North Carolina Justice Center

Office Information

Name: North Carolina Justice Center
Address: PO Box 28068, Raleigh, NC - 27611
Phone: (919) 856-2570
Fax: (919) 856-2175

Service Information

The Justice Center provides legal assistance to low-income North Carolinians in carefully selected, high-impact cases that are designed to help alleviate poverty by protecting or expanding important rights for large numbers of vulnerable people. Targeted areas of law include consumer rights, housing, immigrant rights, access to health care, public education, and worker rights. We focus on impact cases that will positively affect a large number of people by creating changes in policy, practice, or law. We are geographically focused on eastern North Carolina, a region of the state which has not prospered economically and which has a large and growing immigrant population. We provide free representation to low-income immigrants seeking lawful immigration status and relief from deportation. We can only assist individuals who currently live in North Carolina.


If you need immigration help, please call us on Tuesdays at 1-888-251-2776 (toll free) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This phone number is for immigration legal assistance only. Calls are answered by paralegals that are fluent in English and Spanish. Due to the large demand for our services, we can only accept calls from possible new clients on Tuesdays. If no one answers the phone when you call, please continue calling until you are able to reach a live person. Please do not call other staff members as you will only be directed to contact the toll free number. We cannot accept "walk-in" clients.


Mission Statement: The North Carolina Justice Center is one of the state’s preeminent voices for economic and social justice. As a leading progressive research and advocacy organization, our mission is to eliminate poverty in North Carolina by ensuring that every household in the state has access to the resources, services, and fair treatment it needs to achieve economic security. To make opportunity and prosperity for all a reality, we work toward: Jobs that are safe, pay a living wage, and provide benefits Access to quality and affordable health care Quality public education for every child Consumer protections from abusive practices Safe and affordable housing Public investments that expand opportunities for economic security A fair and stable revenue system that adequately funds public investments while fairly distributing tax responsibility Fair treatment for everyone in North Carolina – regardless of race, ethnicity, country of origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation

Frequently Asked Questions about Legal Aid

  • What is legal aid?

Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Legal aid organizations provide a variety of legal services, including advice, representation, and advocacy, to help low-income people resolve their civil legal problems.

  • Who is eligible for legal aid?

Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the organization. Generally, legal aid organizations serve people with incomes below a certain level, as determined by the federal poverty guidelines. Some legal aid organizations also have additional eligibility criteria, such as citizenship status or immigration status.

  • What kind of cases does legal aid handle?

Legal aid organizations handle a wide range of civil legal problems, including:

  1. * Housing
  2. * Education
  3. * Employment
  4. * Family law
  5. * Immigration
  6. * Public benefits
  7. * Consumer law
  8. * Health care
  9. * Disability rights
  • How do I get legal aid?

To get legal aid, you can contact your local legal aid organization or a state or national legal aid hotline. Legal aid organizations typically have intake interviews to determine eligibility and assess the need for legal assistance.

  • Is legal aid free?

Legal aid is generally free for eligible clients. However, some legal aid organizations may charge for certain services, such as filing fees or expert witness fees.

  • What if I don’t qualify for legal aid?

If you do not qualify for legal aid, there are other options available to you, such as pro bono lawyers or legal self-help resources. Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income people. Legal self-help resources can provide you with information and tools to help you represent yourself in court.

Here are some additional frequently asked questions about legal aid:

  • What is the difference between legal aid and a public defender?

Legal aid organizations provide free or low-cost legal assistance to people with civil legal problems. Public defenders provide free legal assistance to people who are accused of crimes.

  • Can I get legal aid for a criminal case?

No, legal aid organizations do not provide legal assistance for criminal cases. Criminal cases are handled by public defenders.

  • How can I find a legal aid organization near me?

You can find a legal aid organization near you by visiting the website of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the national organization that funds legal aid programs. The LSC website has a directory of legal aid organizations by state and county.

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