Who We Are

Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) is a statewide, nonprofit law that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity.   The legal staff of Legal Aid of NC – Morganton Office provides legal assistance in civil matters to eligible, low-income clients who have problems with their basic needs and live in the nine-county area surrounding Morganton, NC:

Alexander County
Avery County
Burke County
Caldwell County
Catawba County
McDowell County
Mitchell County
Watauga County
Yancey County

Please note that Legal Aid of NC (LANC) does not provide legal assistance via E-mail. Rather, please telephone or come to the LANC office to request assistance.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Alexander County, Avery County, Burke County, Caldwell County, Catawba County, McDowell County, Mitchell County, Watauga County, Yancey County

Cirumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

We provide interpreters for cases accepted or advice or representation.

Income Guidelines

There are some limited exceptions. Please call the Legal Aid of NC office in Morganton to see if you are eligible for our services.

Your family’s income should be at or below the following percentage of the federal poverty level

125

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: Yes

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: Yes

Eligibility Restrictions

This program does not serve: Prisoner

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Full Legal Representation
• Brief Advice

How to Get Help

You can contact this organization by: