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Sixty-one years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court established the right to legal counsel for anyone accused of a crime, requiring the state to provide an attorney for those who cannot afford their own. Today, the right to an attorney is understood as a cornerstone of fair and equal justice. But that right doesn't exist for people facing eviction or other non-criminal legal issues. While nearly all Los Angeles landlords have legal representation in an eviction case, the vast majority of tenants are forced to navigate the process alone. Yet without a legal advocate by their side, tenants are almost certain to lose their cases—and their homes. Does that sound like justice to you? For #PublicDefenseDay, revisit this piece in the Daily Journal by Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Executive Director Silvia Argueta and Legal Services Corporation President Ronald Flagg about how a tenants' right to counsel can help prevent homelessness by protecting low-income families from unfair evictions. #RightToCounsel #Eviction

Explaining Agency Adoptions Many types of adoptions exist for people who seek legal guardianship of a child. In agency adoptions, organizations act as intermediaries, helping place children with families. The Law Office of Joshua S Guillory can explain the process of adopting a child through an agency. https://lnkd.in/ePeuB2sU

What intentions are you setting for 2024? Ours remain the same, to keep a lifeline of integrated, holistic, community-based legal, social work, and restorative services available for youth and families in our community. #RestorativeJustice #JusticeRenews

I started working at the The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland as a housing attorney a little over two years ago. During this time, I have learned a remarkable number of things from my clients and coworkers. Their resiliency and passion inspired me every day to advocate on their behalf, in court and in my workplace. I handled over 200 cases, going to trial over a hundred times, and helped around 90-95% of my clients avoid an eviction judgment on their records. The summary nature of evictions is a brutal gauntlet for tenants. I was in court two to three times a week and watched poor people (overwhelmingly Black in Cleveland) be evicted from their homes (by overwhelmingly white landlords). Tenants are scheduled in a cattle-call manner, sometimes 15-20 per hour, and barely even provided the time or dignity to tell their story. I highly recommend observing an eviction docket at your local municipal court if you have not done so before. I have a lot of thoughts and observations that I am going to share over the next couple weeks/months about my experience. The two central questions I kept asking myself and invite you to consider when you read these stories is: What was my role in this system? Does it have to be this way? Pictured is one of those days when I was in court accompanied by Kiki, my personal assistant. #legalaid #lawyers #socialjustice #housingjustice #evictions #capitalism #unionstrong #solidarity #community #cleveland

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Learn about how the tax sale system in Baltimore is robbing folks of their homes. Check out this story in Afro.com

Grandparents often find themselves caught in the middle of family disputes, sometimes missing out on valuable time with their grandchildren. At Goodwins, we provide dedicated legal support to help grandparents navigate these challenges. Our services include: 🔵 Securing visitation rights 🔵 Resolving disputes regarding access to grandchildren 🔵 Addressing the impact of parental alienation on grandparent-grandchild relationships If you'd like to learn more about how we can assist, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/enApmt2k

After decades of uncertainty, AUWCL Clinical Program helped Holocaust survivor Henry Pachnowski finally become a U.S. citizen. Henry's journey to citizenship was a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of legal advocacy. Student attorneys worked tirelessly to overcome complex legal hurdles and secure justice for this deserving individual. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eU5GnkM3 #ChampionWhatMatters #AUWCL #LawSchool #LegalAdvocacy #holocaustsuvivor Jayesh Rathod

Reflecting on this week's news and our episode of Class Action with the remarkable students from Brooklyn Law School: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld ordinances in the Oregon city of Grants Pass that prohibit homeless individuals from using blankets, pillows, or cardboard boxes for protection while sleeping within city limits. The court ruled 6-3 that these ordinances do not violate the Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. This decision has significant implications for homelessness policies nationwide. Other cities have passed similar bans on "camping" in recent years, and this ruling sets a precedent. . **Listen Up**: If you're a law student or just fascinated by legal drama, check out Episode 6 of "Class Action" where law students compete in trial about a similar case in California, and state how this ruling impacts homelessness policies across the country. #SupremeCourt #Homelessness #LegalPodcast #ConstitutionalLaw #BrooklynLaw #HarvardLaw #LawStudents #UCDavisLaw Kevin Huffman Eliana Sands Anjani Shah #KatiePhang https://lnkd.in/gZkSJNhh

Child Support Matters: Get Legal Guidance Child support calculations and enforcement can be complex. At Annette Sanchez Law, P.A., we provide knowledgeable representation to help you establish, modify, or enforce child support orders. We focus on achieving fair outcomes that prioritize the child's best interests. Learn more about our child support services: https://buff.ly/3N5aQ61 #ChildSupport #FamilyLaw #LegalServices #MiamiLakes #ChildAdvocacy