Each military service provides legal assistance to enlisted personnel and their families, but only if sufficient resources are available. Visit the ABA Home Front or the Armed Forces Legal Assistance website for more information. There are other legal aid organizations in North Carolina that offer free legal assistance. Other mutual legal assistance organizations serve certain regions of the State or specialize in certain types of law. Below is a list of other legal aid organizations in North Carolina. If you are looking for legal aid, please use the online form below or call us at 919-856-2195 to make an appointment and apply for legal aid by phone. These appointments fill up quickly, so you apply online/by phone at the beginning of the week to get a better appointment. The Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC) is the oldest program to represent the rights of persons with disabilities by providing free legal assistance to persons with disabilities who are victims of discrimination in violation of their civil rights. The program brings high-impact, high-profile cases to state and federal courts to protect and expand the rights of this community. These state-of-the-art cases raise public awareness and ensure that persons with disabilities can participate fully in society throughout their lives.

DRLC`s advocacy programme also works to remove barriers to the full participation of persons with disabilities in schools, health facilities, detention centres and public spaces. Disability Rights North Carolina is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Raleigh. Its team of lawyers, lawyers, paralegals, and support staff provide free legal and advocacy services to people with disabilities throughout North Carolina. As a state-mandated protection and advocacy system, Disability Rights North Carolina is mandated to protect the rights of children and adults with disabilities living in North Carolina. The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) provides free civil assistance to people with disabilities throughout the state, regardless of age or income, on legal issues related to their disability. MDLC is the designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system for Minnesota and addresses the unique legal needs of Minnesotans with disabilities. Free legal assistance for people with disabilities throughout North Carolina To learn more about legal issues and find fact sheets and other resources from the Minnesota Disability Law Center, visit www.lawhelpmn.org and learn more about MDLC`s current priorities. In April 2011, Disability Rights NC launched its pro bono program with CLE training on Medicaid appeals and guardianship. Disability Rights NC receives daily calls from people with disabilities who ask for help.

Rights of Persons with Disabilities is working to create a group of pro bono lawyers who can provide legal services to appellants when they are unable to provide direct assistance. Founded in 1975, the Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC) is a non-profit 501C-3 advocacy organization that defends the civil rights of people with disabilities through education, advocacy, and litigation. Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) is the only organization dedicated to promoting and defending the rights of people with all types of disabilities of all ages throughout the state. We advocate for a wide range of legal and other strategies, from information and referrals to systemic litigation. THE DRNC practices include education, housing, health and mental health care, community access and support, the right to vote, and monitoring and investigating abuse and neglect in facilities such as psychiatric hospitals, development centers, prisons, prisons, and schools. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the government-mandated advocacy and advocacy organization in North Carolina. These four objectives are part of the MDLC`s 5-year strategic plan. To comment on the plan, please email mndlc@mylegalaid.org. Each state has one or more organizations representing the congressional rights in Congress for Persons with Disabilities. Protection and advocacy agencies (P&A) provide legal representation and other advocacy services to people with disabilities. Client Assistance Program (CAP) organizations provide information and support to individuals seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services under the Rehabilitation Act. For more information and a list of these programs by state, visit the National Disability Rights Network.

Disability Rights North Carolina is dedicated to protecting and defending the rights of people with disabilities in North Carolina. We deal with cases of discrimination or violation of the rights of people with disabilities. Our attorneys, lawyers, paralegals, and support staff provide free advocacy and legal services to people with disabilities throughout North Carolina. We promote the civil rights of persons with disabilities in the areas of employment, education and public services through short services, information, individual litigation and class actions. Our Workers` Rights Law Clinic and Disability Rights Hotline provide free and confidential legal advice and recommendations to workers and jobseekers with disabilities. We protect the civil rights of people with all types of disabilities by training employers and promoting equality and reasonable accommodation in the workplace. And we`re ensuring that people with disabilities in California have equal access to public facilities and educational opportunities in public schools. Legal Aid for Financially Distressed and Resource-Limited Farmers and Landowners in North Carolina If you`re looking for help with Medicaid/SSI/SSDI eligibility, applications, benefits, rejections, or appeals, click here. Providing Meaningful Access to Courts for North Carolina Department of Corrections inmates If you have any questions, please call our office at 919-856-2195 to learn more about our current advocacy goals. The North Carolina Bar Association`s Lawyer Referral Service provides short, cost-effective consultations with private lawyers in your area. Lawyers who participate in the Lawyer Reference Service will charge you a $50 fee for a 30-minute consultation. The fees for consultations of more than 30 minutes and the fees for continuous representation are set by each lawyer.

We have received complaints about persistent and serious issues with Access Services (“Access”) from members of our community. In order to provide additional support to our community, please help us better understand these issues and try to solve them by completing this survey. Intrepreter and access for the deaf can be provided if necessary. An Alameda County couple claims their employer violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information about Disability Rights` pro bono program, visit their website. Serving the Charlotte Metropolitan Area and the Western Center North Carolina To request disability rights services anywhere in North Carolina, call: An agreement was reached today to resolve the willit case against the city of Los Angeles that will result. Follow this link to access our online booking calendar. The password to access the calendar is: Intake2022 Please open the link and enter or note the password before submitting this application form.

This is the only message you will receive with the link/password. You can now submit your application and proceed to make your appointment. If you need help or encounter any problems, contact our office. Be sure to inform the receptionist that you have already submitted an online application. Thank you very much! We work hard to help as many people as possible. We thank you for your patience as we increase our capacity. Note: DRNC does not practice all areas of law. Look at a chart that DRNC can`t help you with.