Legal Aid of North Carolina - Downtown Durham Office

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Family Law Attorney

3.7(78 Google reviews)

411 W Chapel Hill St Ste 1a, Durham, NC 27701, United States

Information last updated October 14, 2026

Practice Areas

Real Estate Social Security & Disability Family Law

About Legal Aid of North Carolina - Downtown Durham Office

Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide nonprofit law firm dedicated to providing free legal services in civil matters to low-income individuals. The firm works to ensure equal access to justice and remove legal barriers to economic opportunity for residents across North Carolina. It assists families with critical issues related to housing, safety, education, and economic stability, helping clients navigate challenges such as eviction, domestic violence, and loss of essential benefits.

The firm's services encompass a broad range of civil legal issues, including:

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Housing (evictions, fair housing, foreclosures)
Consumer Issues (bankruptcy, debt collection)
Government Benefits (Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare)
Family Law (divorce, child custody)
Employment (workplace issues, unemployment benefits)
Education
Criminal Record Expunction
Disaster Relief
Veterans Law
Immigration

Legal Aid of North Carolina also offers education and outreach programs to empower communities with legal knowledge. The Durham office, located at 411 W. Chapel Hill Rd., Suite 1A, Durham, NC 27701, is managed by Dietrich McMillan. The firm serves clients in multiple languages, including Arabic, Bengali, German, English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Dietrich McMillan — Managing Attorney
Services listed: Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, Housing, Consumer Issues, Government Benefits, Family Law, Employment, Education, Criminal record expunction, Disaster Relief, Veterans, Immigrants, Community economic development
Languages: Arabic, Bengali, German, English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Fees: Legal Aid of North Carolina is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people.
Offices: 411 W. Chapel Hill Rd. Suite 1A Durham NC 27701

Source: legalaidnc.org · checked October 14, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–5 pm
Thursday: 9 am–5 pm
Friday: 9 am–5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Details & Amenities

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Downtown Durham Office — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Legal Aid of North Carolina - Downtown Durham Office located?+

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Downtown Durham Office is located at 411 W Chapel Hill St Ste 1a, Durham, NC 27701, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Legal Aid of North Carolina - Downtown Durham Office handle?+

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Downtown Durham Office handles Real Estate, Social Security & Disability, Family Law. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Legal Aid of North Carolina - Downtown Durham Office?+

Call Legal Aid of North Carolina - Downtown Durham Office at +1 866-219-5262 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Legal Aid of North Carolina - Downtown Durham Office well rated?+

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Downtown Durham Office has a 3.7-star rating based on 78 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

5 reviews

Michael Ford· via Google
really bad service you download the app and pay ur $5.00 fee to talk with someone then you get bill $35.00to your checking account without your consent until you check your account. I give them a half of a star😡🤬😖
a year ago
Wenona Young· via Google
Horrible Lawyers especially Christina Belville. They don't want to help anyone.
5 months ago
Alphaeus Swinney· via Google
A complete waste of time. You'll be on hold for a long time. If you are by chance on hold for longer than 45 mins they will drop your call. The Justice Hub online is a joke.It won't even load the questionnaire to begin my intake process. If I could I'd give it a -⭐️.
7 months ago
Jay R.· via Google
They took my case a few days before first appearance after a 3 day continuance she got my case dismissed!! Ms.Downing is phenomenal and deserves all the good in the world!! I would imagine her colleagues are held to the same regard! Thank you for everything!!!
10 months ago
Kayla Allison· via Google
Wasted almost 20 minutes of my life I can't get back. I sat on the phone and they told me a whole lot of nothing. Pretty much told me I had no options and I either pay the landlord what they're asking for or go to court. The point of going to legal aid is to have a cheaper route, but at this point you're better off just getting an expensive lawyer that would actually help. My apartment was not safe to live in. We had mold, leaks, water damage, soft spots in the floor and plumbing issues. We have pictures and documentation showing that. Legal aid basically was on the apartment complex side. Waste of time
4 months ago

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