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ARIZONA FOUNDATION FOR LEGAL SERVICES & EDUCATION

AZ · EIN 953351710 · $5.5M rev · operational · advocacy · www.azbf.org
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The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education promotes access to justice and furthers understanding of the law in Arizona. It achieves this through programs providing low-cost legal assistance, law-related education, and by supporting pro bono legal services. The organization works with the State Bar of Arizona and other partners.

activities · 23

what they do

direct service · 16
  • Civic and Law-Related Education Programs Youth Civic Leadership Training
    Supports and promotes civic education programs such as AZ We the People & Project Citizen Network, Mock Trial Alumni, LawForKids.org, and Kids Voting Arizona, engaging youth and educators in legal and civic learning.
  • Free Estate Planning for First Responders Free Estate Planning for First Responders
    Provides free estate planning legal services to first responders and public safety personnel in Arizona through the Wills for Heroes program.
  • Free Legal Consultations for Military and Veterans Pro Bono Legal Representation & Advice
    Provides free one-hour legal consultations to active military members and veterans who earn at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines and do not qualify for other free legal services.
  • Free estate planning services for first responders Free Estate Planning for First Responders
    Provides free estate planning legal services to first responders in Arizona through the Wills For Heroes program.
  • Free legal consultations for military members and veterans Pro Bono Legal Representation & Advice
    Provides free one-hour legal consultations to active military members and veterans earning at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines who do not qualify for other free legal services.
  • Low-Cost Legal Consultations Pro Bono Legal Representation & Advice
    Offers low-cost legal consultations for $75 per one-hour meeting, providing brief advice or unbundled services to individuals who do not qualify for free legal aid but cannot afford standard rates.
  • Low-cost legal consultations for moderate-income individuals Pro Bono Legal Representation & Advice
    Offers one-hour legal consultations for $75 to individuals who do not qualify for free legal aid but cannot afford standard attorney fees, providing brief advice or unbundled legal services.
  • Operate a virtual legal aid platform Pro Bono Legal Representation & Advice
    Manages a virtual platform where volunteer attorneys answer civil legal questions from low-income individuals.
  • Operate social media for civic and legal education programs Youth Civic Leadership Training
    Manages various Facebook and Instagram pages to support civic education programs (AZ We the People & Project Citizen Network, Kids Voting Arizona), legal education for youth (LawForKids.org), and public access to legal information (AZCourtHelp.org).
  • Provide free estate planning legal services to first responders Free Estate Planning for First Responders
    Offers free estate planning legal services to first responders and public safety personnel in Arizona through the Wills for Heroes program.
  • Provide free legal consultations to military members and veterans Pro Bono Legal Representation & Advice
    Offers free one-hour legal consultations to active military members and veterans who meet specific income guidelines and do not qualify for other free legal services.
  • Provide low-cost legal consultations Pro Bono Legal Representation & Advice
    Offers low-cost legal consultations for $75 per hour, providing brief advice or unbundled services to individuals who do not qualify for free legal aid but cannot afford standard legal rates.
  • Public Access to Legal Information Community Resource Directory Development
    Provides public access to legal information and court assistance resources through platforms like AZCourtHelp.org.
  • Social media outreach for civic and legal education programs Youth Civic Leadership Training
    Operates official Facebook and Instagram pages for multiple civic and legal education initiatives, including AZCourtHelp.org, LawForKids.org, Kids Voting Arizona, Mock Trial Alumni, and the AZ We the People & Project Citizen Network, to disseminate legal information and engage the public.
  • Virtual Legal Aid Platform Pro Bono Legal Representation & Advice
    Operates a virtual legal aid platform where attorneys volunteer to answer civil legal questions from low-income individuals.
  • Virtual legal aid platform for civil legal questions Pro Bono Legal Representation & Advice
    Operates a virtual legal aid platform where volunteer attorneys answer civil legal questions from low-income individuals.
advocacy · 3
capacity building · 4
  • Offer volunteer opportunities in law-related education Legal Education & Public Outreach
    Provides volunteer opportunities for individuals to participate in law-related education programs.
  • Offer volunteer opportunities in law-related education Legal Education & Public Outreach
    Provides volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in participating in law-related education programs.
  • Volunteer Opportunities in Law-Related Education Legal Education & Public Outreach
    Offers volunteer opportunities in law-related education programs.
  • Volunteer engagement in law-related education Legal Education & Public Outreach
    Offers volunteer opportunities in law-related education programs to support civic learning and youth engagement in the legal system.
strategies · 15

how they think

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named programs · 7

what they call their work

AZCourtHelp.org
An online resource providing legal information and assistance for Arizona residents.
Arizona Free Legal Answers
Online platform where low-income individuals can ask legal questions and receive answers from volunteer attorneys
Law Related Education Programs
Includes initiatives like We the People, Project Citizen, Mock Trial, and Kids Voting Arizona to promote understanding of the legal system among students and educators
LawForKids.org
An educational website designed to teach children about the law.
Military Legal Assistance Project
Offers free one-hour legal consultations to active military and veterans with incomes at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines; follow-up representation is pro bono
Modest Means Project
Provides low-cost legal consultations for $75 per hour to individuals who do not qualify for free legal services but cannot afford standard rates; attorneys offer brief advice or unbundled services
Wills for Heroes
Provides free estate planning services, including wills and advance directives, to first responders and public safety officers
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • AZ We the People & Project Citizen Network Partner — Collaborates on civic education initiatives through shared social media presence.
  • AZCourtHelp.org Partner — Provides court-related legal information to the public in collaboration with AZCourtHelp.org.
  • Arizona Free Legal Answers Partner — Collaborates with Arizona Free Legal Answers to connect volunteer attorneys with low-income individuals needing civil legal assistance.
  • Kids Voting Arizona Partner — Collaborates on youth voter education and civic engagement programming.
  • LawForKids.org Partner — Delivers legal education content for children and educators in partnership with LawForKids.org.
  • Mock Trial Alumni Arizona Partner — Engages alumni of mock trial programs through joint social media efforts.
  • State Bar of Arizona Network — Collaborates with the State Bar of Arizona on the Modest Means Attorney Program to expand access to legal services.
  • State Bar of Arizona Partner — Collaborates to honor award recipients at the State Bar's annual convention.
  • State Bar of Arizona Partner — Jointly operates the Modest Means Project and Military Legal Assistance Project.
  • State Bar of Arizona Partner — Partnership to oversee the Wills for Heroes program in Arizona.
  • When Work Works Government — Award recipient for workplace excellence nearly every year for a decade.
  • Wills For Heroes Arizona Partner — Partners on estate planning services for first responders through dedicated social media outreach.
  • Wills for Heroes Partner — Partners with Wills for Heroes to provide estate planning services to first responders and public safety personnel.
  • Wills for Heroes Foundation Partner — Affiliate charitable 501(c)(3) entity providing support for the Wills for Heroes program.