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Recently we sat down with Carrie Graf, one of NJP’s dedicated legal aid attorneys, to talk about Washington’s housing crisis, the challenges and triumphs of fighting for housing rights, and why civil legal aid is important. 🏠 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gUKTahup #NWJusticeProject #LegalHelp #WashingtonState #HousingJustice

If you are at risk of eviction and need help, call Florida Rural Legal Services at 1-888-582-3410 to see if you qualify for free legal aid. 🛑 If you believe the eviction is unjust, you have the right to defend yourself. 🤝 Ensure your landlord follows proper procedures, and if not, you can take action to protect your rights. 💬 Disagree with the amount of rent due? You have the right to ask a court to decide a fair rent amount. 🔗 FRLS is here to empower tenants with legal information and assistance. Don't hesitate to seek guidance! Understanding your rights is the first step towards a secure housing situation. Stand up for your rights, and let FRLS be your advocate! www.FRLS.og | Non Profit Law Firm | 1-888-582-3410 🏡💙 #TenantRights #EvictionDefense #LegalAssistance

If you are at risk of eviction and need help, call Florida Rural Legal Services at 1-888-582-3410 to see if you qualify for free legal aid. 🛑 If you believe the eviction is unjust, you have the right to defend yourself. 🤝 Ensure your landlord follows proper procedures, and if not, you can take action to protect your rights. 💬 Disagree with the amount of rent due? You have the right to ask a court to decide a fair rent amount. 🔗 FRLS is here to empower tenants with legal information and assistance. Don't hesitate to seek guidance! Understanding your rights is the first step towards a secure housing situation. Stand up for your rights, and let FRLS be your advocate! www.FRLS.og | Non Profit Law Firm | 1-888-582-3410 Services funded by Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 🏡💙 #TenantRights #EvictionDefense #LegalAssistance

Did you know that without civil legal aid, thousands of Michigan’s low-income residents would not have access to an attorney? The Foundation is committed to ensuring access and fairness to the civil justice system regardless of economic status. Visit www.msbf.org to learn about civil legal aid in Michigan. #accesstojustice

Did you know that Housing Families’ legal team conducts Chelsea Housing Legal Clinics monthly at both La Colaborativa and The Neighborhood Developers? Our attorneys are there representing Housing Families to give residents a secondary location to talk about their housing. You can find our Housing Legal Clinics for Chelsea residents at: La Colaborativa – Every Thursday from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM The Neighborhood Developers – Every first and third Tuesday of the month, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM These clinics are a great tool to answer your housing questions, discuss the eviction process, connect you to relevant resources, and to recieve brief advice. #housinglegalaid #Chelsea #communityresource

I was interested to see an article today on pro bono resources in the Hennepin Lawyer from the Hennepin County Bar Association. Did you know that LawHelpMN.com provides resources for all Minnesotans with civil legal questions regardless of income or geography, which makes it a great primary referral? Or that Minnesotan has a central toll-free number for legal aid services intake at 1-877-MY-MN-LAW (1-877-696-6529)? Or that those who don't qualify for legal aid may still be able to get help from Minnesota Lawyer Referral or the Minnesota Unbundled Law Project? These are all great resources for anyone who has a legal question but doesn't know where to go for answers.

Today's #AccessToWhat data point no. 8 comes from the 2021 report, "In Pursuit of Justice: An Assessment of Civil Legal Needs in North Carolina": ❗ 71% of low-income families in North Carolina will experience at least one civil legal problem in a given year. ❗ 86% of these legal needs go unmet because of limited resources for civil legal aid providers. ❗ 91.2% of client respondents in the study cited cost as a significant barrier to gaining access to legal services. Relatedly, there is 1 legal aid attorney for every 8,000 North Carolinians eligible for legal services, compared to 1 private lawyer for every 367 North Carolina residents. ❗ While more than 2 million low-income North Carolinians were eligible for the services of legal aid providers in 2018, income limits for LSC-funded legal aid exclude middle-income clients, who often cannot afford an attorney. This is market failure. See the graphic below for more details on barriers to seeking assistance with civil legal issues, identified in the report. Lawyers have an affirmative obligation to #MakeLawBetter. This starts with understanding the significant failures of our current system to meet the legal needs of regular people. Link to source in comments 👇

🔔 Follow-Up: Share Your Support for New Preliminary Rules in Texas 🔔 Following my post yesterday about the Supreme Court of Texas announcing preliminary rules that will allow licensed paraprofessionals to assist low-income Texans with their civil legal needs, I wanted to provide more details and encourage your participation via comments to the Court. These new and amended rules enable individuals with certain qualifications to apply for licensure as legal paraprofessionals. Licensed paraprofessionals may represent low-income individuals in family law, estate planning and probate law, consumer debt law, and justice court cases. Also, licensed court-access assistants, sponsored by approved legal aid organizations, can represent low-income individuals in justice court. This initiative is a crucial step towards closing the justice gap and ensuring that access to justice is available to all Texans, regardless of their financial situation. I **strongly** encourage lawyers and paralegals to review these rules and submit comments of support. Your input is so important to shaping this and making it a success. 📧 Public comments may be submitted in writing to [email protected] before November 1, 2024. 📧 Let’s continue to work together to make justice accessible for everyone in our community. ⚖️🤝 #AccessToJustice #LegalProfession #Paraprofessionals #TexasLaw #JusticeForAll #paralegals #calltoaction #getinvolved Capital Area Paralegal Association 👀

Advocacy for civil legal aid funding is happening all around us! In addition to recent efforts to increase civil legal aid funding for the Legal Services Corporation, including a letter from legal department leaders organized by National Legal Aid & Defender Association with support from Pro Bono Institute, many are working to expand civil legal aid funding and access to justice at the state level. Check out Pro Bono Institute’s latest PBEye blog post, “Balancing the Scales: State Efforts for Local Legal Aid Funding” to read our roundup of what’s happening on the ground in several states to address civil legal need, including challenges and notable successes. And join pro bono leaders in national and local efforts to expand funding for much-needed civil legal aid. bit.ly/4dKEyt3

Need Help with Housing Issues? We're Here for You! We, @wildanlegal, now offer housing law services under Legal Aid to assist those in need. If you're facing any challenges with your housing situation, don't hesitate to reach out! Contact us today to see how we can help! #HousingLaw #LegalAid