Domestic Violence Program

Volunteer Legal Advocates provides free, trauma-informed legal representation to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other forms of gender-based abuse. Our attorneys assist with Protection Orders, custody, and divorce. We also support clients in asserting their legal rights in criminal proceedings against abusers, as well as issues involving housing, employment, public benefits, and financial stability. We also offer holistic support through our Client Advocates, who provide safety planning, emotional support, and connections to trusted community partners, helping survivors move from crisis to control.

Our trauma-informed attorneys provide free representation to survivors of domestic abuse or gender-based violence in Protection Order cases and family law matters, including custody and divorce. We also support clients in asserting their legal rights in criminal proceedings against perpetrators of abuse.

Visit our Get Help page for more information on working with Volunteer Legal Advocates and to explore our Empowerment Toolkit. To reach us by phone, call our Intake Line: in DC, (202) 425-7573, and in MD, (202) 464-1700. All conversations are confidential.