CLADC exists to provide free or reduced-cost legal services to low-income individuals, families and non-profit organizations from a faith-based perspective.
"Open your mouth, judge righteously,
defend the rights of the poor & needy."
Proverbs 31:9
THE NEED IS GREAT
The Potential Resources Are Greater
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In DC, there is less than one civil legal aid attorney for every 1,000 people living in poverty.
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63% of litigants go unrepresented.
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The ABA estimates that 1 out of 13 residents is a lawyer.
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The homeless population in D.C. increased by 45.6 percent from 2007 to 2014, the largest in the U.S.
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There are 7 attorneys for every 1 homeless person.
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Average rates for legal services in D.C. are $287 to $478 per hour.
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In 2018, our volunteers made 246 appearances and volunteered nearly 1,400 pro bono hours.
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Help us fill the justice gap!