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:
 Court intake is held in Room 113, Building B, 510 4th Street, N.W., near the Landlord and Tenant Courtroom. Intake is generally staffed at court from about 9:30 a.m. to 1:00pm, every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

OFFICE INTAKE:

PLEASE NOTE that DC Law Students in Court Program will be closed for intake for the month of December. Intake will resume on January 12th, 2012.

Starting January 10th, 2012, DC Law Students in Court Program has intake hours at the office between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (reduced hours when students are not available).  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.

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:

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