Happy Birthday, Ascend Justice

On February 16th, 1989 Ascend Justice was incorporated as Pro Bono Advocates, a private not-for-profit corporation. In 2007, our name was changed to the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (DVLC) and in 2019, DVLC changed its name to Ascend Justice following a merger with The Family Defense Center.

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ASCEND JUSTICE

Domestic Violence Courthouse

  • 555 W Harrison St, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60607
  • (312) 325-9155
  • (312) 251-9801 Fax

ASCEND JUSTICE

  • 177 N State St, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60601
  • (312) 971-5932
  • (312) 251-9801 Fax

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