DCVLP offers the following services in our DC & MD offices:

Washington, DC

CIVIL PROTECTION ORDERS

DCVLP attorneys can assist domestic violence survivors in DC find immediate safety from their abusers through a Civil Protection Order (CPO), or “stay-away” order. In DC, the court can grant the CPO for a maximum of 2 years at a time.

FAMILY LAW

DCVLP attorneys can assist domestic violence survivors in DC and their children find long-term safety and stability through a permanent divorce and/or custody order.

IMMIGRATION

DCVLP attorneys can assist immigrant survivors of violence living in DC and their families find relief through a variety of means, such as asylum, special visas for victims of crime, standby guardianship, and adjustments in status.

LEGAL CLINICS

DC residents may receive free legal consultations from DCVLP attorneys regarding protective orders, divorce, custody, and immigration matters at any of our walk-in clinics across the District.

Montgomery County, MD

Protective Orders

DCVLP attorneys can assist domestic violence survivors in Montgomery County, MD find immediate safety from their abusers through a Protective Order, or “stay-away” order. In MD, the court can grant the protective order for a maximum of 1 year at a time.

FAMILY LAW

DCVLP attorneys can assist domestic violence survivors in Montgomery County, MD and their children find long-term safety and stability through a permanent divorce and/or custody order.

Are you in need of help?

We are here for you!

For assistance in Washington, DC:

Please call our DC Client Intake Line at (202) 425-7573 or complete our Online Intake Form.

Our DC office can help with protection orders, custody, child support, divorce, immigration and other matters. All conversations are absolutely confidential.

For assistance in Montgomery County, MD:

Please call our MD Client Intake Line at (202) 464-1700 or email Marylandintake@dcvlp.org.

Our Montgomery County office can help with protection orders, custody, child support, divorce and other family law matters. All conversations are absolutely confidential.