- | (312) 332-1624 | cvls.org | Offers pro bono services. | ||
| Chicago | Ausaf Farooqi | ausaf@farooqihusain.com | (630) 909-9114 | https://www.farooqihusain.com/attorney-profiles/ausaf-k-farooqi | Free consult for anyone who is referred by us Willing to do pro bono or low bono but it will be determined at the consult | ||
| Chicago | Naveed Husain | naveed@farooqihusain.com | (630) 909-9114 | https://www.farooqihusain.com/attorney-profiles/naveed-s-husain | Free consult for anyone who is referred by us Willing to do pro bono or low bono but it will be determined at the consult | ||
| Chicago | Metro Family Legal Aid Society | -- | (312) 986-4105 | https://www.metrofamily.org/legal-aid-society/practice-groups-2/domestic-violence/ | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION free court advocacy services and legal assistance referrals, Illinois Legal Aid Online. | ||
| Chicago | APNA-GHAR | help@apnaghar.org | 24/7 Crisis Line: (773) 334-4663 Text Hotline: (773) 899-1041 | http://www.apnaghar.org/ | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION help access civil and criminal orders of protection, pressing criminal charges, obtaining crime victims compensation, filing for divorce, custody, and support as well as accessing remedies through protective statutes such as VAWA, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services | ~~ | |
| Chicago | Arab American Family Services | info@arabamericanfamilyservices.org | 24/7 Crisis Line: (708) 945-7600 (Confidential) | http://arabamericanfamilyservices.org/ | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION court support and assistance, orders of protection, law enforcement intervention, criminal and civil justice advocacy, in-house legal assistance | info@arabamericanfamilyservices.org | |
| Chicago | Resilience | info@ourresilience.org | Main: (312) 443-9603 (Confidential) | https://www.ourresilience.org/ | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION advocates guide survivors through the legal system, Legal Aid Chicago | Yes. | |
| Chicago | YWCA Chicago | info@ywcachicago.org | (312) 733-2102 | https://ywcachicago.org/our-work/sexual-violence-support-services/ | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION legal advocates provide support through police and court proceedings | on the website | |
| DMV | DC Volunteer Lawyers Project | info@dcvlp.org | (202) 425-7573 | dcvlp.org | Representation in protection order cases Family law matters including custody, child support, and divorce, and immigration cases | ||
| DMV | NVRDC | info@nvrdc.org | (202) 742-1727 | nvrdc.org | Free legal assistance and representation for adult survivors seeking a Civil Protection Order | ||
| DMV | AMARA Legal Center | info@amaralegal.org | (240) 257-6492 | amaralegal.org | Free legal services to individuals whose rights have been violated while involved in commercial sex, whether involvement was by coercion, necessity, choice, or otherwise | ||
| DMV | Ayuda | -- | (202) 387-4848 | ayuda.com | Free legal services (DV and Family Law program) Social services (therapy, case management, referrals) Specializes in working with low-income immigrant communities. | ||
| DMV | Tahirih Justice Center | greaterdc@tahirih.org | (571) 282-6161 | tahirih.org | Free legal and social services to immigrant women and girls fleeing violence, forced marriage protection, pro bono network. | ||
| DMV | DV LEAP | https://www.dvleap.org/application | -- | https://www.dvleap.org/ | Provides legal representation only in appeals of final orders Also provides limited resources for survivors of domestic violence who are not seeking to appeal a final order | ||
| DMV | Mehnaz Khan (Family Law) - Fairfax County | info@mehnazkhanlaw.com | (703) 539-6888 | https://mehnazkhanlaw.com/ | Attorney is able to take one low bono case on her caseload and sometimes is able to do a consultation. | For previous cases, DVRP's CM was quoted for $150 an hour. | |
| DMV | Dominique Callins/ (Simms Shower) (Family Law) - Loudoun County | -- | (703) 879-1364 | https://www.simmsshowerslaw.com/our-firm/dominique-callins/ | Attorney is able to take on limited pro bono/low bono case on her caseload and sometimes is able to do a pro bono consultation. | Attorney was very trauma and survivor centered. Cases do have to go through the partnering firms. | |
| DMV | Travis Van Hook (Family Law) - Fairfax County/ Loudoun County | tvanhook@dualawfirm.com | (703) 539-8097 | https://www.dualawfirm.com/about-us/travis-van-hook/ | Attorney is open to providing pro bono consultation but introduction may need to be done. Attorney is able to do cases on low bono rates. | ||
| DMV | A/PI Domestic Violence Resource Project | info@dvrp.org | Helpline: (202) 833-2233 (Confidential) | https://dvrp.org/ | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION referrals for legal services | ||
| Florida | Florida Legal Services | -- | (850) 385-0611 | https://www.floridalegal.org/ | Multiple attorneys who specialize in DV | ||
| Florida | Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida | -- | (800) 405-1417 | https://www.clsmf.org/ | For low-income folks, but might not need income requirement if DV case | ||
| Florida | Jumana (Gigi) Alkhatib | gigi@lawyerupfl.com | (386) 597-3216 | https://riadlawllc.godaddysites.com/ | Offers free 15 minute consultation and is willing to consider low bono | ||
| Los Angeles | Land Legal Group | -- | (310) 906-4898 | landlegalgroup.com/ | |||
| Los Angeles | Community Legal Aid SoCal | -- | 800-834-5001 | communitylegalsocal.org | Represent victims and survivors of domestic violence who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidline | ||
| Los Angeles | Legal Aid Foundation of LA | -- | (800) 399-4529, extension 8097 | lafla.org | Has DV clinics in Downtown, Long Beach, South LA, Virginia Avenue Park and Santa Monica. assists only people with income less than 125% | IP | ♫ |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles County Bar Association | dvp@lacba.org | Main Office: (213) 627-2727 DV Public Info: (213) 624-3665 | lacba.org | Has DV legal services project | ~~ | srondon@lacba.org , dvp@lacba.org |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice | info@LACLJ.org | (323) 980-3500 | laclj.org | Free legal services for low income survivors of DV and sexual assault | IP | probono@laclj.org , annabel@laclj.org |
| Los Angeles | Asian Americans Advancing Justice-LA | -- | 888.349.9695 | https://www.advancingjustice-la.org/what-we-do/direct-services/domestic-violence-and-family-law | Provides legal information, counseling and representation to individuals, esp those who speak little or no English, on the telephone or in person Prioritizes issues affecting immigrant and low-income communities. | ||
| Los Angeles | Peace Over Violence | -- | (213) 955 9090 | https://peaceoverviolence.squarespace.com/legal-services | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION free, comprehensive legal services for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors and their families with legal issues in the areas of immigration and family law | ~~ | melodie@peaceoverviolence.org |
| Los Angeles | SAN: South Asian Network | saninfo@sansocal.org | (562) 403-0488 | https://www.southasiannetwork.org/awaz | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION access to legal assistance in the areas of family and immigration law | saninfo@sansocal.org | |
| Los Angeles | SAHARA (serves the South Asian community) | info@saharacares.org | 24/7 Toll Free Hotline: 1.888.724.2722 | https://saharacares.org/legal-services/ | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION part of a network of legal agencies, who can provide free legal aid to our client’s. case managers will assess the client’s needs and refer them accordingly | https://saharacares.org/contact-mental-health-coordinator/ | |
| Los Angeles | YWCA of Greater Los Angeles Sexual Assault Hotline | -- | 24/7 SA Crisis Line: (877) 943-5778 | https://ywcagla.org/what-we-do/programs/sexual-assault/ | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION 24-hour advocate support at hospitals, law enforcement, agencies and courts | IP | michaela.wiebe@ywcagla.org |
| Orange County | Community Legal Aid SoCal | ||||||
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| San Diego | Community Resource Center | ||||||
| San Diego | San Diego Rescue Mission | ||||||
| Bay Area | Bay Area Legal Aid | ||||||
| Bay Area | Immigration Center for Women and Children | ||||||
| Bay Area | The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County | ||||||
| Bay Area | Legal Services for Children | ||||||
| New Jersey | Central Jersey Legal Services (Mercer, Middlesex, Union Counties | ||||||
| New Jersey | Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (Essex County) | ||||||
| NYC | New York Legal Assistance Group | info@nylag.org | (212) 613-5000 | nylag.org | trauma-informed legal services for survivors. | ||
| NYC | The Legal Aid Society | -- | 212-577-3300 | https://www.legalaidnyc.org/ | assistance with a divorce, consumer issues, family court representation, and immigration | ||
| NYC | NYC Bar | -- | 212-626-7383 | https://www.nycbar.org/for-the-public/free-legal-services | ffers legal information, advice and referrals to low-income New Yorkers who cannot afford a private attorney or do not have access to legal representation | ||
| NYC | Good Shepherd Services | -- | 24/7 DV Hotline: (718) 499-2151 | http://goodshepherds.org/program/safe-homes/ | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION assist survivors in obtaining legal consultation and representation | https://goodshepherds.org/about/contact-us/ | |
| NYC | Safe Horizon Counseling Center | -- | 718-834-7430 | https://www.safehorizon.org/our-services/legal-and-court-help/domestic-violence-law-project/ | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION free legal help and services tailored to domestic violence survivors’ needs. | website@safehorizon.org | |
| NYC | NYC Anti-Violence Project (support for LGBTQ or HIV affected survivors) | -- | 212-714-1184 | https://avp.org/get-help/legal/ | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION legal intakes, advice and counsel as well as representation on issues such as orders of protection, child support, child custody, legal separation/divorce or dissolution, immigration matters, housing matters, name changes, and representation as complaining witnesses in criminal court | jkwak@avp.org | |
| NYC | Sanctuary for Families | info@sffny.org | (212) 349-6009 | https://sanctuaryforfamilies.org/our-approach/client-services/legal-services/ | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION legal services to all survivors of gender violence including LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrant adults and children, and survivors of trafficking, campus sexual violence, female genital mutilation, and forced/child marriage | ||
| NYC | Womankind | info@iamWK.org | 1.888.888.7702 | https://www.iamwomankind.org/ | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION assisting survivors with immigration and family law | info@iamWK.org | |
| Texas | Texas Advocacy Project | -- | 800-374-HOPE | https://www.texasadvocacyproject.org/ | |||
| Texas | Texas Muslim Women's Foundation | tmwf@tmwf.org | 24/7 DV Hotline: (972) 880-4192 (Confidential) | tmwf.org | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION family law legal services (muslim-centered) | tmwf@tmwf.org | |
| Texas | DAYA | contact@dayahouston.org | Helpline: (713) 981-7645 (Confidential) | dayahouston.org | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION legal consultation and representation + financial assistance for legal services (South Asian survivor focus) | ||
| Texas | CHETNA | chetna@chetna-dfw.org | 1-888-924-3862 | chetna-dfw.org/ | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONl egal support + limited financial assistance for legal retainers | ||
| Texas | AFSSA (Asian Family Support Services of Austin) | info@afssaustin.org | 1-877-281-8371 | https://www.afssaustin.org/ | NOTE: This is a DIRECT SERVICE ORGANIZATION advocates and attorneys trained to provide with access to legal resources, will go with clients to court, attorney’s offices, and other legal agencies |