Legal Assistance
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services (DVLS)
DVLS connects indigent Delawareans with pro bono volunteer attorneys for civil legal matters including Protection from Abuse orders, child custody for domestic violence victims, estate planning for seniors and DV survivors, uncontested guardianships, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and expungements.
About this Resource
DVLS connects indigent Delawareans with pro bono volunteer attorneys for civil legal matters including Protection from Abuse orders, child custody for domestic violence victims, estate planning for seniors and DV survivors, uncontested guardianships, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and expungements.
Target Population
Indigent Delaware residents; domestic violence survivors; seniors (60+); terminally ill individuals
Contact & Access
Address
P.O. Box 7306
Wilmington, DE 19803
Wilmington, DE 19803
How to Access
Call 302-478-8680 Monday–Thursday 9am–4:30pm; online intake forms available at dvls.org; for general legal help referral call 302-478-8850 (Legal Help Link)
Phone
302-478-8680
Booking Method
Phone or online intake
Service Details
domestic violence family law
protection from abuse orders
child custody and visitation
estate planning
guardianship
expungements
immigrant juvenile status
Locations Served
Statewide
Languages Supported
English
Eligibility Details
Income-based; family law services limited to domestic violence victims; estate services limited to age 60+, terminal illness, or DV victim status
- Cost & Payment
- Free pro bono services; income and eligibility requirements apply