Because knowing your rights shouldn’t depend on your income.
Whether you’re navigating immigration, housing, public benefits, or family issues—legal support can feel overwhelming and expensive. At Despierta, we’ve gathered trusted nonprofit legal providers offering affordable or free services to help you protect yourself and your family.
These services are designed with care for immigrants, low-income families, and anyone in need of legal guidance.
Immigration & Legal Status
International House – Legal Department
📍 1611 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204
📞 704-333-8099
🌐 ihclt.org
🛍 Offers immigration legal services, citizenship help, and support navigating status issues.
La Coalición – Centro de Servicios Legales para Inmigrantes
📍 4938 Central Ave #101, Charlotte, NC 28205
📞 704-531-3848
🌐 latinamericancoalition.org
🛍 Provides legal consultations, application help, and community support in Spanish.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte
📍 1123 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28203
📞 704-376-1600
🌐 ccdoc.org
🛍 Affordable, trusted immigration legal services from a bilingual nonprofit agency.
Housing, Public Benefits & More
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
📍 5535 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
📞 704-376-1600
🌐 charlottelegaladvocacy.org
🛍 Legal help for public benefits, housing, and consumer protection issues.
Statewide Legal Support
Legal Aid of North Carolina
📍 319 Chapanoke Rd, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27603 (statewide office)
📞 1-866-219-5262
🌐 legalaidnc.org
🛍 Free legal help for low-income families across NC—available in English and Spanish.
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