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Free Legal Aid in Charlotte<\/h1>\n
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Do you have a legal issue in the Charlotte area, but can\u2019t afford to hire an attorney? There are many free or low-cost legal service<\/a> options for Mecklenburg County residents. One of the main providers is Legal Aid of North Carolina,<\/a> a nonprofit legal aid organization providing free legal aid to low-income residents and seniors. There may be income limits that apply for you to qualify for free\/low-cost help. Contact the specific agency to learn more. Below is a list of several organizations available to help you.<\/p>\n

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    \n American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Intake Department<\/p>\n \n

    P.O. Box 28004<\/p>\n

    \n Raleigh,<\/span>\n NC<\/span>\n 27611<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (919) 834-3466\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Discrimination, Election and Voting, Freedom Speech, Freedom of Religion, Immigration Rights, LGBT Rights, Privacy, Police Practices, Jail and Prison Conditions, and other issues of fair treatment by government.<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: The ACLU does not<\/u> usually assist in the following types of cases: criminal defense or post-conviction appeals, divorce or child custody disputes, property disputes, tax problems, workers compensation issues, consumer complaints, landlord-tenant disputes, building code issues and complaints about lawyers or judges. Requests for legal assistance must be submitted online.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Legal Aid of North Carolina\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Charlotte office <\/p>\n \n

    1431 Elizabeth Avenue<\/p>\n

    \n Charlotte,<\/span>\n NC<\/span>\n 28204<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (704) 971-2621\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Civil, Family, Housing, Health, Elderly, Children\/Youth Issues, Public Benefits, Employment, Education, Individual Rights, Probate, Consumer<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This office offers advice\/legal counsel, brief services, self-help clinics, community legal education, and referrals, as well as full representation in administrative hearings and county, state, and federal courts. They do not <\/b>assist with criminal cases. Applicants must qualify for services under financial guidelines. These guidelines are based on household size, income and assets. Most families who receive government benefits or who have minimum wage jobs are eligible for services.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Legal Services of Southern Piedmont\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    1431 Elizabeth Ave<\/p>\n \n

    \n Charlotte,<\/span>\n NC<\/span>\n 28204<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (704) 376-1600\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Health Care & Public Benefits, Employment, Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, Consumer Disputes, Landlord\/Tenant, Immigration, Elderly Legal Services, Veterans, and HIV\/AIDS<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This organization places a specific emphasis on helping low-income families and individuals, as well as the elderly or disabled of Mecklenburg County.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    \n \n Children\u2019s Law Center\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    601 East 5th Street<\/p>\n \n

    Suite #480 <\/p>\n

    \n Charlotte,<\/span>\n NC<\/span>\n 28202<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (704) 943-9400\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Family, Children<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This building houses the following non-profit organizations: A Child\u2019s Place, Alexander Youth Network\/The Relatives Care Ring, Children\u2019s Home, Society, Communities in Schools, Community Link, Council for Children\u2019s Rights, NC MedAssist, Smart Start, United Family Services.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n McDowell St. Center for Family Law\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    101 N. McDowell St.<\/p>\n \n

    Suite 100 <\/p>\n

    \n Charlotte,<\/span>\n NC<\/span>\n 28204<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (704) 331-4774\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Family, Divorce, Child Custody\/Visitation, Child Support<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This organization provides family law legal services for a flat fee. Visit the website to learn more. Special rates apply to those receiving public benefits. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n The 26th Judicial District Family Law Self-Serve Center\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    832 E. Fourth St.<\/p>\n \n

    Suite 3350<\/p>\n

    \n Charlotte,<\/span>\n NC<\/span>\n 28202<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (704) 686-0210\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Family, Divorce, Child Custody\/Visitation, Child Support<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This office will not provide you with a lawyer or legal advice. It is a self-help center for unrepresented litigants seeking forms or information on court procedure.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Immigration Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Catholic Charities of Charlotte\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    1123 S. Church Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n Charlotte,<\/span>\n NC<\/span>\n 28203<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (704) 370-3262 \n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Domestic Violence, Immigration, Naturalization<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: Services are by appointment only. The Charlotte office provides a broad range of immigration counseling and representation to immigrants and their families including naturalization, deferred action for childhood arrivals, refugee-based petitions and applications. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n International House\/Casa Internacional\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    322 Hawthorne Lane <\/p>\n \n

    \n Charlotte,<\/span>\n NC<\/span>\n 28204<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (704) 405-0962\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Area of Law: Immigration<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This organization runs an immigration legal clinic specializing in family immigration and naturalization, refugees and asylum cases. Income limits apply. Call to learn more. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Senior Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Senior Legal Aid Helpline [PDF]\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n \n

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    \n Tel: 1-877-579-7562\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Area of Law: Civil<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This is a free, statewide legal aid hotline for seniors age 60 and over. They provide brief legal consultations in most civil law matters. They do not provide help with criminal law issues. If you have a more complicated matter, they may be able to provide referrals to lawyers in the area. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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