LGBTQ+ legal help in the District of Columbia

Here’s who helps LGBTQ+ people with legal problems in the District of Columbia.

Last checked October 2026

We found just 2 local groups in the District of Columbia. The national teams below help anyone, anywhere.

Whitman-Walker Legal Services
Free legal help with discrimination, immigration, benefits and name or gender changes, serving LGBTQ+ people and people with HIV.
Free · you must finish a phone intake interview first · name and gender help also for Maryland and Virginia
WorkHousingImmigrationID changeAny problem
Call202-939-7630 Website
DC Office of Human Rights
Takes complaints about bias based on sexual orientation or gender identity at work, in housing, in school and in public places.
Anyone who lives, visits or works in DC
WorkHousing
Call202-727-4559 Website
Lambda Legal Help DeskNational
Free legal information on LGBTQ+ and HIV discrimination.
Anyone in the U.S. · not for emergencies
WorkHousingFamilyID changeImmigrationAny problem
Visit
Immigration EqualityNational
Free legal help on immigration for LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive people.
Anyone in the U.S.
Immigration
Visit
Transgender Law Center HelpdeskNational
Free legal information for trans people, including ID changes.
Anyone in the U.S.
ID changeWorkHousingImmigration
Call510-587-9696 Website

Curious how the District of Columbia’s laws treat LGBTQ+ people? See its profile on MAP (Movement Advancement Project)

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