In 2013, Ohio’s legal aids achieved justice for more than 2,500 children, more than 4,300 veterans, and for more than 12,000 seniors, according to the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation’s annual report, released today. Despite a continuing decline in the Foundation’s revenues, which provide the majority of operating funds for each of Ohio’s six legal aids, [...]
In a letter to the editor published in the Columbus Dispatch, Foundation President Ritchey Hollenbaugh advocates for additional funding for civil legal aid. He states that the Foundation and the Ohio State Bar Association have been working to find affordable solutions to the funding crisis. Read more about what Attorney Hollenbaugh has to say about [...]
Toledo's Advocates for Basic Legal Equality Inc.(ABLE) helped guide Carlos Gutierrez, a native of Honduras, and his spouse, Justin Hines, of Archbold Ohio through the immigration application process. As a result of ABLE's assistance, Carlos was granted conditional residency for two years, allowing him to remain in the United States. Read more here.
Community Legal Aid Services Inc. recently received $10,000 from the Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation for the purpose of improving the lives of women and girls in Summit County. The funds will go directly towards the HEAL Program at Summa Women's Health Center, which helps patients address non-medical barriers to health, including economic [...]
Nearly 1,800 Ohio attorneys have reported their 2013 pro bono activities. The Ohio Supreme Court and the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation today reminded attorneys that the deadline to report their pro bono work is March 31. In a video statement, Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor encourages all Ohio attorneys to report their pro bono [...]
The Lancaster office of Southeastern Ohio Legal Services will close its doors January 31. However, there are ongoing efforts by the local legal community to raise the funds to keep the office open one to two days a week.
The Joint Veterans Commission of Cuyahoga County will honor Cleveland attorney and Vietnam veteran Joseph P. Meissner as its 2013 Outstanding Veteran of the Year during the group's 89th anniversary dinner on Feb. 17. Meissner retired from The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland in 2012, after 45 years of dedicated service. Read more here.
The Supreme Court of Ohio will begin this week to send emails to all Ohio attorneys on active registration, and with an email address on file at the Court's Attorney Services Division, inviting attorneys to participate in voluntary pro bono reporting for pro bono activities performed in 2013. The email, from sender "The Supreme Court [...]
Danielle Gadomski-Littleton, a fellow at the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland whose position is funded by the Foundation and Washington, D.C.-based Equal Justice Works, helps youth aging out of foster care to navigate complex civil legal problems. Read more here.
Karen Hummel sought help from the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland in 1995 when she wanted to divorce her husband. The help she received from legal aid inspired her to become an attorney. Read Karen's story here.
