Court Advocacy Program
The Doorways Court Advocate provides support to those impacted by domestic violence through assistance in accessing court services. The Court Advocate is based out of the Arlington County Courthouse, which allows Doorways to provide services to a much wider population, including Spanish speaking clients.
The Court Advocate assists any person who has been abused, including Doorways Safehouse clients and those not involved in Doorways programs that need court services. By working closely with the Arlington Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Intake Office, the Court Advocate is able to assist nearly all victims of abuse requiring court services.
The Court Advocate provides any or all of the following services:
- Companionship and Advocacy
- Bilingual Support (English / Spanish)
- Assistance in filing for protection orders
- Accompaniment to civil court hearings and assistance throughout the court process
- Explanations regarding the court process and judgments
- Referrals to attorneys, victim assistance providers, crisis intervention programs, etc.
- Safety planning strategies
- Emergency 911 cell phones
- Assistance in filing for other civil petitions, such as custody and child support Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding protection orders or accessing other court services, please contact Claudia Ybarra, Court Advocate, at 703-244-5165, by leaving a message at 703-237-0881, or by email cybarra@doorwaysva.org
Arlington County Courthouse
1425 N. Courthouse Road
Arlington, VA 22201