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
31 Jul 2024 New Law Expands Protections for Immigrant Youth in DC DC increases protections for immigrant survivors of abuse, abandonment, and neglect. Read More
25 Jul 2024 Legal Aid DC Welcomes New Leaders of Community Lawyering, Policy Advocacy Nadia Seeratan and Jeremiah Lowery join the Systemic Advocacy Team Read More
23 Jul 2024 Housing Right to Counsel Project: 6-Month Update The Project is working to represent nearly 150 tenants in eviction cases by the end of 2024. Read More
08 Jul 2024 Remembering Alicia Smith, Community Advisory Council Leader Her friends and colleagues remember Ms. Smith for her commitment to her work and warm spirit. Read More
08 Jul 2024 DC’s 2025 Budget: How Our Priority Programs Fared DC's final 2025 budget significantly improved upon the mayor's proposal, but still leaves gaps in critical programs. Read More
24 Jun 2024 Client Spotlight: Overcoming Roadblocks to Food Assistance Tamara Weatherly* came to Legal Aid DC for help after months of trying to access the SNAP benefits her family needed. Read More