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DC Superior Court Judge-in-Chambers LEGAL AID RESOURCES Resource Address Phone Website Notes AARP Legal Counsel 601 E Street, N.W. (202) 434-2120 http://www.aarp.org/lce Attorneys represent seniors facing foreclosures, for the Elderly (LCE) Washington, D.C. 20049 evictions, and consumer fraud. LCE handles Medicaid and Social Security cases, provides benefits checkups to assure that seniors and Veterans are receiving the benefits they are due, prepares Wills and Powers of Attorney, and educates elders in ways to avoid Medicare and Medicaid fraud. Amara Legal Center PO Box 15255 (240) 257-6492 http://amaralegal.org Represents individuals whose rights have been Washington, D.C. 20003 violated while involved in commercial sex (sex workers, survivors of sex trafficking). American Civil 915 15th Street, N.W. (202) 457-0800 https://www.acludc.org/ Civil liberties and civil rights. Liberties Union 2nd Floor (ACLU) of the District Washington, D.C. 20005 of Columbia American University, 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, (202) 274-4140 http://www.wcl.american.ed Law students under the supervision of an Civil Advocacy Clinic N.W. u/clinical/civil.cfm attorney represent low-income clients for cases Washington, D.C. 20016 including consumer, family law, bankruptcy, wills and estates, landlord-tenant, public benefits, and employment. American University, 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, (202) 274-4140 https://www.wcl.american.e Law students determine the appropriate business Community and N.W. du/academics/experientialed entity for clients' mission and needs, to execute Economic Washington, D.C. 20016 u/clinical/theclinics/commun and file corporate documents and applications for Development Law ity/ state and federal tax exemptions, to apply for Clinic grants, to negotiate contracts and memoranda of understanding, and to advocate before agencies and legislatures. Current as of July 26, 2018. Source: D.C. Bar and all above listed resources. 1 of 24 DC Superior Court Judge-in-Chambers LEGAL AID RESOURCES Resource Address Phone Website Notes American University, 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, (202) 274-4140 https://www.wcl.american.e Law students represent adults facing Criminal Justice Clinic N.W. du/academics/experientialed misdemeanor charges, juveniles, and individuals Washington, D.C. 20016 u/clinical/theclinics/criminal/ serving life sentences without parole for offenses that occurred when they were juveniles. American University, 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, (202) 274-4140 https://www.wcl.american.e Law students represent clients and their families Disability Rights Law N.W. du/academics/experientialed in a variety of matters related to disability law Clinic Washington, D.C. 20016 u/clinical/theclinics/disability and people with disabilities (both mental and / physical). American University, 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, (202) 274-4140 http://www.wcl.american.ed Law students assist individuals to get civil Domestic Violence N.W. u/clinical/domestic.cfm protection orders (CPOs) and temporary Clinic Washington, D.C. 20016 restraining orders (TROs) with respect to domestic violence in the D.C. Superior Court. This Clinic does not assist with divorce and custody matters. American University, 4300 Nebraska Ave. N.W. https://ipclinic.org/ Law students advise creative artists, non-profit Glushko-Samuelson Washington, D.C. 20016 organizations, small inventors and entrepreneurs, Intellectual Property scholars, traditional communities, and others Law Clinic who otherwise would not have access to high- quality intellectual property law services, as well as representing them before various agencies (Copyright Office, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, World Intellectual Property Organization, etc.). American University, 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, (202) 274-4140 https://www.wcl.american.e Law students represent non-U.S. citizens and International Human N.W. du/academics/experientialed organizations working to defend the human rights Rights Law Clinic Washington, D.C. 20016 u/clinical/theclinics/ihrlc/ of non-U.S. citizens in a broad range of settings, including regional and international bodies, U.S. federal and state courts, and immigration court. Current as of July 26, 2018. Source: D.C. Bar and all above listed resources. 2 of 24 DC Superior Court Judge-in-Chambers LEGAL AID RESOURCES Resource Address Phone Website Notes American University, 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, (202) 274-4144 https://www.wcl.american.e Law students represent low income individuals Janet R. Spragens N.W. du/academics/experientialed who are being audited by the Internal Revenue Federal Tax Clinic Washington, D.C. 20016 u/clinical/theclinics/federal- Service. tax/ American University, 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, (202) 274-4140 http://www.wcl.american.ed Law students represent clients in cases spanning Women and the Law N.W. u/clinical/women.cfm family law, immigration, public benefits, domestic Clinic Washington, D.C. 20016 violence, employment, housing, education, and student debt, all with a focus on how clients’ gender, race, nationality, disability, and economic status affect their experiences in the legal system and within the lawyer-client relationship. Anti-Defamation 1100 Connecticut Avenue, (202) 452-8310 http://regions.adl.org/dc/ This group does not provide legal representation League N.W. in court. Handles defamation of Jewish people Suite 1020 and anti-Semitism, and discrimination cases, Washington, D.C. 20036 primarily involving religion. Asian Pacific 1627 K Street, N.W. Suite 610 (202) 706-7150 http://www.apalrc.org Provides linguistically accessible and culturally American Legal Washington, D.C. 20006 appropriate free legal services to low-income Resource Center Asian Americans with limited English proficiency in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Ayuda - Downtown 1413 K Street, N.W. (202) 387-4848 http://www.ayuda.com Provides legal, social and language services to D.C. Fifth Floor foreign-born individuals in the D.C. area for Washington, D.C. 20005 immigration, domestic violence, family law, and human trafficking cases. Ayuda - North D.C. 6925 B Willow Street, N.W. (202) 387-4848 http://www.ayuda.com Provides legal, social and language services to Washington, D.C. 20012 foreign-born individuals in the D.C. area for immigration, domestic violence, family law, and human trafficking cases. Current as of July 26, 2018. Source: D.C. Bar and all above listed resources. 3 of 24 DC Superior Court Judge-in-Chambers LEGAL AID RESOURCES Resource Address Phone Website Notes Bread for the City 1525 7th Street, N.W. (202) 265-2400 http://www.breadforthecity. Provides advice and referrals in three main areas Legal Clinic - N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 org of law: (1) landlord-tenant; (2) public benefits; and (3) family law - civil protection orders, child custody, child support, and divorce. Bread for the City 1640 Good Hope Road, S.E. (202) 561-8587 http://www.breadforthecity. Provides advice and referrals in three main areas Legal Clinic - SE Washington, D.C. 20020 org of law: (1) landlord-tenant; (2) public benefits; and (3) family law - civil protection orders, child custody, child support, and divorce. Break the Cycle P.O. Box 66165 (202) 849-6289 http://www.breakthecycle.or Helps young people between age 12 and 24 who Washington, D.C. 20035 g are experiencing violence in their relationships or homes by providing legal information, advice, referrals and counsel. Represents clients in Civil Protection Order hearings, custody cases, child support, and other family law related issues. Capital Area 1612 K Street, N.W. FOR DETAINED http://www.caircoalition.org Primary sources of legal assistance for detained Immigrants' Rights Suite 204 ADULTS : immigrants facing deportation in the Washington (CAIR) Coalition Washington, D.C. 20006 (202) 331-3320 metropolitan area. Provides individual ext. 7027 consultations for immigrants being held in jails in FOR DETAINED VA and MD. Provides legal assistance to CHILDREN : unaccompanied immigrant children detained in (202) 870-5843 VA and MD. Finds pro bono attorneys for detained immigrants who are eligible to apply for immigration relief. CARECEN 1460 Columbia Road, N.W. (202) 328-9799 http://www.carecendc.org/ Provides low or no cost legal assistance to Suite C-1 individuals applying for a variety of immigration Washington, D.C. 20009 benefits, including work permit renewals, TPS, legal permanent residence and citizenship. Provides limited housing related services. Current as of July 26, 2018. Source: D.C. Bar and all above listed resources. 4 of 24 DC Superior Court Judge-in-Chambers LEGAL AID RESOURCES Resource Address Phone Website Notes Catholic Charities – 1618 Monroe Street, N.W. (202) 939-2420 https://www.catholiccharitie Provides legal services for individuals appearing Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. 20010 sdc.org/gethelp/our- before the USCIS and Immigration Court. Washington, services/immigrantsandrefug Immigrant and ees/ Refugee Services (Columbia Heights) Catholic Charities – 924 G Street, N.W. (202) 772-4352 https://www.catholiccharitie Provides legal services for individuals appearing Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. 20001 sdc.org/gethelp/our- before the USCIS and Immigration Court. Washington, services/immigrantsandrefug Immigrant and ees/ Refugee Services (Downtown) Catholic Charities – 924 G Street, N.W. (202) 350-4305 https://www.catholiccharitie Provides services to low income individuals on Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. 20001 or (202) 772- sdc.org/legalnetwork/ landlord-tenant matters, government Washington, Legal 4325 (En entitlements,