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MARICOPA COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 860442773 · $127K rev · grantmaker · operational · www.maricopabar.org
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The Maricopa County Bar Foundation supports justice-related public service and educational initiatives in Maricopa County, Arizona. It funds pro bono legal services for low-income residents, operates free legal clinics for probate issues, and provides scholarships to law students from diverse backgrounds. The foundation works in partnership with the Maricopa County Bar Association and other legal aid organizations to expand access to justice.

activities · 12

what they do

direct service · 9
  • Administers Justice Michael D. Ryan Scholarships for law students Law Student Scholarships with Diversity Focus
    Provides financial scholarships to law students at ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, with a focus on supporting students from diverse backgrounds and reducing law school debt burden.
  • Justice Michael D. Ryan Scholarships Law Student Scholarships with Diversity Focus
    Offers scholarships to law students at the ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, with a focus on supporting students from diverse backgrounds and helping alleviate law school debt.
  • Justice Michael D. Ryan Scholarships Law Student Scholarships with Diversity Focus
    Offers Justice Michael D. Ryan Scholarships to law students at the ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, aiming to aid students from diverse backgrounds with law school debt.
  • Operates a Lawyer Referral Service that connects attorneys with new clients, facilitating access to legal representation for the public and professional opportunities for lawyers.
  • Operates a Lawyer Referral Service to connect attorneys with new clients.
  • Operates Lawyer Referral Service Member and Industry Directory Services
    Connects attorneys with new clients through a structured referral system, facilitating access to legal representation for the public and client acquisition for lawyers.
  • Probate Legal Assistance Program (P.L.A.P.) Pro Bono Legal Representation & Advice
    Operates the Probate Legal Assistance Program (P.L.A.P.) which offers free legal advice to families of limited means facing probate challenges after a death.
  • Probate Legal Assistance Program (P.L.A.P.) Pro Bono Legal Representation & Advice
    Operates the Probate Legal Assistance Program (P.L.A.P.), which provides free legal advice to families of limited financial means who are navigating probate challenges following the death of a loved one.
  • Provides free legal advice through Probate Legal Assistance Program (P.L.A.P.) Pro Bono Legal Representation & Advice
    Offers free legal advice to low-income families navigating probate challenges following the death of a loved one, helping them understand and manage legal processes.
capacity building · 3
  • Resources for Solo and Small Law Firms
    Offers resources to support solo and small law firm members.
  • Support for legal professionals and community services
    Provides support and services to members of the Maricopa County Bar Association (MCBA) and the broader community through MCBA and its sections, including resources for solo and small law firm practitioners.
  • Supports solo and small law firm members with resources Legal Continuing Education & Bar Preparation
    Offers tools and resources designed to help solo practitioners and small law firm members improve practice management and professional development.
strategies · 9

how they think

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named programs · 3

what they call their work

Justice Michael D. Ryan Scholarships
Provides financial aid to law students at ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law from diverse backgrounds to help alleviate student loan debt and support public service careers.
Probate Legal Assistance Program (P.L.A.P.)
Offers free legal advice to low-income families navigating the probate process after the death of a loved one; established in 2011 and has served hundreds of families.
Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP)
Joint project with Community Legal Services providing pro bono representation in housing, employment, consumer issues, debt collection, bankruptcy, tax, tort defense, and family law/domestic violence matters.
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Partner — Offers Justice Michael D. Ryan Scholarships to law students at the college.
  • Community Legal Services Partner — Jointly operates the Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP) in Maricopa County.
  • MCBA Litigation Section Partner — Section of MCBA focused on supporting members and community legal needs.
  • MCBA YLD Partner — Youth Leadership Division involved in community service and legal skill development.
  • Maricopa County Bar Association Partner — Supports the justice-related public service and educational activities of the Maricopa County Bar Association.