Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is a non-profit law firm. We are here for you because we believe that access to the legal system is just as important as food, shelter and clothing. We continue to provide all the legal services we provided prior to the pandemic. To slow the spread of COVID-19, our offices are closed to the public and we receive clients by appointment. Pro se legal clinics and Plan Ahead sessions are now available virtually and by phone. If you are a current customer, please use the contact information provided to you. If you require legal assistance, please click on the following link: Our goal is to provide free legal services to eligible low-income individuals and seniors. Legal aid never charges an “advance fee” for services. SEOLS Resource Center: An online toolkit that provides DIY guides, letter templates, and other forms of support to help people deal with legal issues. This includes information on how to prepare for court, what to do when dealing with government agencies, and easy-to-fill legal forms. Thank you, Sarah Ridgley, artist and lawyer, for your generous donation of $50,000 to Legal Aid of Arkansas and the Center for Arkansas Legal Services. Generosity like yours makes a huge difference in the lives of our customers and the number of people we can serve. Your donation will provide free civil legal assistance to an additional 125 low-income families in Arkansan.
What impact this will have not only on our organizations, but on all of Arkansas. We are very grateful for your support. Thank you Sarah! Their work can be found here sarahridgley.com Southeastern Ohio Legal Services` mission is to provide civil legal assistance and advocacy to fight injustice and injustice and help people lift themselves out of poverty. This service provides legal assistance to the community at large. The service has limited resources and works with the generous support of pro bono lawyers. YFS Legal provides legal advice, support and representation to youth under the age of 25 in Logan City and surrounding areas. We worked quickly to pursue legal assistance and provide people in crisis – virtually – with information about legal claims. Brief Counselling Clinics: Free walk-in clinics where lawyers are available to answer questions about legal issues. Legal Aid lawyers and paralegals can help you with civil and non-criminal matters involving basic needs.
Southeastern Ohio Legal Services® (SEOLS) provides free legal aid to low-income individuals with limited savings. We help with issues related to health services, housing, school, employment, utilities, family law issues, consumer issues, utilities such as SNAP and Medicare, and other non-criminal matters. LAWO provides legal assistance in civil (non-criminal) cases that protect the rights of individuals and promote systemic change in the areas of civil rights and poverty law. SEOLS is a non-profit organization that provides civil law services through six regional offices serving 30 counties. In addition to assisting low-income Ohioans with legal matters, our staff plays leadership roles for community groups, boards, and task forces working at the local and state levels to improve the lives of low-income residents. We work hard to maintain the fairness of our justice system. Direct service: representation in civil matters. You can find your action agency on: oacaa.org/agency-directory/. Here you will find more information, recommendations on the rent assistance program or apply for legal aid through the Legal Aid Line. Legal Aid is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides free legal services to low-income Arkansans with civil law issues in 31 counties.
14 out of 100 people live in poverty in our service area. Every year, more than 70% of people living in poverty face a civil law problem that puts their families at risk and have to navigate complex legal systems without the help of a lawyer. We work with our clients and community partners to find legal solutions to the issues that keep communities in poverty. Thank you for making the Centre for Equal Justice possible! Their contribution helps ensure equal access to justice for all Arkans. As COVID-19 put many people out of work, facing an increased risk of abuse, homeschooling and losing their homes, LAWO advocates have strengthened with ongoing advocacy, virtual clinics and information sessions. The law is a powerful tool to ensure access to opportunities that many of us take for granted. LAWO was founded to correct injustices that disproportionately affect communities of color and people living in poverty. For more than 20 years, LAWO has been delivering justice for people who have nowhere else to go. References in the right place: Contact information for a partner organization offering specialized services. In this time of great economic and health uncertainty, LAWO protects families trying to stay safe and housed.
By protecting tenants` rights, we can all help create a stronger community. Find pro bono opportunities, give a gift, and other ways to support our mission. Not sure if we can help you? Learn more about how to apply or find your local office to find out how we can help. Funds are available to help tenants pay the rent they owe to their landlords, ensuring they are in good health. This idea of paying to stay is essential to ensure housing stability, limit the spread of COVID for tenants who may struggle to find new available housing, and ensure landlords receive the rent they are owed. Community action organizations in each county have access to federal funds that tenants can use to pay for rent and other housing costs so they can stay in their homes. Important message about our services during COVID-19 LITTLE ROCK — Northeast Arkansas is cleaning up and entering the rebuilding phase after inclement weather swept through the area Friday. True to their hearts, many Arkansans will want to help their neighbors clean up and rebuild, but scammers will seize the opportunity to take advantage of affected communities, especially as supply chains make it harder to buy the products needed for home repairs. Call our helpline at 1-800-952-9243 or apply online. “I urge all Arkansans to remain vigilant as they begin the cleanup process and exercise caution when approached with unsolicited home repair offers,” said Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge.
“Scams are common after extreme weather, and in these already difficult times, fraud can add to Arkansan`s burden if services aren`t completed as promised.” SEOLS also supports partner organizations and low-income groups in finding solutions to community problems. Select an impact area above to learn more. Support justice here. Prevent homelessness and protect tenants from unhealthy living conditions. Protect veterans and the independence and empowerment of seniors. Ensure access to health care and education. Promote a level playing field in financial transactions. Raise the voices of people who are often not heard and left behind. Visit our blog, events calendar, photo gallery and more to be part of our work.
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