24-Hour Helplines: Phone: (919) 967-7273 Text: (919) 967-7273
24-Hour Helplines: Phone: (919) 967-7273 Text: (919) 967-7273
This guide provides an overview of organizations offering legal support for individuals seeking protection, family court assistance, immigration relief, and other related services.
Legal Aid of North Carolina: Provides free civil legal help, including protective orders and family law support.
Website: https://legalaidnc.org
Phone: Toll (Orange) 1-800-672-5834
Local: (Alamance, Anson, Chatham, Lee, Moore, Orange, Richmond) 919-542-0475
Toll: (Durham) 1-800-331-7594
Phone: (Caswell, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, Warren) 919-542-0475
UNC School of Law Clinics: Law students supervised by attorneys offer legal assistance in family, civil, and protective cases.
Website: https://law.unc.edu/experiential-learning/clinics/
Phone: 919-962-2541
Justice Matters: Offers trauma-informed legal services focused on safety, family stability, and immigration protection.
Website: https://justicemattersnc.org
Phone: 919-323-0300
Orange County Sheriff’s Office – Crisis Unit: Supports victims of domestic violence by guiding them through protective order processes.
Website: https://www.ocsonc.com/services/crisis-unit
Phone: 919-644-3110
Compass Center: Assists survivors in obtaining 50B domestic violence protective orders.
Website: https://www.compassctr.org
Phone: 919-929-7122
Orange County Rape Crisis Center (OCRCC): Provides support for filing 50C civil no-contact orders for harassment or stalking.
Website: https://www.ocrcc.org
Phone: 919-942-7273
NC Prisoner Legal Services: Legal support for incarcerated individuals in North Carolina.
Website: https://www.ncpls.org
Phone: 919-856-2200
Justice Matters: Offers trauma-informed legal services focused on safety, family stability, and immigration protection.
Website: https://justicemattersnc.org
Phone: 919-323-0300
Legal Aid NC – Immigration Pathways for Victims: Free legal services for immigrant survivors.
Phone: 1-866-204-7612