About Us
CLADC delivers access to justice for the most vulnerable in metro-Washington DC, with the love of Jesus.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-partisan, legal services organization incorporated in 2007.
Our vision is that Justice and Mercy flow for the weary and burdened in metro-Washington, DC.
Money should not be the “price” of justice, but in a less-than-perfect world, it often is.
Washington, DC, has one of the highest poverty and unemployment rates in the nation, which means that many residents cannot afford typical attorney fees of $300-600 per hour to settle their legal matters.[1] They struggle to move past old criminal records, negotiate with negligent landlords, file for Social Security benefits, and manage inheritances.
Many cases have poor outcomes. Injustice persists — all for want of an expensive attorney.
Christian Legal Aid of DC steps in to resolve this inequity.
We provide free legal advice and services to low-income residents in the District by organizing legal clinics and connecting them to attorneys so they don’t have to navigate the legal system alone.
In 2023 alone, we provided legal aid to more than 650 people at no cost to them. Learn more about how the work of CLADC helps to fill the Justice Gap.
With our free legal services, our clients get access to the justice that would otherwise be denied them because they can’t afford an attorney.
CLADC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-partisan, Christian legal services organization incorporated in 2007.
Money should not be the “price” of justice, but in a less-than-perfect world, it often is.
Washington, DC, has one of the highest poverty and unemployment rates in the nation, which means that many residents cannot afford typical attorney fees of $300-600 per hour to settle their legal matters.[1] They struggle to move past old criminal records, negotiate with negligent landlords, file for Social Security benefits, and manage inheritances.
Many cases have poor outcomes. Injustice persists — all for want of an expensive attorney.
Christian Legal Aid of DC steps in to resolve this inequity.
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Putting our Christian faith in action
Here are some of the ways we work out our faith at CLADC.
“Learn to do good; seek justice, rebuke the oppressor; defend the fatherless, plead for the widow.” — Isaiah 1:17
Jesus-Centered.
We are centered in Jesus and compelled by His love to serve our neighbors in His name.
Excellence.
We serve every client as though we were serving the Lord. Everyone is worth of excellent service and care.
Client-Focused
Our clients’ journeys are stories of perseverance in the face of challenges. We support them on their journey toward justice.
Community-Present
We are neighbors serving neighbors. We listen to and learn from our clients about the needs affecting their communities.
Joy
Our work is fueled by the oxygen of joy. Just as a flame needs oxygen to burn brightly, we need joy to be a light for others.
* Sources
Edelman, Peter B. (2019). Delivering Justice: Addressing Civil Legal Needs in the District of Columbia. Washington, DC: D.C. Access to Justice Commission, p. 1.