Legal advice and resources for LGBTQ people in situation of domestic violence

This section provides crucial information on your legal rights and how to access legal assistance. We've compiled resources on obtaining protection orders specifically tailored for LGBTQ+ individuals, along with state-specific legal aid organizations and LGBTQ-friendly attorneys who understand the unique challenges faced by our community. These resources can help you navigate the legal system, ensure your safety, and reclaim your power. Remember, you have rights, and you are not alone in this fight.

Several legal organizations provide LGBT-friendly assistance

Whether you are still living with a partner in a relationship where you think you might be under the influence of a narcissistic or violent dynamic, or you have already left the relationship, you might need legal advice.

Protection orders are available for LGBTQ individuals against violent domestic partners in most states, offering similar legal protections as those provided to heterosexual couples. Remember that if you are in immediate danger, you should call 911.

Several organizations offer legal advice specifically tailored for the LGBTQIA community

Here are some organizations and legal resources specifically designed for LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing abuse:

• National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR): https://www.nclrights.org/ - NCLR provides legal advocacy and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals, including information on legal protections and how to access legal assistance.

• Lambda Legal: https://www.lambdalegal.org/ - Lambda Legal is another leading organization that provides legal aid and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals, including those experiencing domestic violence.

• GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project: https://www.glbtqdvp.org/ - This organization specifically focuses on providing support and resources for LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence, including legal assistance.

• National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP): https://avp.org/ - NCAVP is a national organization that provides resources and support for LGBTQ+ survivors of violence, including information on legal rights and how to access legal assistance.

Here is a list of LGBTQ-friendly attorneys or legal organizations with their websites:

• National LGBTQ+ Bar Association: https://lgbtqbar.org/

• Minority Corporate Counsel Association: https://www.mcca.com/

• ABA Commission on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/sexual_orientation/resources/lgbt-law-students/   

• LSAC LGBTQ+ Guide to Law Schools: https://www.lsac.org/discover-law/diversity-law-school/lgbtq-law-school/lgbtq-guide-law-schools

• APLA Health: https://www.aplahealth.org/

• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): https://www.aclu.org/

• Equality California: https://www.eqca.org/

• GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD): https://www.glad.org/

• LGBTQ Victory Fund: https://victoryfund.org/

• Human Rights Campaign (HRC): https://www.hrc.org/

• Immigration Equality: https://www.immigrationequality.org/

• International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association: https://www.ilga.org/

• LGBT Bar Association of New York: https://www.nylgbtbar.org/

• Log Cabin Republicans: https://logcabinrepublicans.org/

• National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC): https://nationalblackjusticecoalition.org/

• National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR): https://www.nclrights.org/

• National Lesbian and Gay Task Force (NLGTF): https://www.ngltf.org/

• OutServe-SLDN: https://www.outserve.org/

• Point Foundation: https://www.pointfoundation.org/

• Pride Foundation: https://www.pride-foundation.org/

• Pride Law Fund: https://www.pridelawfund.org/

• Stonewall Democrats: https://www.stonewalldems.org/

• Sylvia Rivera Law Project: https://www.srlp.org/

• Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/

• Trans Law Help: https://translawhelp.org/

• Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund: https://www.transgenderlegal.org/

• The Williams Project: https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/

• Rainbow Railroad: https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/

Important Note: This is not an exhaustive list, and the specific resources available may vary depending on your location. It's crucial to contact local organizations and legal aid providers to get personalized guidance and support.