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IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, CALL 911.

We’re Here For You

If you’re facing domestic abuse or a complicated legal situation impacting your family, you don’t have to do it alone. Our trained attorneys and advocates are ready to help— confidentially and free of charge. We offer legal support and advocacy services for survivors and caregivers of at-risk children in Washington, DC, and Montgomery County, MD.

WAYS WE CAN HELP

Addressing Legal Needs: We can help with custody, child support, divorce, immigration, and staying safe from abuse.
Client Advocacy: We connect clients with information on housing, employment, safety planning, and other resources.
Free Legal Clinics: Attend a weekly legal clinic in DC or MD to speak with a lawyer about your needs.

GET ASSISTANCE IN

Washington, DC

Our DC team can help with protection orders, custody, divorce, immigration, and other matters. All conversations are confidential.

Get Help By Phone

Contact our DC Client Intake Line at (202) 425-7573 to connect with our client advocacy team, learn more about our services, and access the help you need.

CALL OUR INTAKE LINE

Visit A Free Legal Clinic

Volunteer Legal Advocates offers free, walk-in, and remote legal clinics throughout the District to make it easy for domestic violence victims, vulnerable immigrants, and caregivers of at-risk children to speak with a caring and experienced lawyer. Please call our intake line for more information or to make an appointment.

Find a Legal Clinic Near You

Download the DC Empowerment Toolkit

Empowerment Toolkit (English)

Empowerment Toolkit (Spanish)

Need a different language or a copy sent to you?

Email Us

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Montgomery County, MD

Our Montgomery County, MD team can assist with protection orders, custody, divorce, and other family law matters. To reach us online, email MarylandIntake@volunteerlegaladvocates.org.

Get Help By Phone

Call our MD Client Intake Line at (202) 464-1700 to connect with our team, learn more about our services, and get connected to the help you need.

CALL OUR INTAKE LINE

Visit A Free Legal Clinic

Montgomery County Domestic Violence and Family Law WALK-IN Clinic:

Every Wednesday, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Rockville Memorial Library
21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850

Appointments welcome. Please call our MD intake line to schedule a clinic visit: (202) 464-1700

Find a Legal Clinic Near You

Download the MD Empowerment Toolkit

Maryland Empowerment Toolkit (English)

Maryland Empowerment Toolkit (Spanish)

Need a different language or a copy sent to you?

Email Us

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Reach out to connect with our team, learn more about our services, and access the help you need.