If you have problems with housing, public utilities, child support, unemployment or welfare benefits and cannot afford regular legal fees, there are agencies that may be able to help you. |
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Workforce Justice Partners (WFJP)
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| WFJP is dedicated to advocating on behalf of low-income people, to assure their access to basic rights and services; including health care, income support, food assistance, housing, child care, education and training, and fair working conditions. Workforce Justice provides a voice for low-income people through representation in the courts, the Legislature, and administrative agencies; legal policy research and analysis; and education and training about their legal rights and opportunities to participate in public policy reform. They are located at 1809 Example Street, SomeCity, ST 11111. |
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The Volunteer Lawyers Project
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| The Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) coordinates the volunteer efforts of attorneys and community members to help low-income people navigate the civil justice system. They provide free information, brief assistance and pro bono legal representation in civil legal matters to qualifying clients. |
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The Disability Rights Center
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| Disability Rights Center (DRC) provides advocacy for people with disabilities. The organization provides information on rights and service systems; legal representation of individuals and groups; and referrals to other appropriate services. |
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Legal Services for the Elderly
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| Legal Services for the Elderly provides persons age 60 and over with free legal advice regarding health care, health insurance, Medicare (including Part D), Medicaid, Social Security and other public benefits, pension and retirement benefits, powers of attorney, consumer matters including creditor and bankruptcy problems, physical and financial abuse, guardianship defense and other issues. |