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Reviewed October 1, 2026

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Legal Aid of North Carolina offers civil legal assistance and a JusticeHub application portal. Intake does not guarantee representation.

Who can apply

Eligibility and case capacity are screened. Dedicated helplines serve some specialized needs.

What help is available

JusticeHub supports applications, secure messages, document uploads and case updates. Accepted cases may receive legal help.

Documents to prepare

  • Issue and county.
  • Notices and court dates.
  • Income and household information requested.

How to get started

  1. Apply online

    Use JusticeHub.

  2. Call if needed

    General intake866-219-5262 is listed Monday–Friday,9a.m.–3p.m.

  3. Explain urgent dates

    Follow the intake worker’s document requests.

After applying

Continue meeting deadlines until a lawyer advises otherwise.

Website screenshots

These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.

The Legal Aid of North Carolina Get Help page with the helpline and JusticeHub intake.
August 2026 reference screenshot.
The Legal Aid NC eviction self-help library.
August 2026 reference screenshot.

Common questions

Is JusticeHub available anytime?

Online intake is available through the portal.

Can I call for general intake?

Yes, during listed hours.

Is criminal defense provided here?

The general service is civil legal aid.

Does submitting mean a lawyer accepted?

No.

Sources and review

Content checked October 1, 2026 using Legal Aid NC current intake. Current eligibility and the final decision remain with the program.

Historical screenshots: source reference.