Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
“Client Profile”

Question: So who exactly does the Legal Clinic help?

Answer: Anyone in DC who is either homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, who needs legal assistance.

Do any of these situations sound familiar to you?

• You’re staying in a shelter and trying to get your life together, but some of the rules, like having to be there early each day to reserve a bed, are interfering with your job.

• You’re having trouble getting documents and now the Housing Authority is threatening to stop your rent assistance.

• Even though you are not blocking a sidewalk, the police repeatedly ask you to move on or threaten to arrest you.

• You went to the hospital or doctor because you needed medical attention and now your medical bills are far too high to pay.

• You applied for Social Security disability benefits but your claim was denied.

These are just a few of the scenarios the Legal Clinic deals with on a regular basis. Although we can’t help with every kind of legal problem (for example, we do not represent people in criminal cases or cases where you are just seeking an award of money), we’re happy to speak with anyone who is caught in, or hopes to avoid, the web of homelessness. Please contact us at 202-328-5500 to find out about our intake schedule.