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Housing
We can help with evictions, fair housing, foreclosures, housing discrimination, maintenance disputes and more.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
We secure court protective orders for survivors and provide other services to help victims lead safe, independent lives.
Government Benefits
Find resources to answer questions and resolve issues with Social Security benefits, Medicaid, Medicare, food stamps and more.
Education
We fight for students in the public education system to get access to the quality education they have a right to, and to end the school to prison pipeline.
Family Law
We have clinics, articles, videos and other resources to help you with divorce, child custody and other family law services.
Healthcare Access
Look here for resources on Medicaid, Medicare and the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace® (HealthCare.gov).
Employment
Topics covered here include right to work, discrimination, retaliation, unemployment benefits and more.
For Seniors
We provide free civil legal help to North Carolinians who are 60 years of age or older, sometimes serving seniors of higher incomes
Consumer Issues
Learn how to protect yourself from fraud and scams. Find information on bankruptcy, credit repair, debt collection and more.
Other
Resources on criminal record expunction, community economic development, disaster relief, and how we help veterans and immigrants.
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Other Resources
Offices
For local help, find the nearest Legal Aid of North Carolina office
Listen & Learns
Attend our free Self-help Clinics to learn how to handle certain basic legal issues without hiring an attorney
Other Help
There are other legal aid organizations in North Carolina that provide free legal help
Finding Community Resources
Resources and steps you can take to find support in accessing Food, Housing, Disability Benefits, etc.
Rack Cards
View & download our rack cards in English and Spanish
Client Complaint Form
Here are two downloadable forms for your convenience.
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