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This information has been created to give you general information about the law. It is not legal advice on a particular issue. If you have any questions about the law, you should consult a lawyer. If you don`t know a lawyer, you can call the South Carolina Bar Lawyer Referral Service weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The number is 799-7100 in Richland or Lexington counties and 1-800-868-2284 in other parts of the state. Legal Services Corporation (LSC) – Find legal help for low-income individuals and families. Legal Assistance for Veterans – Find free legal clinics and other resources from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Since 2020, demand for our services has exploded, demonstrating the critical need for civilian representation in every city and community in North Carolina. 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.

of low-income families will have at least one civil law problem per year. Upsolve – Find free legal help to declare bankruptcy. Keep in mind that Chapter 7 bankruptcy information remains on your credit file for 10 years. This can make it difficult to get loans, buy a home, get life insurance, or get a job. Learn more about bankruptcy and other options for dealing with debt. 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 Immigration Legal Services – Search your state for free legal service providers.

for persons in immigration procedures. Free pro bono legal aid – Find free or low-income legal aid. In addition to asking friends and family for the name of a good lawyer or checking the phone book, you can find legal help online. Individual lawyers (also called lawyers) are experts in various areas of law. Some lawyers specialize in a particular area of law, such as commercial, civil, criminal or juvenile law. You need to determine what type of lawyer is right for your legal situation. Once you`ve found a lawyer, ask them about their experience, areas of expertise, and questions such as “How would you handle my case?” and “What do you charge for your services/what is your fee structure?” If you have a civil law problem but can`t afford to hire a private lawyer, you can still access the legal system through your local legal advice and legal aid organization, which provides free or low-cost legal services to low-income people. Information on many of these local services can be found online at the websites listed below. Non-criminal legal services for individuals who cannot afford a private lawyer are provided by SC Legal Services. Some of the types of legal services that may be available include: evictions, bankruptcies, health issues, education, mortgage foreclosures, Social Security disability, employment issues, some limited divorce and custody issues, food stamps, and social issues. Legal Services programs do not deal with criminal matters; If you have questions about criminal law, see Public Defence Services. Help low-income people meet their basic needs by removing barriers to justice through civil legal aid.

Income, family size and special financial needs are taken into account in determining whether a person is eligible for legal aid. Legal services are free for eligible low-income individuals, but clients are required to pay court fees where possible. Pension Entitlement Centre – Get free legal help if you have problems with your pension, profit-sharing or retirement savings. NC Legal Aid`s team of lawyers, paralegals, social workers, staff and volunteers are dedicated, hard-working and resourceful. But they can`t do it alone. They need your support to increase their service and support capacity. Seniors Care Locator – Enter your postal code to find local offices for legal and senior care organizations. National Disability Rights Network – Find legal advice by state for people with disabilities. LawHelp.org – Find free legal aid programs in your community. Here you will find information about your legal rights by topic, e.g. housing, divorce, family allowances and debt collection. With a holistic approach, Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal aid when people need it most, because everyone deserves a lawyer when their home, health, or livelihood is at stake.

Armed Forces Legal Assistance – Find nearby military facilities with legal aid offices. Don Sylvester and Patricia Gilmour-Sylvester Glaxo Smith Kline Julia Marshall Foundation Little River Myles E. Standish Charitable Foundation RG/2 Claims Administration, LLC Club Rotary Club Durham Sherry Murphy State Employees Combined Campaign Stephanie Simon Susan and John Gilbert For women living in poverty, the prospect of leaving a domestic violence situation can be daunting. For mothers, the barriers to departure can be even greater. Women who attempt to leave abusive homes are exposed to financial manipulation in addition to physical violence. They also fear for the safety of their children and worry about the stability of housing and. Craige Family Fund of the Triangle Community Foundation David Hurewitz Dr. Deanna Osmond and Gary Pace Facebook Payments Inc. Maggie Heraty and David Roswell Mr.

and Mrs. Kim R. Bauman Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP Pledgeling Foundation Pullen Memorial Baptist Church Stella A. Boswell Suzanne R. Begnoche and Pavan Reddy TIAA Charitable Every day, Legal Services changes the lives of its clients with the help of its generous donors. Join. 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. The Legal Aid Society is based on a simple but strong belief: no New Yorker should be denied the right to equal justice. We help all North Carolina residents, especially those living in extreme poverty, access government assistance, health care, housing, and secure jobs.

New York continues to show resilience. We thrive on our mutual support and our donor community. The annual Associates Campaign is one of the Legal Services` largest fundraisers. This initiative accounts for nearly one-third of all individual contributions in support of our work each year. To find out if you qualify for assistance from SC Legal Services, call the Legal Aid Telephone Intake Service (LATIS) at 803-744-9430 in Richland or Lexington counties or 1-888-346-5592 in other areas of the state.