17 Mar 2026 Samantha Sergent to Receive 2026 Klepper Prize for Volunteer Excellence Her leadership and commitment to pro bono clients have expanded Legal Aid's criminal record sealing work. Learn More
03 Apr 2024 Legal Aid DC Calls on Council to Reverse Mayor’s Deep Cuts to Civil Legal Services & Other Programs Supporting Low-Income Residents Mayor’s Proposed Budget Eliminates Boost to Food Assistance & Slashes Civil Legal Services Funding by 67%, Rental Assistance by 52% Read More
20 Mar 2024 Nancy Anderson To Receive Klepper Prize for Volunteer Excellence Legal Aid DC will honor Nancy Anderson at the 34th annual Servant of Justice Awards Dinner. Read More
23 Feb 2024 In remembrance of civil rights leader Steve Pollak Legal Aid DC mourns the loss of our friend Steve Pollak, who passed away on Feb. 3, 2024 at 95. Read More
26 Jan 2024 Four New Legal Aiders Join in January Legal Aid DC welcomes Erica Clarke, Darcy Flynn, Dorothy Scheeline, and Kaitlin Welborn to the organization. Read More
12 Jan 2024 Legal Aid DC to Honor Civil Rights Leaders Debo P. Adegbile & Judge David S. Tatel with 2024 Servant of Justice Awards 34th Annual Dinner on April 9 Aims to Bring DC’s Legal Community Together to Raise Nearly $2 Million for Free Legal Services Read More
03 Jan 2024 Legal Aid DC Statement on Mayor’s Office Saying It Will Implement Food Assistance Funds Following Expected Lawsuit From Organization Legal Aid DC Presses Mayor’s Office for Further Details about How it Will Implement SNAP Benefits & Provide Them Retroactively Read More