Although legal aid aims to create greater equity in legal practice, according to a 1985 article, the quality or social impact of the assistance provided is often limited in quality or social impact by economic constraints that determine who has access to these services and where the above-mentioned services Read more…
Our staff and volunteers are committed to providing effective and efficient legal services. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas also provides important educational opportunities and experiences for law students, as well as retired members of our community. Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is a nonprofit organization that provides free civil Read more…
Civil legal aid does not include representation at children`s hearings. However, a parent or child may apply for a special form of legal aid to be represented in appeal proceedings at a children`s hearing. A lawyer should advise you on how to apply. Walker Laird provides legal aid for Read more…
Visit our legal aid directory to find legal help, or chat with a LiveHelp representative to help you navigate the site. LawNY® is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals in 14 New York City boroughs. LawNY offices may be able to assist you Read more…
The Arizona Legal Center (“ALC”) has expanded its services to include limited family law and representation of minors on a fee-reduced basis based on qualified financial status and availability of attorneys. We will also provide legal representation at a reduced service fee for all first responders, active military personnel Read more…
According to Bolt Burdon Kemp, 80% of Britons had access to free or affordable legal aid in 1949. By 2007, this figure had fallen to 27%, and when new austerity measures came into effect in 2013, this figure fell further. Not surprisingly, the UK`s poorest citizens are among the Read more…
Most legal aid firms offer their help free of charge to eligible individuals. In some areas, there are low-cost panels for people on low fixed incomes. Please understand that the information in this manual is based on generally applicable laws of Nebraska. Some laws and procedures may vary depending Read more…
To apply for free legal aid from Iowa Legal Aid, call 1-800-532-1275 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., except Thursday afternoons. Please let us know if any special service is needed to provide you with legal assistance. Please note that Read more…
Until the FDA issues guidelines or regulations on what constitutes an FDA “approved training program,” the FDA states that “the agency intends to use a lower maximum civil penalty schedule for all retailers who violate regulations restricting the sale and distribution of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.” whether or Read more…
The age of consent in the Republic of Congo is 18, regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender. Sexual intercourse with a minor is punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of 10,000,000 CFA. [58] There are generally two main forms of parental consent used in Read more…