The pro bono program is rarely able to respond to urgent requests from a lawyer. However, if you are served with legal documents after the pro bono program has received or completed your admission, but before you have been referred to a lawyer, call the pro bono office immediately. If documents are given to you after a lawyer has taken over your case, call the law firm immediately. The Department is actively engaged in establishing partnerships with entities that can provide legal assistance in accordance with the principles of law and regulation set forth in the Older Americans Act, the Legal Services Corporation Act and regulations made pursuant to those Acts. If you are a service provider seeking training or legal services, please contact us at 1-800-868-9095. NC Legal Aid`s team of lawyers, paralegals, social workers, staff and volunteers are dedicated, hard-working and resourceful. But they can`t do it alone. They need your support to increase their service and support capacity. A long-term care insurance policy denied coverage to a person, alleging that the person had exhausted their benefits. Legal Assistance concluded that the wording of the policy was inconsistent and included a provision that total benefits were 2190 days (six years), while other articles indicated three years. After receiving a letter of claim and various legal actions, the company negotiated a settlement and the client agreed to another year of coverage. If you would like to apply for our services, call our admissions office at 1-(888) 346-5592) or click here to apply online. To contact our Managing Director Andrea Loney, email her at andrealoney@sclegal.org.

For all other requests, please fill out the form below. Non-criminal legal services for individuals who cannot afford a private lawyer are provided by SC Legal Services. Some of the types of legal services that may be available include: evictions, bankruptcies, health issues, education, mortgage foreclosures, Social Security disability, employment issues, some limited divorce and custody issues, food stamps, and social issues. Legal Services programs do not deal with criminal matters; If you have questions about criminal law, see Public Defence Services. SCLS provides free legal assistance in a variety of civil cases. SCLS does not provide legal assistance in criminal matters or fees. To obtain legal assistance in a criminal case, please contact the public defender`s office in your county. For legal assistance in a fee-based matter, please call the Lawyer Placement Service at 1-800-868-2284. The fee for the lawyer referral service can be up to fifty dollars ($50.00) for 30 minutes. If the programs listed below, they are designed to help military and/or veterans with legal issues. See specific details and contact these programs for more information.

Also visit the national programs. Under Title III-B of the Seniors Act, the South Carolina Department of Aging funds the provision of legal aid through the various regional aging agencies throughout the state. Legal assistance means legal advice and representation. In South Carolina, this assistance must be provided by an attorney. The SC Bar is instrumental in providing volunteer advocates in various parts of the state for education, voluntary clinics, and “Ask A Lawyer” programs that target the elderly population or are suitable for caregivers. Please contact them at (803) 799-6653 to find out how you can get involved in ensuring seniors get the legal services they need free of charge. ABA Free Legal Answers If you can`t afford to pay for a lawyer, ABA Free Legal Answers can help. For most civil (non-criminal) legal matters, if your state participates, click “Choose the state you live in” and click on your state to ask a question. For VA benefits, release upgrades, or other legal issues related to veterans: Select “ABA Federal” from the “Select the state you live in” drop-down menu to ask a question related to the release upgrade or VA and receive a response from an attorney. Visit the Lawyer Referral Directory to find programs you can connect with a lawyer who charges fees for legal services.

Enter your state, county, or city in the search box to find local programs. However, some lawyers benefiting from these programs may offer initial consultations at a reduced price or charge a reduced fee based on your income. Contact these programs for more information. Visit the U.S. Armed Forces Legal Assistance Locator to find your nearest military legal aid office (click “Advanced” and “Accept”). Military personnel and their families can access free legal assistance at these offices. More information on eligibility can be found in our Working with a Lawyer publication. Since 2020, demand for our services has exploded, demonstrating the critical need for civilian representation in every city and community in North Carolina. On the next page, we ask you to tell us in which country you live and what legal problem you need help with. Depending on your answers, you can choose from: legal advice, legal information, referral or online request for legal services. The South Carolina Department of Aging has long-standing partnerships with the SC Bar and SC Bar Pro Bono Program, the Access to Justice Commission, SC Legal Services, and other agencies (governmental or otherwise) that can provide legal representation to the target audience.

A client was facing the loss of his home due to a mortgage foreclosure caused by a tax error at the county assessor`s office. Thanks to legal assistance, the error has been corrected, the mortgage has been updated and the monthly payments are now at the right amount so that the client can maintain his own home. This information has been created to give you general information about the law. It is not legal advice on a particular issue. If you have any questions about the law, you should consult a lawyer. If you don`t know a lawyer, you can call the South Carolina Bar Lawyer Referral Service weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The number is 799-7100 in Richland or Lexington counties and 1-800-868-2284 in other parts of the state.

Income, family size and special financial needs are taken into account in determining whether a person is eligible for legal aid. Legal services are free for eligible low-income individuals, but clients are required to pay court fees where possible. An older person who was the victim of domestic violence by her husband obtained a 90-day injunction from the family court and was ordered by the family court to file a divorce or separation action for additional protection. Using the Title III-B legal program, the legal provider filed a complaint with the family court for the older person before the protection order expired within 90 days. With this assistance, the client was protected from further violence and was given full use and ownership of the marital home and a transportation vehicle. With a holistic approach, Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free legal aid when people need it most, because everyone deserves a lawyer when their home, health, or livelihood is at stake.