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Legal Counsel for the Elderly
601 E St. NW 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20049
lce@aarp.org
Main Number: 202-434-2120
Legal Hotline: 202-434-2170
Long Term Care Ombudsman: 202-434-2190
Senior Medicare Patrol: 202-434-2099
Legal Counsel for the Elderly
Legal Counsel for the Elderly is a free service for people who are 60 or older, live in the District of Columbia, and are in need of legal assistance. If you are having problems with your housing situation or benefits, or if you think you need a will or help with your finances, LCE has lawyers who can work with you to find solutions.
Please call our Legal Hotline at (202) 434-2120, Monday through Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Se habla español.
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