August 17 2026 Community | In the News
It’s Back to school time! Do you have concerns about your student receiving a free and appropriate public education? LSA offers legal aid services for eligible students dealing with special education issues and disproportionate punishments. We also offer legal services and guidance to ensure students experiencing homelessness or a disruption to stable and consistent housing …
July 23 2026 Community | In the News | New at LSA | Outreach and Clinics | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama to Host Veterans Legal Clinic and Community Resource Event in Mobile with Legal Services Corporation The free event at The National Maritime Museum on August 20 will connect veterans with civil legal assistance and community resources while highlighting LSC’s new Veterans Outreach Toolkit. Legal Services Alabama (LSA), in partnership with the Legal …
May 14 2026 Community | In the News | New at LSA | Press Release
LSA hosted our 7th Annual Justice, Fairness, & Hope Awards Luncheon in downtown Montgomery on May 7, 2026. Guy Lescault, LSA Executive Director, thanks the Justice, Fairness, & Hope Awards Host Committee for their selection of the 2026 award recipients. Each award recipient has demonstrated their commitment to advancing access to justice in Alabama and …
February 03 2026 Community | In the News | New at LSA | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is proud to announce the distinguished recipients of its annual Justice, Fairness, & Hope Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the pursuit of justice through legal advocacy in Alabama. Guy Lescault, LSA Executive Director, thanks the Justice, Fairness & Hope Awards Host Committee for their selection of the 2026 award recipients. “Each …
January 26 2026 Community | In the News | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama has added four new members to its Board of Directors to advance its mission of closing the civil legal justice gap in all 67 counties. New members join the Board from across the state to share their experience advancing advocacy strategies in Alabama. Carmelita Arnold Carmelita Arnold serves as President of the …
November 03 2025 Community | In the News | Outreach and Clinics | Press Release
A first of its kind Estate Planning and Heirs’ Property Outreach is planned for November 11 from 9 AM – 3 PM on the AA&M University campus. The event is organized through a collaboration with AA&M-ACES, Will Breland and Adele Underwood, Director and former Director of the Faulkner University Thomas Goode Law School, Generational and …
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 …
July 08 2025 Community | In the News | Media | New at LSA | Press Release
The LSC federal budget is facing dramatic cuts to funding, and Alabama’s hard-working residents will bear the brunt of the negative impacts. By: Guy Lescault, Legal Services Alabama Executive Director and Ron Flagg, Legal Services Corporation President The Trump Administration’s proposed elimination of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) would have devastating effects on residents across …
May 15 2025 Community | In the News | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is proud to announce the resounding success of its 6th Annual Justice, Fairness & Hope Awards Luncheon, held on May 7, 2025, at the RSA Activity Center in Montgomery. The event brought together legal and community leaders from across the state to celebrate the pursuit of justice and honor individuals and …
