You may contact the clinic if you need help with the following types of "civil" problems:

Housing or Landlord and Tenant cases

• You have been sued by your landlord
• You have been given a notice to quit
• You have received a writ in the mail stating that you will be evicted
• Your landlord has given you a rent increase larger than you believe is correct
• You have tried to get your landlord to make needed repairs, but things are not getting done
• You are planning on leaving your apartment. What should you do to ensure you get your security deposit returned?
• You think your landlord has been charging extra fees
• Other problems with your landlord or housing situation, such as:  you have gotten a letter saying your subsidy will be terminated, etc.

• You have been sued in Small Claims court or in the Civil Division
• You want to sue someone for an amount under $5,000
• A collection company is calling you at work
• You have been 'ripped off' by a merchant or store
• You have a lot of debt and are thinking about filing for bankruptcy
• Your former landlord will not give you back your security deposit

How to contact us:

COURT INTAKE:
Students and supervisors are in court whenever students are available in Room 113, Building B, 409 E Street, N.W., near the Landlord and Tenant Courtroom. They are generally in court from about 9:30 a.m. to whenever the court recesses for lunch.

Please Note: For the month of August courthouse intake is open on a limited basis only. Service will take place from 10:00 am-1:00 pm Monday and Thursday. Regular service resumes on August 31, 2010. Regular service hours will be Tuesday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to whenever the court recesses for lunch.

OFFICE INTAKE:
Law Students in Court has intake hours at the office between  10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday (reduced hours when students are not available). Please note that everyone who signs in before 11:30 a.m. will be seen. The office is located at 616 H Street, N.W., Suite 500. Telephone: 202-638-4798. Near Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro. For office directions click here.

Please note: For the month of August office intake is available on the 3rd, 5th, 10th and 12th only. The office will be closed to intake for all other August dates. Intake hours are from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Regular service will resume on August 31. Regular service intake is available Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

What to bring with you:

It is always best to bring with you all papers relevant to the court case or problem you have. And, if you want representation, bring in proof of income. We are a legal services program with income limitations. We cannot represent everyone who looks for help, but will talk with you about your problem, offer what assistance we can, and make a referral if it is appropriate.

Criminal problems: