This page contains information about legal
resources in the District of Columbia. Although
the District of Columbia Access to Justice
Commission does not provide legal services or
referrals, the links below will lead to information
about how to obtain the legal help you need as
well as information about the District of
Columbia Court system, the District of
Columbia Bar, and the District of Columbia Bar
Foundation.
The District of Columbia Bar Foundation
provides grants to legal services organizations
in the District of Columbia that give legal help to
D.C.'s poor and underserved. The Foundation
also administers the D.C. Poverty Lawyer Loan
Repayment Assistance Program. Foundation
programs are supported by law firm and
individual contributions; the D.C. IOLTA
program, which the Foundation administers; and
other sources, including local funding.
The Office of Administrative Hearings is an
independent administrative tribunal that hears
administrative litigation involving over 25 different
agencies, boards and commissions of the District of
Columbia.
The District of Columbia Bar is the second
largest unified bar association in the United
States. The D.C. Bar’s core functions,
supported by member dues, are the registration
of lawyers, operation of a lawyer disciplinary
system, maintenance of a Clients’ Security
Fund, and other administrative operations.
The mission of the District of Columbia Courts
is to protect rights and liberties, uphold and
interpret the law, and resolve disputes
peacefully, fairly and effectively in the Nation's
Capital.
LawHelp.org/DC helps low and moderate
income District residents find legal help and
information. Legal information and legal
services providers are listed alphabetically
and by subject area.
Civil Legal Resources in D.C.
District of Columbia Access to Justice Commission
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