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September 11, 2017 - 5:39 pm
1,201.
That is the number of Community Legal Aid cases taken on by pro bono attorneys last year alone.
$2.2 million.
The total dollars saved or earned for clients in 2016.
202.
The number of attorneys who gave their time pro bono to help our...
August 28, 2017 - 10:38 am
Annual event honors community partners, pro bono volunteers, and staff members
Each year, Community Legal Aid hosts an end-of-summer event to celebrate the organization’s accomplishments for the year. And this year, the event will mark a special...
August 28, 2017 - 10:34 am
Legal Aid’s HEAL program addresses legal issues that impact health
There are certain legal issues that impact a person’s, family’s or population’s health. These issues can include housing, education, employment, domestic violence,...
August 15, 2017 - 10:39 am
Next month, we’re hosting our annual anniversary celebration to mark our 65th year as a legal aid organization. I hope you all will join us for this fun and momentous event.
We will be recognizing several individuals and groups for their...
July 19, 2017 - 3:57 pm
Expungement program helps clients start over, rebuild lives
When someone is convicted of a crime, that conviction is logged in their criminal record. That record then follows them for life.
Having a “record” can create issues with...
July 10, 2017 - 4:23 pm
Everyone loves the 4th of July. And what’s not to love? Cookouts, parades, time with family and friends, and the pride that swells in our hearts as Americans for love of our nation.
But each year, I can’t help but reflect on another aspect of the...
June 23, 2017 - 12:40 pm
Annual event honors community partners, pro bono volunteers, and staff members
Community Legal Aid is currently seeking sponsors for its annual fundraiser and anniversary celebration.
The event, which honors volunteer attorneys, staff members, and...
June 19, 2017 - 11:48 am
O’Connor life-long advocate for equal access to justice
Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor will be the featured welcome speaker at Community Legal Aid’s 65th Anniversary Celebration.
O’Connor was first elected to the Court in 2002, re-...
June 14, 2017 - 12:02 pm
Community Legal Aid is hiring a staff attorney in our Canton Office. To see details, including how to apply, click here.
We're also hiring a managing attorney. To see details, including how to apply, click here.
June 2, 2017 - 7:01 pm
We’re celebrating 65 years of Community Legal Aid this year, and it’s been an exciting time to look back on our history and the success that brought us to where we are today, as well as thinking about where we’re heading in the future.
A lot can...
June 2, 2017 - 3:26 pm
Stark County native promoted to new leadership role
Local attorney Dawn Spriggs has been tapped to be a supervising attorney for Community Legal Aid’s HelpLine team. In this newly created role, Spriggs will head the HelpLine, Legal Aid’s call-in phone...
June 2, 2017 - 3:25 pm
Whitney tells others, “Do not grow weary of doing good”
Community Legal Aid is saying goodbye to long-time attorney Richard Whiney, who retired at the end of last month after 28 years of serving low-income clients.
Whitney, a New London resident, has...
May 24, 2017 - 1:09 pm
Legal Aid provides holistic services to veterans
With Memorial Day right around the corner, any organization that works with veterans looks to commemorate the work and sacrifice of veterans and service members.
But many of those who served now face...
May 17, 2017 - 1:49 pm
Publication details accomplishments and impact for last year
Community Legal Aid has released is 2016 Annual Report. The publication details the non-profit law firm’s accomplishments and impact across its eight-county service area for the last year.
“I’...
May 3, 2017 - 3:55 pm
Gearing up for Law Week, we’re thankful for our volunteers
Community Legal Aid has long enjoyed a partnership with our local bar associations. From our referral process, to collaborations programs with local law students, to jointly working on events -...
