Legal Aid of North Carolina works with persons of low income in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties. LANC can assist you in the following matters:

Family Law Domestic Violence Limited Child Custody and Child Support   Other Unemployment Insurance

Housing Law Evictions Subsidized Housing Tenants' Rights Utilities

LANC handles public benefit cases, health cases, and consumer law cases in Cabarrus, Gaston, Stanly, and Union Counties. LANC does have income guidelines that one must meet in order to qualify for legal services.  For assistance in any of these areas call: (704) 376-1600

Council for Children's Rights

The Council for Children's Rights offers the most comprehensive range of specialized advocacy and legal services for children in North Carolina.  We train lawyers and lay volunteers to participate in representing children confronting an ever-complex and already over-burdened legal system to ensure the childs needs are met whether it be in cases involving parents arguing over their custody, an unmet educational need arising out of their exceptional circumstances, compulsory exclusion from school, being committed and confined for institutional mental treatment, or delinquency charges in juvenile court. The volunteer opportunities available offer exceptional value for those who really want to make a difference.

For more information about the Council contact CFCR at 704/372-7961. Visit the Council's Web site.