LEGAL CLINICS
All NVRDC legal services are free and confidential, which generally means that our attorneys will not share your information outside of NVRDC without your consent.
If you are looking for more in-depth services, including legal representation, please fill out our online form or call 202-742-1727. If your matter has an upcoming deadline or court date or is otherwise time-sensitive, please be sure to mention that information.
Weekly Anonymous Crime Victims’ Rights Clinic:
If you wish to remain anonymous to NVRDC or share limited information about the crime you experienced, NVRDC’s Anonymous Crime Victims’ Rights clinic is the right choice for you! Please note that you must be a victim/survivor of a crime committed in the District of Columbia to speak to an attorney in this clinic.
You will schedule an appointment in advance for a free one-on-one phone call with a clinic attorney. During the call, the attorney will:
Provide an overview of your rights as a victim/survivor of crime in DC
Answer your questions about DC's criminal legal process
Help you determine next steps
This call may be helpful regardless of where you are in the criminal legal process and even if you have not reported the crime to the police.
NVRDC attorneys are available Wednesdays from 10:45AM to 1:00PM and Fridays from 2:45PM-5PM.
You can schedule an appointment by clicking HERE.
Please be advised that you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not have a safe email address, please fill out our online form or call 202-742-1727 to access services.
Monthly Legal Clinic for DC College & University Survivors
If you are a survivor of a crime that occurred in DC and you attend a college or university and have questions about your options as a crime survivor, you are eligible for this clinic!
This clinic is paused. Please check back at a future date to sign up for an appointment. If you need help, please contact the DC Victim Hotline at 1-844-443-5732 or at dcvictim.org. If you need legal help, please contact VLNDC at (202) 629-1788 or at vlndc.org.
Please note:
These clinics are free, confidential, privileged, and trauma-informed service for survivors of crime to seek legal advice, information, and referrals.
Due to the nature of the legal clinics, those calling in for legal advice will be limited to a brief (approximately 30 minutes) consultation with the clinic attorney.