North Carolina Legal Services

02/07/2026

I talk to community members every day who don't know what to do—or to not do—when interacting with law enforcement. Knowing your rights is the first step to being able to use them effectively.

And this isn't legal theory. These are your rights regardless of immigration or citizenship status, and they exist to protect all of us from overreach by law enforcement.

11/19/2025

North Carolina seeing the most aggressive federal immigration enforcement in years and families across our state are already being harmed.

Everyone regardless of immigration or citizenship status is another constitutional rights right now. This video walks you through the essentials if you encounter ICE or if they come to your home.

Like it. Share it. Support your neighbors. We protect each other.

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06/02/2025

Pride isn’t just a celebration—it’s how we remember those who fought for dignity, for safety, and for the right to live and love freely.

Pride reminds us that justice isn’t given—it’s demanded, especially by those the law once excluded. It reminds us that for too many people, and for far too long, the law has been a weapon when it should have been a shield.

At North Carolina Legal Services, we serve LGBTQ+ clients every day who are fighting to keep their jobs, their kids, their homes, and their healthcare. We see the impact of anti-queer policies not as abstract debates—but as daily injustices.

This Pride Month, we stand with our clients, our staff, and our community in the fight for full equality. Not just in the law—but in the lives we’re building together.

🌈 Justice belongs to everyone—let’s look out for each other.

05/02/2025

Your child has rights—and so do you.

If your child has a disability and struggles in school, they may be entitled to support through an IEP (Individualized Education Program). But what happens when schools delay, deny, or mishandle that process?

Too many families in North Carolina are told to wait, told their child is “doing fine,” or shut out of decisions. That’s not just frustrating—it may be a violation of the law.

At North Carolina Legal Services, we believe families deserve more than confusion. You deserve answers.

We’ve created a free guide to help you recognize the most common IEP violations in North Carolina—so you can protect your child’s education and stand in your full legal power.

Want to know what to watch for?
Go to the link in bio to read Part 1 of our series.

02/18/2025

📢 Fairness isn’t a Zero-Sum Game!

When we remove barriers and create real opportunities for everyone, we don’t just help a few—we build stronger workplaces, communities, and systems that benefit all of us.

DEI isn’t about winners and losers. It’s about ensuring everyone has a fair shot. ⚖️

Read more in our latest blog! Link in Bio

💬 Tell us—how has fairness & inclusion made a difference in your life or community?

02/18/2025

Fairness Helps Us All—DEI Is Not a Zero-Sum Game

Too often, efforts to create fairness and inclusion are framed as if they come at someone else’s expense. But that’s not how equity works. When we remove barriers and create real opportunities for everyone, we build stronger workplaces, communities, and systems that benefit all of us.

At North Carolina Legal Services, we see this firsthand. Fairness isn’t about taking from one to give to another—it’s about ensuring everyone has an equal shot at success.

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How have you seen diversity, equity, and inclusion create positive change in your community? Drop a comment below!

When you hear “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” or DEI, what comes to mind? For many, it’s a conversation about race or gender—but here’s the thing: DEI is about so much more. It’s not about giving special treatment to anyone. It’s not about grievance or politics. It’s about recogn...

02/06/2025

📢 Worried about recent ICE arrests in your community? You’re not alone—we’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to safely support neighbors during these situations.

At North Carolina Legal Services (NCLS), we put together a simple guide on what to do if you witness an ICE arrest. It covers:

🔹 How to document safely without interfering
🔹 What ICE agents can and can’t legally do
🔹 Where to report unlawful behavior by police

Knowing your rights protects you and your community.

📲 Read the full guide in the link below:

https://www.northcarolinalegalservices.org/article/know-your-rights-what-to-do-if-you-witness-an-ice-arrest

12/16/2024

Need assistance with child support or landlord issues in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill? We're here to offer affordable support for any legal matter you might face. Contact us today!

12/15/2024

What sets us apart from other fee-for-service legal firms? Our fees are on a 𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞!

This means we charge based on your household income and how many dependents you have.

Interested in learning more? Reach out to us now via the link on our bio!

12/15/2024

Have you ever noticed how we have established systems for legal matters like marriages, but not for issues such as divorces, landlord disputes, and more?

Join Rich Gittings, founder of North Carolina Legal Services, as he delves into this thought-provoking topic.

11/20/2024

Did you know that earning just $13.50 an hour can 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐢𝐝 for eviction assistance?

That’s where we step in, offering services tailored to your household income and the number of dependents you have.

Don't hesitate to contact us for any legal support you might need by clicking on the link in our bio!

08/06/2024

Are you nervous about representing yourself in court? Don't worry, we have compiled a list of tips on how to better represent yourself in court!

Read more on this in our latest blog (link in bio).