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Due to disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene, our Senior Legal Helpline will be temporarily closed until internet and phone services are fully restored at our Asheville office. In the meantime, seniors in need of assistance are encouraged to call our general helpline at 866-219-5262.

ALERT!

Legal Aid of NC is not currently opening expunction or NC Driver License Restoration files, except for New Hanover County and Durham County residents.

Individuals residing in Durham or with cases in Durham should apply for services in person at the DEAR office in the Durham County courthouse. 

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Legal Aid NC Helpline

If you wish to contact Legal Aid NC for disaster-related legal issues, call our Helpline:

Toll-Free: 1 (866) 219-LANC (5262)

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday

For all other calls, our helpline is open:

8:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Monday – Friday
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Monday & Thursday

Apply for free help with civil (non-criminal) legal issues.

​Senior Legal Helpline

Due to disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene, our Senior Legal Helpline will be temporarily closed until internet and phone services are fully restored at our Asheville office. In the meantime, seniors in need of assistance are encouraged to call our general helpline at 866-219-5262.

​Free legal help for North Carolinians 60 years of age or older. Learn more: Senior Law Project

NC Navigator Helpline

Toll-Free: 1 (855) 733-3711

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

​Free help enrolling in affordable health insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplace (HealthCare.gov). Learn more: NC Navigator Consortium

​Fair Housing Helpline

Toll-Free: 1 (855) 797-FAIR (3247)

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday

​Free help with housing discrimination. Learn more: Fair Housing Project

Immigration Pathways for Victims (IMMPAV) Helpline

Formerly known as the Battered Immigrant Project

Toll-Free: 1 (866) 204-7612

3:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Tuesday
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Thursday

​Free help for immigrants who are victims of domestic violence. Learn more: IMMPAV.

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