Charleston Legal Access - North Charleston, SC

Bridging the Justice Gap in Greater Charleston

Charleston Legal Access, situated at 1816 Success Street in North Charleston, South Carolina, was founded in 2016 to address a fundamental flaw in the legal system: the justice gap. Millions of hardworking individuals and families earn too much to qualify for traditional free legal aid, yet cannot afford private attorney retainer fees. As South Carolina first and only sliding-scale nonprofit law firm, the practice delivers high-caliber civil legal services at reduced hourly rates tailored to income and family size. When individuals seek to find a family law attorney or need an affordable legal representative in the Lowcountry, Charleston Legal Access provides compassionate, dignified, and aggressive courtroom advocacy.

Comprehensive Family Law, Divorce, and Child Custody Counsel

Navigating family transitions requires empathetic yet resolute guidance. Serving as dedicated divorce lawyers, child custody lawyers, and child support lawyers, the attorneys at Charleston Legal Access represent clients in divorce proceedings, parental responsibility determinations, visitation schedules, and child support modifications. The firm also serves as trusted domestic violence lawyers, helping abuse survivors obtain protective restraining orders. Furthermore, the team assists growing families as adoption lawyers, guiding stepparents and relatives through kinship adoptions with deep care and respect.

Immigration Law and Removal Defense Services

Navigating the complex United States immigration system requires dedicated legal knowledge. Acting as compassionate family immigration lawyers, citizenship lawyers, and deportation defense lawyers, Charleston Legal Access assists immigrant families throughout Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. The firm provides bilingual legal assistance for family-based visa petitions, adjustment of status, green card renewals, and naturalization applications. The team also represents individuals in humanitarian relief applications, including Violence Against Women Act petitions, U and T visas for crime victims, Temporary Protected Status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, and deportation defense proceedings before immigration courts.

Housing Rights, Eviction Defense, and Elder Law

Housing stability is essential to strong families and thriving communities. As committed residential real estate lawyers handling landlord-tenant disputes, Charleston Legal Access defends tenants against unlawful evictions, retaliatory actions, substandard conditions, and lease violations under the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. The organization is a key legal partner in the Charleston Housing Court Pilot Project, helping prevent homelessness. In addition, the firm assists seniors with probate lawyers who handle estate disputes, financial abuse prevention, guardianships, and conservatorships, protecting older adults against exploitation.

Why Choose Charleston Legal Access"

• Transparent Sliding-Scale Fees: Legal services priced affordably starting at sixty dollars per hour based on household size and verified income.
• Nationally Recognized Excellence: Honored with the prestigious 2024 Clio Reisman Legal Impact Award for pioneering innovations in expanding access to justice.
• Dedicated Bilingual Staff: Fully bilingual English and Spanish intake specialists and attorneys ensuring clear communication for Spanish-speaking clients.
• Mission-Driven Advocacy: Dedicated legal counsel focused on client empowerment, long-term stability, and fair outcomes in local courts.

If you need to hire a family law attorney or consult an experienced immigration advocate at rates designed for working households, contact Charleston Legal Access today to begin the intake process and protect your legal rights.