Legal Advocate
What is a legal advocate?
The Legal Advocate works with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse, and human trafficking to provide information regarding their rights throughout criminal and civil justice proceedings; referrals to legal resources; accompaniment to court; and advocacy with local resources.
What can a legal advocate help with?
The Legal Advocate is able to assist with explaining the Protective/Peace Order process; filing Protective/Peace Orders, accompanying victims to court, Commissioner’s Office, and other legal appointments; accompany victims to appointments with local law enforcement; and advocate on the victim’s behalf with community resource providers.
Is a legal advocate an attorney?
No, our Legal Advocate is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice. If you are in need of legal advice, we can provide resources to local agencies who may be able to help.
If you are in need of assistance pertaining to a protective order, please call our office at 301.759.9246
The Legal Advocate works with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse, and human trafficking to provide information regarding their rights throughout criminal and civil justice proceedings; referrals to legal resources; accompaniment to court; and advocacy with local resources.
What can a legal advocate help with?
The Legal Advocate is able to assist with explaining the Protective/Peace Order process; filing Protective/Peace Orders, accompanying victims to court, Commissioner’s Office, and other legal appointments; accompany victims to appointments with local law enforcement; and advocate on the victim’s behalf with community resource providers.
Is a legal advocate an attorney?
No, our Legal Advocate is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice. If you are in need of legal advice, we can provide resources to local agencies who may be able to help.
If you are in need of assistance pertaining to a protective order, please call our office at 301.759.9246
