Learn...About Legal Aid of North Carolina
Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) is committed to equal justice for all people. We help
children, families, individuals, and migrant workers solve problems
that affect their basic needs, such as housing, safety from domestic
violence or abuse, health care, subsistence income, environmental safety,
and consumer loan problems.
About Us
Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) is a statewide, nonprofit 501(c)3
law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income
people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal
barriers to economic opportunity.
Offices
View a detailed map of counties and Legal Aid of North Carolina offices' locations
and telephone numbers.
Statewide Projects
LANC also operates six statewide project units that focus on
specific areas of law.
Media Releases
Legal Aid of North Carolina periodically posts media releases that are
distributed from the Legal Aid of North Carolina Administrative Office
in Raleigh.
Publications
View some of the many LANC publications including brochures,
pamphlets,
"The Guide to Small Claims Court", "LANC News"
and
"The Law and You".
Board of Directors
View information about the LANC Board of Directors.
Clients Council
The LANC Clients Council serves as an advisory committee to Legal
Aid of North Carolina and provides critical client input and
perspective for development of policies, training plans, community
education and outreach, as well as other matters.
Glossary of Terms
Legal Aid of North Carolina works closely with many organizations,
grantors and programs to help deliver legal representation in civil
matters to (and ensure equal justice for) low-income people in North
Carolina. The "Glossary of Terms" is a list (in alphabetical
order) of many of such entities, as well as key operational terms.
Disclaimer
The materials contained on this website are for information and educational
purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Please contact your
Legal Aid of North Carolina office or a private attorney if you need to speak to
an attorney regarding your particular situation. See our complete
disclaimer.
Mission Statement
Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that
provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in
order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers
to economic opportunity.