24-Hour Helplines:  Phone: (919) 967-7273  Text: (919) 967-7273 

LEGAL RESOURCES GUIDE

This guide provides an overview of organizations offering legal support for individuals seeking protection, family court assistance, immigration relief, and other related services. 

Protective Orders & Family Court

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

Immigration Relief (Green Cards, Work Permits, U Visa, T Visa, etc.)

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