Legal & Civil Rights


Trans Law Help

Trans Law Help is an online database of trans-positive legal resources for people living in the United States.

The database is organized by state and includes a list of lawyers, notaries and additional legal services who have identified themselves as resources for the trans community.

Transgender Law Center

A good resource and guide for legal name and gender changes, as well additional legal resources in regards to family law, employment, housing, public accommodations, and more.

NGLTF- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

National organization to promote LGBTQ civil rights. National conference, political action, local and state advocacy, policy and variety of publications available on website.

National Center for Lesbian Rights

This is a national legal organization that is dedicated to advancing LGBT civil and human rights. They offer legal help, information and services on their website.

The LGBT Asylum Project

See website for information about the organization, which provides pro-bono legal representation for LGBT immigrants.

National Center for Transgender Equality

A step by step and state specific guide for how to get a legal name change where you live and update your name/gender on state and federal IDs and records.

Lambda Legal

National organization that focuses on legal and civil rights for LGBTQIA+ persons and people with HIV/AIDS, including school-based victimization of LGBT youth, through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.

American Civil Liberties Union

National organization to protect individual rights and liberties, including legal advocacy for civil rights of LGBT persons, and people with HIV/AIDS.

Los Angeles LGBT Center

A center that provides legal services for LGBT individuals, as well as other social services, such as health, education, and housing.

Amnesty International USA

An organization that supports and stands with activists fighting for human rights, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.

Family Equality Council

National organization to provide advocacy and support for LGBTQIA+ parents and their families, including areas of civil rights and legal support.