Legal Aid opens office in Elizabeth City, a community hungry for justice
ELIZABETH CITY – In January, while Elizabeth City residents continued to cope with last year’s tragic death of Andrew Brown Jr.,…
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Right to Education Project files federal racial-discrimination complaint against Davidson County Schools
DAVIDSON COUNTY – Our Right to Education Project filed a federal complaint today with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office…
In Memoriam: Laura Butler, 1949-2022
RALEIGH – Laura Butler, a long-time attorney in our Central Intake Unit, passed away unexpectedly January 26. Laura was truly…
In Memoriam: Jeffrey D. Dillman, 1963-2022
RALEIGH – Jeffrey D. Dillman passed away peacefully but unexpectedly a month ago today, January 22. Jeff, as he was…
Legal Aid NC Attorney Retires After 40 Years of Service
MURPHY— Jim Holloway has retired from Legal Aid of North Carolina after serving continuously in legal aid work in the…
Time to Transition: Legal Aid leader George Hausen announces retirement
After 20 years of service as the founding President and Executive Director of Legal Aid of North Carolina, George R.…
New know-your-rights resource for homeless youth in North Carolina
RALEIGH – Global law firm Baker McKenzie, in partnership with Legal Aid of North Carolina and Bank of America, is pleased…
Transforming Rocky Mount partnership critical to city's selection for prestigious prize
WILSON—The nation’s largest philanthropic organization dedicated solely to health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, announced on October 26 that Rocky…
Our new statewide Housing Helpline streamlines access to free legal aid for tenants
RALEIGH — Tenants in North Carolina who are facing eviction or struggling with other housing issues have a new, easier…
We are launching our "Stop the Cycle" campaign against abuse, assault and exploitation
RALEIGH—Legal Aid of North Carolina has launched the StopTheCycleNC campaign to raise awareness of the key role legal representation plays…