Equal Access To Justice Commission

June 9, 2025 , Press Release

New Legal Hand Call-In Center Launches to Expand Access to Legal Support Across North Carolina

Legal Hand Call-In Center aspires to help community members address everyday civil legal problems before they escalate into legal crises.

May 23, 2024 , Press Release

N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2023 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees

Society honors 1,373 attorneys and 17 paralegals with induction.

October 25, 2023 , Press Release

Pro Bono Go: North Carolina's New One-Stop Shop for Pro Bono Opportunities

The new statewide platform is for legal professionals seeking pro bono service that makes a meaningful difference for North Carolinians.

May 16, 2023 , Press Release

N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2022 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees

The NCPBRC is proud to announce the induction of 552 attorneys into the 2022 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Society and 27 paralegals.

March 29, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Highlights the Wake County Legal Support Center

Episode explains the Center's creation and operation and includes a tour of the Center with Judge Dunston.

January 24, 2023 , General News

Legal Support Center Opens at Wake County Courthouse

The Center is available to help people better understand our legal system.

May 2, 2022 , General News

N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2021 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees

The NCPBRC is proud to announce the induction of 546 attorneys into the 2021 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Society.

May 10, 2021 , Press Release

N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2020 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees

A total of 589 attorneys were inducted into the 2020 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society.

May 3, 2021 , Press Release

North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission Releases Statewide Legal Needs Assessment

This is the first statewide civil legal needs assessment in almost 20 years.

October 1, 2020 , Press Release

North Carolina Faith and Justice Alliance to Hold Public Convening

The public is invited to attend, but must register by October 5. The public can also watch the event via livestream

September 29, 2020 , Press Release

Mapping Reveals Extreme Racial Disparities in North Carolina Driver’s License Suspensions, New Website Offers Help

NCPBRC has created a story map project that reveals extreme racial disparities in North Carolina driver’s license suspensions by county.

June 15, 2020 , General News

Faith and Justice Alliance Steering Committee Convened for Inaugural Meeting

The Alliance is a project of the North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission.

June 4, 2020 , Press Release

North Carolina Faith and Justice Alliance Steering Committee to Convene

The Alliance seeks to build a coalition of faith-based groups and legal practitioners to help North Carolinians who lack legal resources.

June 2, 2020 , General News

North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center Launches Online Legal Guide to Florence Recovery and Hurricane Preparedness

The guide helps North Carolinians address ongoing legal problems from Hurricane Florence and organize their affairs ahead of future storms.

May 18, 2020 , Press Release

N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2019 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees

The NCPBRC is proud to announce the induction of 520 attorneys into the 2019 North Carolina Pro Bono Society.

May 5, 2020 , Press Release

North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center Launches Legal Clinic to Lessen Impact of COVID-19

Small businesses and nonprofits can request free legal assistance through the NC Pro Bono Resource Center’s website.

April 21, 2020 , Press Release

Civil Legal Aid in North Carolina Still Available During Pandemic Outbreak

North Carolina legal aid providers remain open.

March 10, 2020 , Press Release

Free Legal Help Available to Public to Recover From and Prepare for Disasters

The first of these upcoming clinics will be in Lumberton March 25-26 and Whiteville March 26-27. 

January 17, 2020 , General News

Pro Bono Resource Center Seeks Information about Pro Bono Legal Services for 2019

The North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (PBRC) is collecting 2019 pro bono information from N.C. attorneys.

October 21, 2019 , Press Release

“Self-Help Packet” Now Available for Self-Represented Litigants Seeking Simple Divorce

The packet is accessible online and provides guidance to an unrepresented party desiring to file for a simple divorce.