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Volunteer Legal Advocates

Organization Description

Volunteer Legal Advocates delivers life-changing, free legal help to domestic violence survivors and vulnerable children in Washington, DC, and Montgomery County, MD. Through our core programs, unique volunteer model, and the wrap-around support of our Client Advocacy team, we ensure our clients have the tools and representation they need to build safe, stable futures.

Program Details

Domestic Violence Program

Program Website: Domestic Violence Program

Program Description:

Our trauma-informed attorneys represent survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other gender-based harms in Protection Order hearings, custody, child support, divorce, and related immigration matters. We also advocate for survivors’ rights in criminal cases, housing, employment, and public benefits. By pairing legal action with support services, we help clients escape abuse and rebuild secure, self-sufficient lives in DC and Montgomery County, MD.


Program Contact email: MarylandIntake@volunteerlegaladvocates.org
Program Contact Phone: 202-464-1700
Office days/hours: M-Th: 8 AM - 5 PM, F: 8 AM - 1 PM
Eligibility-residence-county: Montgomery County
Services
Children (Child Custody, Support, Adoption): Full Representation
Divorce: Full Representation
Domestic Violence: Full Representation
Employment: Full Representation
Housing - General: Full Representation
Housing - Landlord/Tenant: Full Representation
Immigration and Citizenship: Full Representation
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