February 16 2022 Community | In the News
On Saturday, March 12th LSA attorneys will participate in the “From Issues to Actions” Community Forum on heir property and community blight. Research indicates that in some Black and Brown neighborhoods over 80% of blighted and boarded up properties are heir properties. Heirs’ property is property passed to family members by inheritance, usually without a will, …
January 11 2022 Community | In the News
Every year, thousands of low-income individuals across the state of Alabama seek free legal help from Legal Services Alabama (LSA) however, for every individual that is successful in obtaining help, there are even more who could not receive services due the demand for legal help among the poor in Alabama far exceeding our current staff’s …
December 06 2021 In the News | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is partnering with the District Court of Greene County, the 17th Circuit Court of Alabama and the District Attorney of the 17th Circuit of Alabama to ensure that victims of domestic and intimate partner violence are safely removed from their abusers and offered civil legal remedies and victim services. The new …
October 28 2021 In the News | Press Release | The Advocate
Pro Bono Net is expanding their digital resources to ensure more equal access to justice for those relying on remote legal support, and Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is one of their newest partners. The new site, www.AlabamaLegalConnect.org, is part of the Remote Legal Connect expansion. According to Pro Bono Net, “Geographic, economic and structural barriers …
August 04 2021 In the News | Staff | The Advocate
In June 2021 the Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA) partnered with Legal Services Alabama to expedite eligible cases for renters who received formal evictions notices, but applied for Emergency Rental Assistance. The collaborative venture, called the Imminent Eviction Prevention Initiative, began as a pilot program in the LSA Tuscaloosa office. Tuscaloosa Managing Attorney, Willie Mays …
June 29 2021 In the News
Are you an LSA client? Be aware of this recent national mail scam asking clients to pay a retainer fee. Remember: LSA services are ALWAYS FREE. We will NEVER ask you for payment. If you receive a letter claiming you owe payment to LSA, tell your case attorney immediately.
April 15 2021 In the News | Press Release | The Advocate
Established in 2020, by Legal Services Alabama (LSA) the John Lewis Hope Award was bestowed on the late Congressman for his lifetime commitment to social justice. This year’s recipient, Stacey Abrams, was chosen for her dedication to carrying on the legacy of Lewis’ social justice and political work. Abrams’ work with Fair Fight Action embodies Lewis’ …
January 07 2021 In the News | The Advocate
Our 2020 Annual Report is now available! LSA would like to thank all of the funders, sponsors, donors and partners who make our work possible. Read our 2020 report to learn more about the positive change LSA has been able to affect across Alabama in the last year. 2020 PDF 2020 ONLINE
October 20 2020 In the News | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama will receive a $51,464 Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) to improve the organization’s use of technology in assisting low-income individuals with civil legal needs. LSA will use the grant to create a comprehensive document assembly program to automate family law forms. The project will first focus on uncontested divorces before expanding to custody, …
October 15 2020 In the News | Staff
The Mobile County Training School Alumni Association (MCTSAA) acknowledged the LSA Mobile Office with their Isaiah J. Whitley Legacy Award to acknowledge outstanding service provided to the AfricaTown community. Staff Attorney Valynda Jerome-Williams accepted the award to honor her dedication to outreach efforts in AfricaTown over the past two years. Attorney Jerome-Williams has focused her …
