September 26 2025 Community | New at LSA | Staff
We had an incredible time coming together as a staff for our first series of “Justice Talks” at Tuesday’s LSA Annual Statewide Conference. This year’s conference format was a day filled with 10-minute talks from a variety of speakers. Presenters included both LSA staff and outside advocates committed to the pursuit of equal access to …
September 19 2025 Community | New at LSA | Outreach and Clinics | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is pleased to announce an upcoming class designed to introduce participants to Legal Compass AL, a free online tool empowering individuals who may not have access to traditional legal services. The class will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the LSA Mobile Office. Attendees …
September 10 2025 Community | New at LSA | Outreach and Clinics | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is pleased to announce an upcoming class designed to introduce participants to Legal Compass AL, a free online tool empowering individuals who may not have access to traditional legal services. The class will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Jasper Area Family Services …
September 10 2025 Community | New at LSA | Outreach and Clinics | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is pleased to announce an upcoming class designed to introduce participants to Legal Compass AL, a free online tool empowering individuals who may not have access to traditional legal services. The class will be held on Tuesday, Sept.16, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Madison Public Library. LSA officially …
September 03 2025 Community | New at LSA | Outreach and Clinics | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is pleased to announce an upcoming class designed to introduce participants to Legal Compass AL, a free online tool empowering individuals who may not have access to traditional legal services. The class will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Anniston City Meeting Center. …
August 22 2025 Community | New at LSA | Staff
Our annual statewide conference is coming up Tuesday, September 23, at Alabama State University in Montgomery from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This year’s conference will be a one-day “Justice Talks” event featuring a series of 10-minute talks designed to be engaging, inspiring, and meaningful. Join us to hear from legal experts from around Alabama and network …
August 15 2025 Community | In the News | New at LSA | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is pleased to announce an upcoming class designed to introduce participants to Legal Compass AL, a free online tool empowering individuals who may not have access to traditional legal services. The class will be held on Thursday, August 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the North Shelby Library in …
August 13 2025 Community | In the News
Low-income Americans do not get any or enough legal help for 92% of their substantial civil legal problems. 3 in 4 (74%) low-income households experienced 1+ civil legal problems in the past year. 2 in 5 (39%) experienced 5+ problems and 1 in 5 (20%) experienced 10+ problems. Only 1 in 4 (25%) people with …
LSA Director of Advocacy, Michael Forton, joined the Legal Services Corporation Talk Justice podcast for an episode about Elder Law and the role of legal aid in protecting older adults in Alabama. Last year, LSC-funded legal organizations assisted more than 312,000 Americans age 60 and up with their legal problems. Issues surrounding wills, power of …
July 16 2025 Community | Outreach and Clinics | Staff
The shadows of an uncertain future loomed large over the client as he walked through the doors of Legal Services Alabama. An ejectment lawsuit, a chilling prospect, threatened to strip him of his home and stability. The estate of the property owner demanded mesne profits, claiming waste and seeking possession – a legal labyrinth designed …
