Domestic Violence Legal Center

The YWCA Domestic Violence Legal Center was established to provide free civil legal assistance to victims of domestic violence who are unable to afford an attorney. The Legal Clinic handles a wide variety of cases, including:

Protection From Abuse Defiant Trespass Letters Custody Divorce Child Support Spousal Support Landlord-Tenant/Housing Consumer Unemployment Compensation Bankruptcy Wills/Powers of Attorney

Services:
Legal advocacy and attorney representation at all scheduled hearings.

Ongoing legal assistance through continuances, settlement negotiations and contested hearings.

Drafting court documents and subpoenaing witnesses, photographs and medical records, when appropriate.

Legal options counseling.

Legal advocacy and accompaniments to domestic violence-related criminal and civil court proceedings.

Community outreach and educational programs.

For more information, please contact: