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How Do I Resolve a Consumer Problem?
I Want to Go to Court

Consumer Lawyer Referrals: You can also receive referrals for local consumer lawyers from:

National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA)
1730 Rhode Island, NW, Suite 805
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 452-1989
Fax: (202) 452-0099
Email

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Lawyer Referral Service: The DC Bar Association offers half-hour, in-office consultation for a small free, and can provide a list of attorneys that you can hire. Call (202) 296-7845 or email.

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Legal Advice Clinics: The DC Bar offers free advice by an attorney but not representation. Clinics are held on the second Saturday of every month from 10 am to noon at the following locations:

  • Bread for the City, 1525 7th Street, NW
  • Max Robinson Center, 2301 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE

More information can be found on the DC Bar web site.

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Legal Service Providers for the Public: The DC Bar provides a directory of legal services organizations arranged by topic, including legal clinics and issue advocacy groups.

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Legal Services for Low-income DC Residents:

Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia
666 11th Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 628-1161
Fax: (202) 727-2132
Neighborhood Legal Services Program
701 4th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 682-2720
Fax: (202) 682-0588
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Legal Services for the Elderly: AARP offers legal services for DC residents aged 60 and older (55 and older for representation regarding disability benefits). Preference is given to low-income and vulnerable older persons.

American Association of Retired Persons
Legal Counsel for the Elderly
601 E Street, NW, Fourth Floor
Washington, DC 20049
Phone: (202) 434-2120
Fax: (202) 434-6464

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