Yes—if you have a low income, there are free and sliding-scale legal aid services in Charlotte, NC available to help with a variety of civil legal issues. Here are the main options:
🏢 Legal Aid of North Carolina – Charlotte Office
A statewide nonprofit offering free civil legal help in Mecklenburg County for income-eligible folks (at or below ~125% of the federal poverty line)
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They handle cases involving housing (eviction, foreclosure, repairs), debt, consumer protection, public benefits, domestic violence protective orders, and more—though they don’t handle criminal defense, divorce (except in special clinics), or personal injury
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In-person intake Monday–Friday, 8:30–5:00 at 5525 Albemarle Rd, Suite 100 (Charlotte).
Phone: 704‑594‑8662 (local) or 1‑866‑219‑5262 (state toll‑free for clients)
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🛡️ Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
Focuses on helping low-income individuals and families facing safety, housing, health, income, benefits, immigration help, criminal record expunction, elderly legal issues, veterans, taxes, etc.
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Services:
Helpline for Mecklenburg County: 704‑376‑1600 (Spanish: 1‑800‑247‑1931)
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Offices also at 5535 Albemarle Rd.
They offer full representation, advice, outreach, and education.
ℹ️ Other Support
LawHelpNC.org provides a directory of ~49 free/low‑cost legal aid providers statewide
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Special programs include:
Disability Rights NC, Land Loss Prevention, NC Prisoner Legal Services, Farmworker Unit, etc.
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✅ How to Get Help
Check your income and issue type—these services help those at or below certain income levels and who face civil (not criminal) legal issues.
Call or visit intake offices:
Legal Aid NC Charlotte: 704‑594‑8662 / 1‑866‑219‑5262 (M–F 8:30–5 pm)
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Charlotte Center: 704‑376‑1600 (Spanish line above)
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Gather documents—pay stubs, proof of income, lease, eviction notice, benefit letters, etc.
Describe your problem clearly (eviction, wage issue, benefit denial, domestic violence order, etc.) to see if it's something they can help with.
🧭 Example from Reddit
Locals frequently report success by reaching out to these agencies:
“Call Legal Aid of North Carolina at 1‑866‑219‑5262. Tell them you have an unemployment benefits Overpayment with an upcoming appeals hearing. At a minimum they should provide you...resources”
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🔹 Additional Resources
Mecklenburg County Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service offers low-cost consultations (about $50 for 30 minutes) if your issue falls outside free legal aid criteria
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Safe Alliance supports domestic violence survivors—legal aid and eviction support included
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🟢 Bottom Line
✔️ Yes—you can access free or low-cost legal help in Charlotte if you’re low-income and dealing with civil issues like eviction, benefits, consumer/debt matters, domestic violence, and more.
✔️ Start with Legal Aid NC or Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, gather relevant documents, and call their helpline to check eligibility and schedule intake.
Need help figuring out which office to call first or what documents you’ll need? Happy to walk you through it.
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