About Us

Watch this video to learn who we are, what we do, and how we’re striving to make a difference in North Carolina.

Our Mission

Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity.

Our Vision

Legal Aid of North Carolina is an innovative, creative, progressive, and efficient civil legal service provider to the poor, working toward an inclusive justice system. All voices are valued, heard, and respected.

Our Values

Our Strengths

Legal Aid of North Carolina is the only civil legal services provider with a truly statewide presence, offering local support in all 100 counties. We deliver essential legal help to North Carolinians in deep poverty, ensuring equal access to justice for those who need it most.

In 2024, we handled over 27,000 cases, serving approximately 70,000 people, including more than 32,000 children and 4,500 seniors. Notably, 53% of our clients were employed—debunking the myth that only the unemployed need legal aid.

We addressed legal issues with far-reaching public and economic impacts:

Preventing domestic violence and protecting survivors.
Stopping unlawful evictions and homelessness.
Expunging criminal records to help people return to work.

Our average client household income is just $21,635 annually—102.9% of the federal poverty level—meaning we’re helping people who are working hard but still living on the brink.

Legal Aid NC is fiscally responsible and efficient, spending 90% of every dollar directly on legal services. Every $1 invested in our work saves $10.80 in taxpayer-funded costs like emergency shelters, law enforcement, and social services.

How We Help

We deliver cost-effective legal solutions that protect families, promote public safety, and boost economic resilience:

Housing & Property Rights – Preventing unlawful evictions, protecting homeownership, and reducing homelessness.
Family Law & Safety – Helping survivors of abuse, stabilizing households, and securing child safety.
Employment & Small Business Support – Restoring driver’s licenses, resolving job-related issues, and helping small business owners.
Disaster Recovery & Resilience – Securing FEMA aid, preventing fraud, and keeping businesses and families afloat after natural disasters.

We also lead community education and outreach programs, empowering North Carolinians with the legal knowledge they need to thrive and remain independent.

Our People

Our dedicated team of attorneys, social workers, and staff are mission-driven, community-connected, and results-oriented. Every day, they deliver justice and stability to those who need it most.

We also partner with the broader legal community, offering meaningful pro bono opportunities that allow attorneys across the state to give back and make a lasting impact.