activities · 22
what they do
direct service · 20
- Community Legal Education Legal Education & Public OutreachPresents basic information on divorce and paternity, as well as the court process, to the general public, and writes articles on various legal subjects for the public and clients.
- Consumer and Debt Legal Aid Debt Management & Credit Repair ServicesAssists clients with consumer bankruptcy, deceptive/predatory lending, debt collection, vehicle repossessions, fraud, wage garnishments, and provides advice on bankruptcy and consumer debt through clinics.
- Criminal Records Relief and Expungement Criminal Record Sealing and ExpungementOperates an Expungement Program and a Criminal Records Relief Project, working on the restoration of state civil rights through expungement of criminal history or eligible marijuana convictions, and sealing of arrest, conviction, and sentencing records.
- Criminal Records Relief and Restoration of Rights Criminal Record Sealing and ExpungementOperates an Expungement Program and a Criminal Records Relief Project to assist with the restoration of state civil rights through expungement of criminal history or eligible marijuana convictions, and sealing of arrest, conviction, and sentencing records.
- Family Law Assistance Family Law Legal AssistanceProvides legal assistance in family law cases, including divorce, parenting time, guardianship (including for minors and grandparents), child support, paternity, and obtaining Orders of Protection for domestic violence victims.
- Family Law Assistance Family Law Legal AssistanceProvides legal assistance in family law cases, including divorce, parenting time, child support, paternity, minor guardianship, and helping mothers obtain Orders of Protection, as well as assisting grandparents in gaining legal custody of their grandchildren.
- Free Civil Legal Aid for Low-Income Individuals Legal Services for Vulnerable Youth and Trafficking SurvivorsProvides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families across nine counties in Arizona and 11 Native American Tribal communities, addressing issues such as family law, housing, consumer protection, public benefits, and restoration of rights.
- Housing Legal Assistance Emergency Rental Assistance & PreventionAssists tenants with evictions, substandard housing conditions, lockouts, and utility shut-offs, and helps homeowners facing foreclosure and mobile home repossession.
- Housing Legal Assistance Emergency Rental Assistance & PreventionHelps tenants with evictions, substandard housing conditions, lockouts, and utility shut-offs, and assists homeowners facing foreclosure and mobile home repossession.
- Immigration Legal Assistance Immigration Application Support & Legal RepresentationHelps clients achieve more stable immigration status, particularly in cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, or other crimes.
- Immigration Legal Services Immigration Application Support & Legal RepresentationHelps clients achieve more stable immigration status, particularly in cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, or other crimes.
- Legal Education and Outreach Legal Education & Public OutreachPresents basic information on divorce and paternity to the general public, writes articles on various legal subjects, and offers classes and clinics to provide legal advice and assistance with trial preparation and legal forms.
- Legal Education and Outreach Legal Education & Public OutreachPresents basic information on divorce and paternity to the general public, writes articles on various legal subjects, and offers classes and clinics to provide advice and assist with trial preparation and legal forms.
- Legal Services for Native American Communities Legal Services for Vulnerable Youth and Trafficking SurvivorsProvides civil legal assistance in eleven Native American communities, assisting tribal members and residents with various legal categories, Indian wills, probates, guardianships, and conservatorships, with criminal practice limited to tribal court, and includes component services like Four Rivers Indian Legal Services and White Mountain Indian Legal Services.
- Legal Services for Native American Communities Legal Services for Vulnerable Youth and Trafficking SurvivorsProvides civil legal assistance in eleven Native American communities, including Indian wills, probates, guardianships, and conservatorships, with criminal practice limited to tribal court, through its component Four Rivers Indian Legal Services and White Mountain Indian Legal Services.
- Legal Services for Native American Communities Legal Services for Vulnerable Youth and Trafficking SurvivorsProvides civil legal assistance in eleven Native American communities, assisting tribal members and residents with various legal categories, Indian wills, probates, guardianships, and conservatorships, with criminal practice limited to tribal court, including services through Four Rivers Indian Legal Services and White Mountain Indian Legal Services.
- Legal Services for Veterans Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOffers specialized legal services to veterans through its Veterans Hope & Justice Project, covering areas like consumer protection, family law, housing, public and VA benefits, restorative justice, and preventing homelessness by stopping foreclosures.
- Public Benefits Protection Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProtects clients' access to public benefits such as SNAP, AHCCCS Medical Assistance, TANF Cash Assistance, Unemployment, and Social Security Disability benefits.
- Public Benefits Protection Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProtects access to public benefits such as SNAP, AHCCCS Medical Assistance, TANF Cash Assistance, Unemployment, and Social Security Disability benefits.
- Public Benefits Protection Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProtects access to essential public benefits such as SNAP, AHCCCS Medical Assistance, TANF Cash Assistance, Unemployment, and Social Security Disability benefits.
advocacy · 2
- Advocacy for Systemic Change Civil Rights Litigation & AdvocacyLawyers challenge governmental regulations and procedures on due process grounds, unscrupulous consumer and business practices, improper methods of school financing, and inhumane jail conditions.
- Legal Advocacy and Systemic Reform Civil Rights Litigation & AdvocacyLawyers challenge governmental regulations and procedures on due process grounds, unscrupulous consumer and business practices, improper methods of school financing, and inhumane jail conditions.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Addressing trauma-related legal issues for veterans trauma-informed legal aidThe organization specifically addresses legal issues faced by veterans, particularly those stemming from trauma and mental health challenges related to military service, to facilitate their successful transition to civilian life and prevent homelessness.
- Empowering individuals through legal aid empowerment_through_legal_aidBy providing quality legal services, the organization aims to affirm the individual and collective dignity, integrity, and power of people who lack equal access to justice.
- Empowerment through legal aid empowerment_through_legal_aidBy providing quality legal services, the organization aims to affirm the individual and collective dignity, integrity, and power of people who lack equal access to justice.
- Ensuring accessibility and non-discrimination accessibility_and_inclusionThe organization is committed to making its services accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities, by providing reasonable accommodations and translators, and by prohibiting discrimination based on various protected characteristics.
- Ensuring accessibility and non-discrimination in services accessibility_and_inclusionThe organization is committed to making its services accessible to all, including people with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination based on various protected characteristics, providing reasonable accommodations and language translation to ensure equitable access to justice.
- Ensuring accessibility and non-discrimination in services accessibility_and_inclusionThe organization is committed to making its services accessible to all, including people with disabilities, by providing reasonable accommodations and translators, and by prohibiting discrimination based on various protected characteristics.
- Leveraging pro bono and volunteer legal services pro_bono_legal_servicesThe organization expands its capacity to provide civil legal services by engaging volunteer attorneys and law students, matching their expertise to specific needs, and offering supervised experiential learning opportunities.
- Leveraging pro bono and volunteer legal services pro_bono_legal_servicesThe organization expands its capacity and reach by engaging volunteer attorneys and law students to provide legal services, conduct research, and represent clients, thereby broadening access to civil legal aid and offering practical learning experiences.
- Leveraging pro bono and volunteer legal services pro_bono_legal_servicesThe organization expands its capacity to provide legal services and broaden access to justice by engaging volunteer attorneys and law students, matching their expertise to specific needs, and offering supervised experiential learning opportunities.
- Needs-based service prioritization needs-based service prioritizationThe organization regularly assesses local civil legal needs to prioritize its services in critical areas such as Family Law, Consumer Protection, Eviction Prevention, Public Benefits, and Immigration for crime victims, ensuring resources are directed where they are most needed.
- Prioritizing services based on assessed community needs needs-based_service_prioritizationThe organization regularly assesses local civil legal needs to strategically prioritize its services in critical areas such as Family Law, Consumer Protection, Eviction Prevention, Public Benefits, and Immigration for crime victims, ensuring resources are directed where they are most needed.
- Prioritizing services based on assessed community needs needs-based_service_prioritizationThe organization regularly assesses local civil legal needs to prioritize its services in critical areas such as Family Law, Consumer Protection, Eviction Prevention, Public Benefits, and Immigration for crime victims, ensuring resources are directed where they are most needed.
- Promoting family safety and stability family_safety_and_stabilityThe organization focuses on legal interventions designed to help families maintain safety and stability, particularly in situations involving domestic violence or children at risk.
- Promoting family safety and stability family_safety_and_stabilityThe organization focuses on legal interventions that help families maintain safety and stability, particularly in situations involving domestic violence or children at risk.
- Providing free legal assistance to low-income individuals free_legal_assistanceThe organization provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals who would otherwise lack access to justice, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent them from addressing their legal needs.
- Providing free legal assistance to low-income individuals free_legal_assistanceThe organization provides civil legal services to low-income individuals who would otherwise lack access to justice, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent access to legal representation.
- Trauma-informed legal aid for veterans trauma-informed legal aidThe organization addresses legal issues faced by veterans, particularly those stemming from trauma related to military service and mental health, to aid their transition to civilian life and prevent issues like homelessness.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Consumer Protection Services
Offers legal support to individuals facing consumer-related issues.
Eviction Prevention Program
Helps clients facing eviction and unsafe housing conditions.
Family Law Services
Provides legal assistance in family law matters, including divorce and custody issues.
Immigration Services
Provides legal aid to crime victims and others in immigration matters.
Public Benefits Advocacy
Assists clients in accessing public benefits and entitlements.
Volunteer Lawyer Program
Connects pro bono attorneys with clients through self-help clinics and direct referrals.
relationships · 12
who they work with
- Four Rivers Indian Legal Services Partner — Division of Southern Arizona Legal Aid that operates in Sacaton, Arizona.
- Four Rivers Indian Legal Services Partner — Operates a legal services office in Sacaton.
- Legal Services Corporation Funder — Replaced OEO as the federal funding source for legal services programs in 1974.
- Legal Services Corporation Government — Does not expend funds for any activity prohibited by the Legal Services Corporation.
- Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) Funder — Secured first public funding through OEO in the 1960s.
- Pima County Bar Association Funder — Initially funded the Legal Aid Society.
- Rogers College of Law Partner — Has a long-standing relationship, with faculty serving on the board and joint projects including the Neighborhood Law Office and Domestic Violence Law Project.
- Sells/Tohono O’odham Legal Services Partner — Operates a legal services office in Sells/Tohono O'odham.
- United Community Campaign Funder — Secured funds from this organization in the early 1960s.
- United Way Partner — United Community Campaign was the forerunner to United Way.
- White Mountain Apache Legal Services Partner — Operates a legal services office in Fort Apache.
- White Mountain Legal Aid Partner — Operates a legal aid office in Show Low.