

Legal Aid of North Carolina-Gastonia office
VerifiedFamily Law Attorney
1508 S York Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052, United States
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About Legal Aid of North Carolina-Gastonia office
Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income individuals across North Carolina. The firm's mission is to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity for those who need it most. It maintains a presence in all 100 counties of North Carolina.
The organization assists clients with a range of civil legal issues, including housing rights, preventing unlawful evictions, and supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Its services extend to family law matters such as child custody and divorce, as well as employment issues like workplace discrimination and unemployment benefits. Legal Aid of North Carolina also provides help with government benefits, consumer issues, and disaster relief. Additionally, the firm offers assistance with criminal record expunction, education rights, and legal support for veterans and immigrants.
The firm's team comprises attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and staff, complemented by a network of pro bono volunteers. Beyond direct legal representation, Legal Aid of North Carolina empowers communities through education and outreach programs. In 2025, the firm managed over 25,000 cases, with 90% of its funding directly allocated to legal services.
From the firm’s website
- Attorneys
- Celia Pistolis — Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel
- Joseph Chilton — Litigation Director
- Holly Oner — Housing Practice Group Manager
- Jim Morgan — Domestic Violence/Family Law Practice Group Co-Manager
- Allison Young — Managing Attorney
- Ayanda Meachem — Managing Attorney
- Daniel Joyce — Managing Attorney
- Daniel Worrall — Managing Attorney
- Devin Trego — Managing Attorney
- Dietrich McMillan — Managing Attorney
- Elysia Prendergast-Jones — Managing Attorney
- Hannah Guerrier — Managing Attorney
- Services listed
- Disaster Relief, Housing, Family Law, Employment, Education, Government Benefits, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, Consumer Issues, Criminal Record Expunction, Veterans, Health Care
- Languages
- Arabic, Bengali, German, English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
- Fees
- Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal assistance in civil matters to low-income people.
- Offices
- 5525 Albemarle Road Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28212-3610 United States
Source: legalaidnc.org · checked October 11, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.
Hours of Operation
- Monday
- 9 am–1:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 9 am–1:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 9 am–1:30 pm
- Thursday
- 9 am–1:30 pm
- Friday
- 9 am–1:30 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
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Legal Aid of North Carolina-Gastonia office — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Legal Aid of North Carolina-Gastonia office located?+
Legal Aid of North Carolina-Gastonia office is located at 1508 S York Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.
What kind of cases does Legal Aid of North Carolina-Gastonia office handle?+
Legal Aid of North Carolina-Gastonia office handles Civil Litigation, Employment, Family Law. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.
How do I contact Legal Aid of North Carolina-Gastonia office?+
Call Legal Aid of North Carolina-Gastonia 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-Gastonia office well rated?+
Legal Aid of North Carolina-Gastonia office has a 3.3-star rating based on 81 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.
Client Reviews
5 reviews- Felicia Boone Stephens· via Google
I inherited my home from my husband, a Vietnam veteran who had stated this in his WILL and a letter since we worked hard to pay our home off in 2011. However During the pandemic I had covid and his ex-wife falsified documents and did a deed change on a Saturday and put us out without Due process. Not expecting his death funds were low, so I asked LEGAL AID TO HELP they didn't investigate they said it didn't look like any foul play and closed it. Are you serious? Even the title company said it was solid that everything in his name was supposed to go directly to my name. So here we are 2 plus years living Iike Nomads, something I wasn't raised to know how to do so its been hard. I've lost eyesight in the right eye from a fall almost amputate my leg from celliutius not to mention me and my dog freezing every winter and heat in the summer. It's been hell, and I still keep the faith praying for God to send us someone with compassion and give me back my retirement, our home.
2 years ago - Crystal Oxford· via Google
Been trying to get help for 2 months but keep getting told "apply again next month." So I decided to do what I needed done, myself. However, I do have a few questions and can't get anyone on the phone. Also, why say you have evening hours on Monday and Thursday but when I call it says Sorry we are closed! 🙄🤦🏼♀️
4 years ago - Amy Evers· via Google
Just wanted to say thank you ! Ayo absolutely amazing very professional. Let me know that they were gonna help me and they did and just really helped me feel like someone cared and somebody was there for me when I really needed. Thank you.
a year ago - Zach Pugh· via Google
If the option to give zero stars were available, I would. I have spent a month and a half trying to talk to someone within this office via phone. Waiting in the more than 10-person line, eventually getting to number 2 in line just for the system to hang up on me for reaching the maximum hold time. I even have tried catching the office when it opens to have the same result. Of course, I call back and repeat this process over and over again. Just for the results to be the same each and every time. This pro bono service needs to improve its connection with the community that it aims to help.
a year ago - charles gale· via Google
This place is definitely committing some type of fraud. They claim they are open everyday but everyday I go they are closed. I walked 5 miles here and wasted my time because whoever is running this place is pocketing the money and claiming they are open. And then when you call they say its a huge wait but then when you wait 30 or 40 minutes they say sorry it took to long call back later? What i just lost my spot online. I guess they cant tell people they arent taking calls because then they couldn't steal the money from the imaginary receptionists salary. Good fraud they got going just annoyed I wasted my time walking here. Edit: I waited on the phone for 50 minutes and there was ten callers ahead of me then after 50 minutes of waiting they say they dont have an agent and hang up on me. Why couldn't you tell me that instead of wasting 50 minutes of my time?
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