Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC)
- Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents (housing, family law, public benefits, consumer rights).
- Website: legalaidnc.org
- Statewide Hotline: 1-866-219-5262
- Regional Offices:
- Central (Raleigh): 1-919-856-2564
- Western (Asheville): 1-828-253-0406
- Eastern (Greenville): 1-252-758-5436
- Charlotte: 1-704-376-1600
- Triad (Greensboro): 1-336-272-0148
- NC Pro Bono Resource Center
- Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys.
- Website: ncprobono.org
- Phone: 1-919-890-8544
- Carolina Legal Assistance
- Focuses on disability rights, veterans’ benefits, and elder law.
- Website: carolinalegal.org
Specialized Legal Assistance
- Disability Rights North Carolina
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: disabilityrightsnc.org
- Phone: 1-877-235-4210
- North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV)
- Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
- Website: nccadv.org
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- NC Justice Center
- Focuses on systemic issues (housing, immigration, workers’ rights).
- Website: ncjustice.org
- Phone: 1-919-856-2570
- Veterans Legal Aid of North Carolina
- Free legal help for veterans.
- Website: veteranslegalaid.org
- Phone: 1-855-838-0405
- NC Senior Legal Helpline
- Free legal assistance for residents 60+ (elder abuse, Medicare, housing).
- Website: legalaidnc.org/seniors
- Phone: 1-877-579-7562
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (National) or NCCADV: 1-888-232-9124
- Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-877-201-6426 (LANC Housing Unit)
- Disability Rights Hotline: 1-877-235-4210
- Immigration Assistance: Contact El Pueblo, Inc.: elpueblo.org | 1-919-835-1525
Self-Help and Referral Tools
- North Carolina Courts Self-Help Center
- Free forms, guides, and resources for self-representation.
- Website: nccourts.gov/self-help
- LawHelpNC.org
- Legal information, referrals, and DIY guides.
- Website: lawhelpnc.org
- North Carolina Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations with attorneys.
- Website: ncbar.org/public/lawyer-referral
- Phone: 1-800-662-7660
Pro Bono Programs
- Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy – Pro Bono Program
- Free legal services in Mecklenburg County.
- Website: charlottelegaladvocacy.org
- Phone: 1-704-376-1600
- Pisgah Legal Services
- Serves 18 counties in Western NC (Asheville, Hendersonville).
- Website: pisgahlegal.org
- Phone: 1-800-489-6144
Law School Clinics
- UNC School of Law Clinics
- Services in immigration, civil rights, and community development.
- Website: law.unc.edu/clinics
- Duke Law School Clinics
- Focus on children’s rights, environmental law, and wrongful convictions.
- Website: law.duke.edu/clinics
- Campbell Law School Clinics
- Veterans’ benefits, family law, and community justice.
- Website: campbell.edu/law/clinics
Native American Legal Resources
- Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Legal Department
- Legal services for tribal members.
- Website: lumbeetribe.com
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Legal Department
- Website: ebci.com
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
- National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
- Website: narf.org
Key Notes
- Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level).
- Apply Online: Legal Aid of NC offers an online intake form: legalaidnc.org/apply.
- Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
- Tribal Members: Contact the Lumbee Tribe or Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for advocacy.