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LANC - Winston-Salem Office

102 West Third Street, Suite 460, Liberty Plaza, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
[P.O. Box 20188, Winston-Salem, NC 27120-0188]
Winston-Salem, NC 27101     MAP
336-725-9162; FAX: 336-723-9140
TO REQUEST LEGAL HELP, CALL: 1-866-219-5262 (toll free)
 

About Us...

The staff of Legal Aid of North Carolina - Winston-Salem Office provides legal assistance in civil matters (non-criminal matters) to eligible, low-income clients who have problems with their basic needs and live in the six-county area surrounding Winston-Salem, NC: Davie County, Forsyth County, Iredell County, Stokes County, Surry County or Yadkin County.

In the News

• "LANC NEWS" newsletter - Winston-Salem edition, August 2010
     (Special Edition, Reflections of 2010 Summer Law Clerks)
   
• "Legal Aid pioneer dies at 77"
     [July 25, 2010 Winston-Salem Journal article, regarding Carol L.
      Teeter, the founder of the Legal Aid Society in Winston-Salem]
   
• "LANC NEWS" newsletter - Winston-Salem edition, June 2010
   
• LANC celebrates 2009 pro bono efforts in Winston Salem
     (March 25, 2010)
     [Pictured on right is Paul C. Shepard (è), who received the
      "Volunteer of the Year Award."]
   
• Legal Aid of NC announces free tax preparation in Forsyth County
    and surrounding area
    (January 27, 2010 Media release, LANC-Winston-Salem Office)
   
• "Safe on Seven trying to replace grant money"
     [November 5, 2009 Winston-Salem Journal article)
   
• "Police say calls over domestic violence tense"
  (October 12, 2009 article, Winston-Salem Journal)
    
• Lisa Morgan elected Chair of LANC Board of Directors
    (June 30, 2009 Media Release)
    
• LANC  celebrates 2008 pro bono efforts in Winston
     Salem (March 26, 2009)
     [Pictured on right is Barbara Prendergast (è),
      who received the "Volunteer of the Year Award."]
    
• LANC and WFU School of Law providing free tax
     preparation in Forsyth County area on March 21 and 24
     (March 13, 2009 Media Release) 
     [see also: 03/19/09 article, Business Journal of the Triad]
     [see also: 03/22/09 article, WXII-TV12; see VIDEO]
    
• Gift allows WFU School of Law to create LASNNC Endowed Fund
     (December 19, 2008, Carolina Newswire)
    
• Britt establishes Justice Fund to help LANC attorneys
     with student loan repayments to WFU Law School
      (September 9, 2008, NC Bar Association media release)
     
• Crisis: Attorney helps those hurt by housing woes
     (July 23, 2008, Winston-Salem Journal)
    
• Yvette Stackhouse named managing attorney of Legal Aid of NC’s
     Winston-Salem office (July 3, 2008 Media Release)
    
• Ted Fillette and Hazel Mack-Hilliard receive Pierce Awards
    (April 11, 2008 Media Release)
    
• Legal Aid honors lawyers for pro bono work
    (March 11, 2008, Winston-Salem Journal)
    
• Legal Aid celebrates pro bono efforts in Winston Salem
     (March 6, 2008)
    
• Legal Aid law firms to consolidate in Winston-Salem
       (July 11, 2007 Media Release)
    
• Legal Aid of North Carolina calls for volunteers in Winston-Salem
       (August 8, 2006 Media Release)

Community Education Clinics

  In Winston-Salem:
        > Landlord/Tenant Clinic (at LANC-Winston-Salem Office)
        > Medicaid Clinic(at LANC-Winston-Salem Office)
        > Exemption Forms Clinic(at LANC-Winston-Salem Office)
        > Re-Entry Clinic (at LANC-Winston-Salem Office)
        > Forsyth County Child Custody Clinic (at Forsyth Co. Library)
        > Forsyth County Divorce Clinic (at Forsyth Co. Library)
  In Iredell County:
        > Iredell County Child Custody Clinic (at Iredell Co. Library)
        > Iredell County Divorce Clinic (at Iredell Co. Library)
        > Iredell County Landlord/Tenant Clinic (at Iredell Co. Library)

Volunteer/Pro bono Options

The Legal Aid of North Carolina - Winston-Salem Office needs volunteers for the following opportunities:

•   Pro bono Attorneys (volunteer attorneys)
• "Justice For All" Volunteers (community volunteers)
•   Court Observation Volunteers (college & grad students)
•   Student Intern Volunteers (students)

Contact Information

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Winston-Salem Office
102 West Third Street, Suite 460, Liberty Plaza,
Winston-Salem, NC 27101    MAP
336-725-9162; FAX: 336-723-9140
1-800-660-6663 (toll-free; for clients only)

Staff

R. Yvette Stackhouse, Managing Attorney
Liza A. Baron, Managing Attorney (HEEC Unit)
Valene K. Franco, Managing Attorney (DV Unit)
 
Lisa L. Brace, Staff Attorney
Louella W. Brannan, Office Administrator / Paralegal
Craig Burch, Staff Attorney, NFMC
Keith Clayton, Staff Attorney, NFMC
Marcella L. Farmer, Staff Attorney, DVPI
Stephanie M. Goldsborough, Staff Attorney
Susan W. Gottsegen, Staff Attorney
Linda L. Graham, Paralegal
Gricel Guerrero, Paralegal
Charles F. Hall, IV, Staff Attorney
Romany H. Hines, Paralegal
Kristin R. Kelly, Staff Attorney
John R. Lawson, Staff Attorney, NFMC
Kenneth Love, Staff Attorney
Hazel M. Mack, Regional Director, Triad Region
Joanne B. Martin, Paralegal
Jeanna G. McCullers, Staff Attorney
Harrietta E. Mickle, Paralegal
Margaret A. Moll, Intake Specialist
Tracy M. Nicholson, Paralegal
Takeisha Redd, Supervising Attorney
David A. Sobie, Paralegal
Gray W. Wilson, Technology Specialist
Jean L. Witherspoon, PAI/MFP Coordinator
Nikki A. Worthy, Paralegal

Local Advisory Council (LAC)

The Local Advisory Council (LAC)is comprised of volunteers who live in the communities served by the Winston-Salem Office and who are dedicated to ensuring equal access to justice.

Disclaimer

The materials contained on this website are for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.  Also please note that Legal Aid of North Carolina does not provide legal assistance by E-mail. Contact your Legal Aid of North Carolina office or a private attorney if you need to speak to an attorney regarding your particular situation.
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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.