About the Center
The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center transforms lives by providing free legal assistance to individuals, nonprofit organizations and small businesses through volunteer lawyers.
The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center was established in 1978. Since then, the Pro Bono Center has become the largest provider of pro bono legal help in the District of Columbia.
The Center serves more than 20,000 individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses each year. With the support of our generous donors and more than 1,500 dedicated attorney volunteers, we operate award-winning legal clinics, projects, and resource centers where and when the community most needs our help.
Help for Individuals
The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center offers neighborhood brief advice and referral clinics and resource centers at the D.C. Superior Court that may help you as you navigate your legal issues.
Help for Nonprofits
Since 1999, the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center has operated the Nonprofit Legal Assistance Program to provide legal assistance to the District of Columbia’s community-based nonprofit organizations.
Help for Small Businesses
Since 1999, the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center has operated the Small Business Legal Assistance Program to provide legal assistance to the District of Columbia’s small businesses.
Volunteers and Training
We offer a wide range of in-depth trainings that will equip you with the skills and legal knowledge necessary to provide pro bono services in areas outside of your practice or expertise.
Reports and Financial Information
Read more about the Pro Bono Center’s recent program accomplishments and finances.
Pro Bono Center Leadership
The Pro Bono Center is governed by the Board of Directors with input from the Pro Bono Committee.
Making a Difference: Pro Bono Center Success Stories
The Center has been transforming lives of D.C. residents in need for more than 40 years.
With your support, the Center’s clinics, resource centers, and projects will help more than 20,000 D.C. residents living in poverty avoid eviction, protect and preserve their families, secure vital benefits, and more.
