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Opportunities Directory - By County (Lenior - Yancey)

LENOIR

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - WILSON - See Edgecombe County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Greene County

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LINCOLN

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - MORGANTON OFFICE - See Alexander County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - Contact Ann Killian ann.r.killian@nccourts.org, Lincoln County, Courthouse, PO Box 8, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Phone: (704) 736-8525. Fax: (704) 736-8696

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MACON

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) -SYLVA OFFICE

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Cherokee County

R.E.A.C.H. OF MACON COUNTY, INC. - R.E.A.C.H. assists victims and witnesses of domestic violence and/or sexual assault by providing temporary safe shelter, food and transportation to necessary agencies providing assistance. R.E.A.C.H. also provides court accompaniment when necessary. Volunteer attorneys are needed to provide representation in child custody and equitable distribution cases, as well as provide general legal advice. Contact Ann Van Harlingen, Executive Director, PO Box 228, Franklin, NC 28744. Phone: (828) 369-5544

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) -SYLVA OFFICE- See Cherokee County

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MADISON

HELPMATE OF MADISON, INC. - This program assists families that are victims of domestic violence. Volunteer attorneys are needed to advise clients of their legal rights, to assist in emergency temporary child custody cases, to assist with emergency protective orders and to assist in separation and equitable distribution cases. Contact Kathy Jacobs, Executive Director, PO Box 457, Marshall, NC 28753. Phone: (828) 649-2446

MOUNTAIN AREA VOLUNTEER LAWYERS (MAVL) - See Buncombe County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Avery County

PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES (PLS) - See Buncombe County

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MARTIN

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - NEW BERN OFFICE - See Beaufort County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Beaufort County

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MCDOWELL

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - MORGANTON OFFICE - See Alexander County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Henderson County

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MECKLENBURG

CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER - The voluntary component of the program refers the following types of case: contested custody, mental health, special education, delinquency, and school exclusion. Contact Nadia Abdelazim at nabdelazim@childrenslaw.org or Melanie Byrd at mbyrd@childrenslaw.org, 601 E. 5th Street Suite 408, Charlotte, NC 28202. Phone: (704) 331-9474

THE VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM (VLP) - Works collaboratively with organizations in Meckleburg County to provide legal assistance for indigent families and individuals in civil cases. This program also provides legal services for qualifying nonprofit organizations. Volunteers for the VLP are expected to represent a minimum of at least two clients per year. The program is designed to schedule each attorney's time when it is most convenient for him or her, to structure it usefully, and to limit it to a modest number of hours per year. Contact Stacie MacArthur at macarthur@meckbar.org, Mecklenburg County Bar, 438 Queens Rd., Charlotte, NC 28207. Phone: (704) 375-8624. Fax: (704) 333-6209

LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY (LSE) - Administers legal assistance for elderly citizens aged 60 and over. Under this program, the client is given the name and telephone number of the volunteer attorney and it is the client's responsibility to contact the attorney within 30 days to schedule an appointment. Follow-up paperwork s processed by the office. Contact Valerie Egzibher at lseval@earthlink.net. Legal Services for the Elderly, 1431 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204. Phone: (704) 334-0400. Fax: (704) 971-2269

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - CHARLOTTE OFFICE - LANC is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to low-income individuals statewide. The Charlotte Office provides legal services to low-income persons in Mecklenburg County. Contact: Ted Fillette tedf@legalaidnc.org, VLP Coordinator 1431 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204. Phone: (704) 376-1600; Fax: (704) 376-8627

LEGAL SERVICES OF SOUTHERN PIEDMONT (LSSP) - LSSP is a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance to low-income families and individuals who meet certain financial criteria. LSSP handles a variety of civil matters including but not limited to: domestic violence protective orders, tax matters, public benefits, medicaid, medicare, and consumer law. Contact: Ken Schorr at kens@lssp.org, 1431 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: (704) 376-1600 Fax: (704) 376-8627

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MITCHELL

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - BOONE OFFICE - See Alleghany County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Avery County

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MONTGOMERY

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - GREENSBORO OFFICE - See Davidson County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - Contact Lee Malpass lee.e.malpass@nccourts.org, PO Box 1925, Asheboro, NC 27204. Phone: (336) 318-6910. Fax: (336) 633-7662

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MOORE

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - HILLSBOROUGH OFFICE) - See Alamance County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Montgomery County

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NASH

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) -WILSON OFFICE - See Edgecombe County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Edgecombe County

SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM - See Edgecombe County

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NEW HANOVER

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - WILMINGTON OFFICE - See Bladen County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - Contact Liz Kachris-Jones liz.k.jones@nccourts.org, District Administrator, 206 N. 4th Street, Suite 9, Wilmington, NC 28401 Phone: (910) 251-2662. Fax: (910) 251-2748

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NORTHAMPTON

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - AHOSKIE OFFICE - See Bertie County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Bertie County

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ONSLOW

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - WILMINGTON OFFICE - See Bladen County

ONSLOW WOMEN'S CENTER - The Center provides shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Volunteer attorneys are needed to provide legal advocacy for women in child custody, separation and divorce cases. Contact Donald Shreve, 226 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28541. Phone: (910) 347-4000

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ORANGE

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - HILLSBOROUGH OFFICE) - See Alamance County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Chatham County

THE WOMEN'S CENTER - The Women’s Center - The Center, located in Chapel Hill, offers several opportunities for volunteer attorneys. Center clients who have legal questions are given the telephone number of a participating attorney to call for a scheduled 15-minute conversation. Attorneys may also sign up to review law student memos written about clients’ specific legal issues. Time commitments are varied and flexible. For more information or to participate, see www.womenspace.org, or contact the Women’s Center at (919) 968-4610, 210 Henderson Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

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PAMLICO

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Carteret County

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - NEW BERN OFFICE - See Beaufort County

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PASQUOTANK

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - AHOSKIE OFFICE - See Bertie County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Camden County

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PENDER

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - WILMINGTON OFFICE - See Bladen County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See New Hanover County

ONSLOW WOMEN'S CENTER - See Onslow County

SAFE HAVEN OF PENDER, INC. - This program provides shelter and services to domestic violence victims and their children. Volunteer attorneys are needed to assist victims in court proceedings. Contact Ed Minnich, PO Box 657, Burgaw, NC 28425. Phone: (910) 259-8989

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PERQUIMANS

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - AHOSKIE OFFICE - See Bertie County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Camden County

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PERSON

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) -DURHAM OFFICE) - See Durham County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Caswell County

PRIVATE ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM - See Franklin County

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PITT

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Beaufort County

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA -LANC - GREENVILLE OFFICE - See Beaufort County

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POLK

MOUNTAIN AREA VOLUNTEER LAWYERS (MAVL) - See Buncombe County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Henderson County

PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES (PLS) - See Buncombe County

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - ASHEVILLE OFFICE - See Buncombe County

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RANDOLPH

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA - GREENSBORO OFFICE - See Davidson County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Montgomery County

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RICHMOND

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - HILLSBOROUGH OFFICE - See Alamance County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Anson County

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ROBESON

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC)- PEMBROKE OFFICE - Dale G. Deese daled@legalaidnc.org, Senior Managing Attorney, PO Drawer 939, Pembroke, NC 28372. Phone: (910) 521-2831 Web page: www.legalaidnc.org

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - Contact Valerie Pearce valerie.pearce@nccourts.org, District Administrator, 108 W. 8th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358. Phone: (910) 671-3077. Fax: (910) 737-4083

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ROCKINGHAM

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - GREENSBORO OFFICE - See Davidson County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Caswell County

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ROWAN

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - GREENSBORO OFFICE - See Davidson County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Cabarrus County

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RUTHERFORD

MOUNTAIN AREA VOLUNTEER LAWYERS (MAVL) - See Buncombe County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Henderson County

PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES (PLS) - See Buncombe County

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SAMPSON

SAFE HAVEN OF PENDER, INC. - See Pender County

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LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - SMITHFIELD OFFICE - See Harnett County

SCOTLAND

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) FAYETTEVILLE OFFICE - See Cumberland County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Hoke County

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - CONCORD OFFICE - See Cabarrus County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Anson County

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STOKES

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - WINSTON-SALEM OFFICE - See Davie County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - Contact Linda Devine Linda.a.devine@nccourts.org, 119A Crutchfield Street, PO Box 1246, Dobson, NC 27017. Phone: (336) 386-4090. Fax: (336) 386-4614

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SURRY

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - WINSTON SALEM OFFICE - See Davie County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Stokes County

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SWAIN

30TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM - See Cherokee County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Clay County

R.E.A.C.H. OF MACON COUNTY, INC. - See Macon County

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) -SYLVA OFFICE - See Cherokee County

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TRANSYLVANIA

MOUNTAIN AREA VOLUNTEER LAWYERS (MAVL) - See Buncombe County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Henderson County

PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES (PLS) - See Buncombe County

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TYRELL

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Beaufort County

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - NEW BERN OFFICE - See Beaufort County

SENIOR CITIZENS PRO BONO PROGRAM - See Beaufort County

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UNION

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - CONCORD OFFICE - See Cabarrus County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Anson County

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VANCE

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - DURHAM OFFICE - See Durham County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Franklin County

PRIVATE ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM - See Franklin County

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WAKE

INTERACT - Interact is a private, nonprofit United Way Agency created in 1984 to address the needs of battered women and their children and survivors of sexual assault. The agency provides transitional shelter with a comprehensive support program designed to help battered women and their children move toward violence-free lifestyles; crisis intervention to respond to the need for emotional support, information and reassurance; and community education through which over 150 domestic violence and sexual assault presentations are facilitated per year. Contact Suzanne Chester, Legal Aid of North Carolina - Raleigh Office, Post Office Box 1731, Raleigh, NC 27601. Phone: (919) 828-4647. Fax:: 839-3970

GUARDIAN AD LITEM PRO BONO PROJECT - The Project needs attorneys to volunteer their time on appeals, termination of parental rights cases, advocacy issues and as guardian ad litems.

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) -RALEIGH OFFICE - LANC is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to low-income individuals statewide. The Raleigh Office provides free legal services to low-income persons in Wake County. Contact Victor Boone Victorb@legalaidnc.org, Senior Managing Attorney, Post Office Box 1731, Raleigh, NC 27601. Phone: (919) 832-4647. Fax 839-3970. Web page: www.legalaidnc.org

WAKE COUNTY VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM - The Volunteer Lawyers Program is a joint project of Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) - Raleigh Office and the Wake County Bar Association. The screening and referral of clients are done by the LANC -Raleigh Office staff. Volunteer lawyer assistance is needed in the following areas of law: consumer; landlord/tenant; family and domestic; employment; social security; public assistance; education and law; and preparation of wills and powers of attorneys. Contact Celia Mansaray celiam@legalaidnc.org, Pro Bono Coordinator, PO Box 1731, Raleigh, NC 27602. Phone: (919) 828-4647. Fax: 839-3970

WOMEN'S CENTER OF WAKE COUNTY - The Center's purpose is to promote the growth, productiveness, and well-being of the women in the Wake County area through a variety of programs of counseling, educational, informational and vocational nature; and to provide these services in a secure, supportive environment that is responsive to a woman-s emotional need and economic level. Legal Informational Services are available to help women understand their legal rights and options. In addition to answering questions about North Carolina law, they also provide the emotional support needed to help women better cope with court procedures and other complexities of the judicial system. Specific services include: Domestic Legal Services; an Attorney Hotline four times per month; and a Domestic Legal Clinic three times per month. Contact Gean Williams, 128 E. Hargett Street, Suite 10, Raleigh, NC 27601. Phone: (919) 829-3711

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WARREN

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) -DURHAM OFFICE - See Durham County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Franklin County

PRIVATE ATTORNEY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM - See Franklin County

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WASHINGTON

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Beaufort County

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - NEW BERN OFFICE - See Beaufort County

SENIOR CITIZENS PRO BONO PROGRAM - See Beaufort County

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WATAUGA

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - BOONE OFFICE - See Alleghany County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Avery County

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WAYNE

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) -WILSON OFFICE - See Edgecombe County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Greene County

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WILKES

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - BOONE OFFICE - See Alleghany County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Alleghany County

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WILSON

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) -WILSON OFFICE - See Edgecombe County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Edgecombe County

SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM - See Edgecombe County

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YADKIN

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) -WINSTON SALEM OFFICE - See Davie County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Alleghany County

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YANCEY

LEGAL AID OF NORTH CAROLINA (LANC) - BOONE OFFICE - See Alleghany County

OFFICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES - See Avery County

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