LEGAL CLINICS

All NVRDC legal services are free and confidential, which generally means that our attorneys will not share your information outside of NVRDC.

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.

Weekly Title IX Clinic for DC University Survivors

If you attend a DC University and have questions about your legal options as a survivor of sexual harassment, including sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence, NVRDC’s Title IX Clinic is the right choice for you!

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 legal options as a student survivor of crime in DC

  • Answer your questions about your University’s Title IX grievance process

  • Discuss your right to supportive measures and accommodations from your University

  • Help you determine next steps

This call may be helpful regardless of where you are in the Title IX grievance process and even if you have not reported the crime to your University.

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. Please do NOT use your University email address. If you do not have a safe, personal email address, please fill out our online form or call 202-742-1727 to access services.

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. Clinic attorneys have access to interpreters.