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DC Volunteer Lawyers Project

Washington, DC | http://www.dcvlp.org
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About Us

DC Volunteer Lawyers Project creates, supports, and utilizes a network of volunteer lawyers to provide high-quality, pro bono legal services to domestic violence victims and at-risk children. Our 450 active volunteers are part of a team which includes a Supervising Attorney, and DCVLP’s Client Advocate and support staff. We assign volunteers in pairs for additional support.


Our Supervising Attorneys are in court every day sitting by the volunteers’ side at counsel’s table. They help volunteers prepare witnesses, respond to judges’ unanticipated questions, handle combative respondents, and negotiate settlements. They are also available outside of court to review all court filings, edit direct and cross examination questions, provide insight into particular judges’ preferences, and advise on case strategy. Our Paralegal and interns help with obtaining court documents, conducting criminal records checks and preparing exhibits for trial. So that our volunteers can focus on the legal work, our Client Advocate helps clients with their non-legal needs, providing crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to much-needed social services. Our volunteer team is rounded out by our Volunteer Coordinator, who manages onboarding and administrative needs, and our Domestic Violence Program Manager, who matches volunteers with cases and partner volunteers.


Additional Volunteer Resources: DCVLP offers dozens of in-person training events annually, as well as online training videos for those who can’t attend in person. We provide an extensive online legal resource library with pleadings, court forms, case law, and practice tips. We send out a weekly e-newsletter to keep volunteers updated on DCVLP activities, as well as legal resources, local events, and job listings. And lastly, we provide malpractice insurance, subscription resources, a dedicated volunteer office, and conference space to meet with clients.


Come be a voice against violence! Please visit www.dcvlp.org for more info.

DC Volunteer Lawyers Project creates, supports, and utilizes a network of volunteer lawyers to provide high-quality, pro bono legal services to domestic violence victims and at-risk children. Our 450 active volunteers are part of a team…

Issue Areas Include

  • Children & Youth
  • Immigrants or Refugees
  • Legal Assistance
  • Victim Support
  • Women

Location & Contact

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    info@dcvlp.org
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    5335 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Ste. 440, Washington, DC 20015, United States
    Washington, DC 20015

Current listings by DC Volunteer Lawyers Project

JobsLocationDate Posted
Supervising Attorney (Child Advocacy Program)Washington, DCMay 5, 2023
Staff Attorney (Child Advocacy Program)Washington, DCMay 5, 2023
Data and Grants CoordinatorWashington, DCMay 1, 2023

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