Legal Aid DC

Legal Aid DC is dedicated to providing free legal services to our neighbors in need.

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The DC Council has been catering to landlords, but the industry keeps demanding faster evictions and fewer tenant rights. From @CMRobertWhiteDC's remarks at a Housing Committee hearing yesterday.

[Legal Aid DC @LegalAidDC]

DC can't keep basing policy on the false narrative that stripping tenant rights will solve the court backlog. Faster evictions is not the answer.

[Legal Aid DC @LegalAidDC]

“Setting deadlines for the court, while at the same time piling on new processes and opening the door to a flood of eviction filings, is not realistic in practice and certainly would not make things move faster,” Legal Aid's Elena Bowers told the @washingtonsun.

[Zara Norman @zaraleinorman]

Just a year after The RENTAL Act was passed, dozens of landlords pushed the D.C. Council this week for speedier evictions to help pull them out of an economic “death spiral.”

Latest for @washsunmetro

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Legal Aid's Matthew Sokol testified on Wednesday before the DC Council on a proposed bill that would change DC’s property tax sale process, creating a barrier for District residents facing hardship.

Watch his full testimony here: https://t.co/GkQ9iTkmvx
@ChmnMendelson

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If you're struggling with debt, you have legal rights and options! Join Legal Aid DC and @StrikeDebt to learn how to take steps toward debt relief and empower yourself. Please register at https://t.co/XLRU5JEjWn! Walk-ins also welcome.

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Thank you to our summer interns for all of your hard work these past 10 weeks. Here are a few of them at our ice cream social last week! 🍦
We hope you had an enriching experience and wish you all the best in your future career paths! ⚖️💼

[Legal Aid DC @LegalAidDC]

We’re proud to recognize the firms that raised the most in their size categories during the Making Justice Real campaign. Your dedication helped us achieve $4.69 million in support of Legal Aid DC’s work.

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We did it!

Thanks to the generosity, creativity, and commitment of our community, the Making Justice Real campaign officially reached its $4.69 million goal.

Read more about the final results at: https://t.co/fhvCubcmp3

[Legal Aid DC @LegalAidDC]

There is only ONE DAY LEFT on the Making Justice Real Campaign! Donate now to make a difference in the District: https://t.co/MQMuUqERS8

[Legal Aid DC @LegalAidDC]

Introducing the "Finishing Kick Challenge."
If we hit $4.6M by Friday, they’ll unlock $50,000+ to push our work even further.
Every gift moves us closer to the finish line—and activates even more impact. Let’s close this strong 🎽🏁🏆
Donate now at https://t.co/KPKN33T60a

[Legal Aid DC @LegalAidDC]

There is ONE WEEK LEFT of the Making Justice Real Campaign! Donate now at https://t.co/MQMuUqERS8

[Legal Aid DC @LegalAidDC]

Legal Aid DC helped Ms. Gates get her Social Security disability restarted, plus thousands in back pay. If you need help with a similar situation, or would like to support this work, please visit us at https://t.co/HZo2gCuPfS.

[Fast Company @FastCompany]

Mary Gates' Social Security checks never came. Here's what happened next. https://t.co/O7419wl1g7

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Everyone deserves a home that protects their health, dignity, and stability. Read Ms. Herbert's story on our website: https://t.co/sEcvaFC3XZ

[Legal Aid DC @LegalAidDC]

We reached over $1 million raised for the 2026 Making Justice Real Campaign! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far.
Please continue to donate at https://t.co/MQMuUqERS8 to provide our clients with the legal assistance they deserve! ⚖️🧡

[Legal Aid DC @LegalAidDC]

Last month, Legal Aid DC hosted a clinic to help DC residents at risk of foreclosure get off the property tax sale list. Thanks to our collaboration with Miller & Chevalier we were able to assist dozens of DC residents. Read more about it on our website: https://t.co/HF8o7zme3a

[Legal Aid DC @LegalAidDC]

Andrew Patterson, our Senior Counsel, was interviewed by WAMU 88.5 radio to discuss new Medicaid work requirements.
Read more about the policy changes and listen to Andrew's interview at the link:
https://t.co/TgcurDtmsl

[Legal Aid DC @LegalAidDC]

Legal Aid DC will close early July 2 and remain closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Celebrate safely and enjoy the long weekend! ❤️🤍💙✨

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In honor of Juneteenth, Legal Aid DC staff went to the National Museum of African American History & Culture last Thursday as part of our BIPOC Inclusion Network DEI Program. We had so much fun celebrating the history, resilience, and contributions of Black Americans ❤️🖤💚

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We're grateful for the work that the Council and advocates put into this budget!

@anitabondsdc @CMRobertWhiteDC @CMCHenderson @CMnadeauOffice @CMBrookePinto @CMFrumin @CMLewisGeorgeW4 @CMZParker5 @CMcharlesallen @CMWendellFelder @cmdonicrawford @trayonwhite

[Legal Aid DC @LegalAidDC]

Thank you @councilofdc for passing a #DCBudget that better protects DC residents and invests in its people with:
✅ Restored funding for legal & victim services
✅ A pause on harmful cuts to TANF 
✅ Funding for existing & new housing vouchers
✅ Reversal on cuts to Alliance