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:

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.

Law Students in Court has intake hours at the office between  9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily (reduced hours when students are not available). The office is located at 806 7th Street, N.W., Suite 300. Telephone: 202-638-4798. Near Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro. For office directions click here.

For the spring semester of 2008, we have intake at the office only on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. because of student availability.  We will be in court Monday through Friday starting at 9:30 a.m.

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: