{"id":373,"date":"2019-12-20T18:23:43","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T18:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.ncleg.gov\/library\/?page_id=373"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:42:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:42:23","slug":"g-legal-help","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.ncleg.gov\/library\/g-legal-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.ncleg.gov\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/04\/Graphic-10-1024x205.jpg\" alt=\"Legal Help Logos\" class=\"wp-image-2671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.ncleg.gov\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/04\/Graphic-10-1024x205.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.ncleg.gov\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/04\/Graphic-10-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.ncleg.gov\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/04\/Graphic-10-768x154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.ncleg.gov\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/04\/Graphic-10.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Legal Information Websites <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawhelpnc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LawHelpNC<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A wealth of information on specific legal topics, including housing, government benefits, veterans, employment issues, education, farmworkers, criminal law, taxes, and more. Also offers various North Carolina legal forms. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nc.freelegalanswers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">NC Free Legal Answers<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This website exists to help people with their&nbsp;<strong>civil<\/strong>&nbsp;matters (not criminal matters). Users who meet certain&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nc.freelegalanswers.org\/Users\/Account\/UserAgreement\">criteria<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;ask a question through the site, and a volunteer attorney responds with an answer. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbarfoundation.org\/our-programs\/nc-free-legal-answers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NC Free Legal Help<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Another attorney network that answers questions at no charge. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbar.org%2Fpublic-resources%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJulia.Covington%40ncleg.gov%7C4bbcd1d228d446f82dbb08ddb968946a%7Ccdb33c844db840fbb92401791d2b9e5b%7C0%7C0%7C638870580993014030%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=mJhB4oIjjs%2Fp%2FootETYcrUD4BJeR5IrNPHnAoXKj39Y%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NC Bar Association<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This page links to a number of resources on disability rights, children\u2019s advocacy,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbarfoundation.org%2Four-programs%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJulia.Covington%40ncleg.gov%7C4bbcd1d228d446f82dbb08ddb968946a%7Ccdb33c844db840fbb92401791d2b9e5b%7C0%7C0%7C638870580993040223%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=QZIlnWP8haEw0qRA6YDAuCxHD8o5Dgr2bhQOijJu5g0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>pro bono programs<\/strong><\/a>, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.divorcenet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Divorcenet<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excellent source of information on divorce, child support (guidelines and worksheets are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncchildsupport.com\/ecoa\/cseGuideLines.htm\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>), property distribution, and alimony. Links to divorce laws of all 50 states.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/wakelsc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wake County Legal Support Center<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resource hub for self-represented litigants. Offers online forms and step-by-step guidance in filing some actions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Legal Aid of North Carolina Clinics <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These clinics are offered by Legal Aid of North Carolina. They are&nbsp;<strong>free<\/strong>&nbsp;to attend, but you will need to register in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalaidnc.org\/get-help\/self-help-clinics\/child-custody-and-visitation-clinic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Child Custody and Visitation<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaidnc.org\/get-help\/self-help-clinics\/criminal-record-expunction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Criminal Record Expunction<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaidnc.org\/get-help\/self-help-clinics\/simple-divorce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Divorce<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/legalaidnc.org\/topic\/employment\/\"><strong>Employ<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/legalaidnc.org\/topic\/employment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ment<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/legalaidnc.org\/topic\/healthcare-access\/\"><strong>Health Care Acce<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/legalaidnc.org\/topic\/healthcare-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ss<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaidnc.org\/get-help\/self-help-clinics\/tenant-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tenant Rights<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Law School Clinics <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Several North Carolina law schools offer&nbsp;<strong>limited<\/strong>&nbsp;free or low-cost legal assistance to the public. Work is performed by law students under the supervision of faculty members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/law.campbell.edu\/advocate\/clinical-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Campbell Legal Clinics<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers several clinics, including business law, bankruptcy, family law and restorative justice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elon.edu\/u\/law\/academics\/experiential\/our-clinics\/immigration\/\" target=\"_blank\">Elon University<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers the Humanitarian Immigration Law Clinic. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/law.duke.edu\/clinics\/\" target=\"_blank\">Duke Legal Clinics<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers several clinics, including children\u2019s law, environmental law, HIV\/AIDS, and wrongful convictions. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/law.nccu.edu\/clinics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>N<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/law.nccu.edu\/clinics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C Central Legal Clinics<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers several clinics, including family law, low income taxpayer, juvenile law and criminal defense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/wfu.edu\/probono\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wake Forest Legal <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/law.wfu.edu\/experiential-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clinics<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offerings include appellate advocacy, community law and business, and veterans law. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Lawyer Referrals <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> These services will connect you to an attorney who specializes in the type of assistance you need. The service costs&nbsp;<strong>$50<\/strong>&nbsp;for a&nbsp;<strong>30-minute<\/strong>&nbsp;consultation. You may hire the attorney after the consultation, often at a discount rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbar.org\/public-resources\/find-an-nc-lawyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NC Lawyer Referral Service<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Statewide network. Contact by phone (800-662-7660) or online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meckbar.org\/index.cfm?pg=LRS-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mecklenburg County Bar Lawyer Referral Service<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focuses on the Charlotte area. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free or Low-Cost Legal Help <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> These organizations offer free or low-cost legal representation to low-income clients in certain matters, usually non-criminal ones.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaidnc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Legal Aid of North Carolina<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A statewide agency. This&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaidnc.org\/get-help\/our-services\">p<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legalaidnc.org\/get-help\/our-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">age<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;explains the services that are offered. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pisgahlegal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pisgah Legal Services<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides legal help in Buncombe, Madison, Transylvania, Henderson, Polk, Rutherford and Yancey Counties. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/justicemattersnc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Justice Matters<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focuses on immigration, human trafficking victims, family law, and other civil matters. Located in Durham. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/disabilityrightsnc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disability Rights NC<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fights for the rights of people with disabilities in North Carolina.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncpls.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides North Carolina inmates with \u201cmeaningful access to the courts.\u201d <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fncequaljusticealliance.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CJulia.Covington%40ncleg.gov%7Cc26a4ac0905d4f6a8e1908da2ecdc2e2%7Ccdb33c844db840fbb92401791d2b9e5b%7C0%7C0%7C637873758514583777%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=eYevCdkuWA49u%2BePdqsnEFCOOa9UzOYHXIidXS1dEEc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Carolina Equal Justice Alliance<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A community of civil legal aid providers serving low-income and underrepresented constituencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncjustice.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJulia.Covington%40ncleg.gov%7Cb3b20c7cbcea412b7e4608ddeaefdeab%7Ccdb33c844db840fbb92401791d2b9e5b%7C0%7C0%7C638925038156966816%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KvC1OvNLjOlGlNfpZtPIWHK51lvlLAZLvxmh4%2BRPoOc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Carolina Justice Center<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides legal assistance for immigrants in certain&nbsp;<em>civil<\/em> and <em>immigration<\/em> matters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.administerjustice.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJulia.Covington%40ncleg.gov%7Cb3b20c7cbcea412b7e4608ddeaefdeab%7Ccdb33c844db840fbb92401791d2b9e5b%7C0%7C0%7C638925038156987839%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gbUc1HrG5%2F1pl5Rr%2Fb08icY0SrPfaa9jGWQQEjhe7JI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Central Carolina Justice Center<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Volunteer attorneys answer questions and offer guidance in criminal, divorce, immigration, landlord\/tenant, and other matters. Cost of consultation is $30.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcharlottelegaladvocacy.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJulia.Covington%40ncleg.gov%7Cb3b20c7cbcea412b7e4608ddeaefdeab%7Ccdb33c844db840fbb92401791d2b9e5b%7C0%7C0%7C638925038157002271%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cvvkD1pj%2FY2d5TYZ5MnomMpkgHTje9Maq9D81aDQaKw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides pro bono legal assistance in Mecklenburg County and the surrounding areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Public Law Libraries <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These are free law libraries open to the public. These libraries provide&nbsp;<strong>limited<\/strong>&nbsp;legal research assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/library.law.unc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Katherine R. Everett Law Library (UNC Chapel Hill)<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ncculaw.libguides.nccu.edu\/lawlibrary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Carolina Central Law Library<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/law.duke.edu\/lib\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>J<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/law.duke.edu\/lib\/\"><strong>. Michael Goodson Law Library (Duke University)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buncombecounty.org\/governing\/depts\/library\/branch-locations\/buncombe-county-law.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buncombe County Law Library<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elon.edu\/u\/law\/academics\/library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elon Law Library<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public hours are 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.loc.gov\/law\/\" target=\"_blank\">Law Library of Congress<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The largest law library in the United States. Public help is available by phone (202-707-5079) or online&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.loc.gov\/rr\/askalib\/ask-law2.html\">form<\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legal Information Websites Legal Aid of North Carolina Clinics These clinics are offered by Legal Aid of North Carolina. They are&nbsp;free&nbsp;to attend, but you will need to register in advance. Law School Clinics Several North Carolina law schools offer&nbsp;limited&nbsp;free or low-cost legal assistance to the public. 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