Delaware Volunteer Legal Services
Family Law Attorney
4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
Information last updated
Practice Areas
About Delaware Volunteer Legal Services
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS) was established in 1981 by the Delaware State Bar Association to address the need for pro bono legal services in Delaware. The organization is committed to its mission of providing quality pro bono civil legal services to eligible Delawareans facing critical civil legal issues.
DVLS operates with a Board of Directors and staff, collaborating with volunteer attorneys to assist clients. The firm aims to empower underserved communities by offering compassionate advocacy and essential civil legal services, striving to expand its reach and impact for justice.
Key practice areas for DVLS include family law for victims of domestic violence, estate matters such as wills and advance healthcare directives, Miller Trusts, and uncontested adult guardianships. The organization also provides assistance with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Project Rightful Owner cases, and expungement/pardon reviews.
From the firm’s website
- Attorneys
- Janine N. Howard-O'Rangers, Esquire — Executive Director
- Jacquelyn A. Chacona, Esquire — Deputy Director
- Thomas V. McDonough, Esquire — Director of Pro Bono Recruitment
- Christina M. Showalter, Esquire — Staff Attorney
- Angela Desmond, Esquire — Staff Attorney
- Don C. Brown, Esq. — President
- Lawrence S. Dexler, Esq. — Vice President
- Tiffany A. Poole, Esq.
- Leslie Spoltore, Esq.
- Kara Swasey, Esq
- Dana Harrington-Conner, Esq.
- Wilson Gualpa, Esq.
- Services listed
- Family law (for victims of domestic violence only), Estate, Miller Trusts, Guardianship of an adult (uncontested), Assistance with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Protect Rightful Owner, Expungement/Pardons
- Founded
- 1981
- Fees
- Delaware Volunteer Legal Services provides quality pro bono legal services to indigent and eligible Delawareans with meritorious civil legal problems.
Source: dvls.org · checked October 22, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.
Hours of Operation
- Monday
- 9AM–4:30PM
- Tuesday
- 9AM–4:30PM
- Wednesday
- 9AM–4:30PM
- Thursday
- 9AM–4:30PM
- Friday
- 9AM–4:30PM
- Saturday
- 9AM–5PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Related Videos
Delaware Right to Counsel Press Conference
Why is Delaware so Important? | Kathryn McCall
Delaware Has Ignored Alternative Press Since Joe Biden in 2008 Will AG Denn be any Different in King
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Delaware Volunteer Legal Services located?
+
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services is at 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803.
What services does Delaware Volunteer Legal Services list on its website?
+
When checked on October 22, 2026, the firm's website (dvls.org) listed Family law (for victims of domestic violence only), Estate, Miller Trusts, Guardianship of an adult (uncontested), Assistance with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Protect Rightful Owner, Expungement/Pardons.
How do I contact Delaware Volunteer Legal Services?
+
Call Delaware Volunteer Legal Services at (302) 478-8680. Its website is dvls.org.
When is Delaware Volunteer Legal Services open?
+
Monday to Friday: 9AM–4:30PM. Saturday: 9AM–5PM. Sunday: closed.
How is Delaware Volunteer Legal Services rated on Google?
+
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services has a 3.1-star rating on Google from 24 reviews.
Client Reviews
5 reviews- michael burkey· via Google
Very knowledgeable people who are very interested in helping you with your problems and return calls a.s.a.p. .they keep you in the loop at all times. I spoke with Amber Lowe who was so nice and helpful.
6 years ago - Talia· via Google
In my experience with DVLS, I have this to say: This organization is very helpful. They have resources needed to direct you to their partnering organizations and will try their best to help you. If a matter is beyond their program offerings, they will give you information to another organization. Coming from a person as myself, to give an organization 5 stars is huge. Delaware Volunteer Legal Services deserves five stars.
2 years ago - Sarah Pyle· via Google
Angela Desmond has been my attorney for a PFA case. She has been an incredible professional. She has been responsive, attentive, warm and compassionate. I feel like she has demonstrated empathy and kindness towards me. It is clear that she cares very much for people and justice. Berma did my intake application. She is a gem. She was professional and courteous. She was also very responsive. In light of their increased work load due to short staffing they never treated me like a burden. They always took their time and made me feel at ease. I am thoroughly satisfied with my experience with these individuals and DVLS.
4 years ago - Sean Cartwright· via Google
Par excellent. Gina has been very concise, detailed and professional through out the process of my dealings with them. They've assisted from start to the home stretch in the resolution of matters. Would definitely recommend and have. They are a great resource for me, being out of state, in dealing with in state matters.
11 months ago - Patty Patty· via Google
I didn't get the help I needed and have not heard back from the person in weeks that acted like they were going to help.
2 months ago
Other firms in Wilmington
