Adult Directory 2013

Class and individual representation on employment termination, wage and hour,
public education, injured workers.
Neighborhood Law and Policy Clinic - (202) 994-1010
Jessica Steinberg. Faculty Supervisor jsteinberg@law.gwu.edu
Public housing, public benefits, and early termination of benefits and appeals.
Focuses on civil legal reentry issues of persons with criminal records.
Small Business and Community Economic Development Clinic (202) 994-7463
susanjones@law.gwu.edu Susan R. Jones, Supervisor
Legal assistance to microbusinesses and non-profits (1 to 5 employees). Assists with
drafting business plans, engage in financial negotiation, and prepare tax returns. Does
not handle litigation.
Domestic Violence Intake Center (SAFE, US Attorney’s Office, Legal Aid) -
Two intake sites available Mon-Fri 8:30am to 3:30pm
DC Superior Court Bldg - 500 Indiana Ave, NW # 4235, 20001 (202) 879-7859
United Medical Center - 1310 Southern Ave, SE (202) 561-3000
Natalia Otero, Executive Director; Baylis Beard, Director of Advocacy
Legal representation: Civil protection orders, child custody and child support,
modification of CPO, and other advocacy for victims of domestic violence.
Family Court Self-Help Center - DC Superior Court
500 Indiana Ave, NW JM 570 20001
Legal consultations and printed information for unrepresented people on legal matters
(divorce, custody, visitation, child support). Walk-in Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5pm
Georgetown University Criminal Justice Clinic - 111 F Street, NW, 20001
(202) 662-9574, Fax (202) 662-9681
John Copacino, Director, Criminal Justice Clinic, Room 123
Abbe Smith, Director, Criminal Defense and Prisoner Advocacy Clinic, Room 130
Teruko Richardson, Executive Assistant
Represents adults charged with misdemeanor offenses in DC Superior Court. Law
students manage the cases supervised by a licensed attorney. Cases assigned by the
Court.
HEARD (Helping Educate to Advance the Rights) of the Deaf.
P.O. Box 1160, Washington, DC 20013
(202) 455-8076, Videophone (202) 436-9278 www.behearddc.org
Talila Lewis, Executive Director
Assist deaf and deaf-blind prisoners with equal access to civil and human rights
entitlements i.e. interpreters, telephone communication, medical, legal. Educate the
hearing community about the deaf culture communication. Maintains a database of US
deaf prisoners.
Howard University School of Law Clinics - 2900 Van Ness Street, NW 20008
(202) 806-8082, Fax (202) 806-8436 www.law.howard.edu
Tamar Meekins, Clinic Director, Associate Professor tmeekins@law.howard.edu
Marilyn Toran, Legal Secretary mtoran@law.howard.edu
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