Charleston Legal Access is Charleston's first nonprofit, sliding-scale law firm. We do not provide free legal services, but we will work at a price that those of moderate means can afford. Hourly rates are determined on an individual basis by a client's income and family size. Our initial screening and phone consultations with an attorney are completely free.
In-person, 1-2 hour case consultations and limited assistance sessions are available for a flat fee of $50-$100.
In-person, 1-2 hour case consultations and limited assistance sessions are available for a flat fee of $50-$100.
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Charleston Legal Access is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to expanding access to legal services and rights in South Carolina.
We serve moderate- and low-income individuals, providing legal representation at reduced fees calculated on a sliding scale and engage in projects to expand access to justice in South Carolina.
So if you make too much money to qualify for a Legal Services attorney, but you do not make enough to pay standard rates for an attorney, we are here to bridge the justice gap and give you access to legal representation.
We serve moderate- and low-income individuals, providing legal representation at reduced fees calculated on a sliding scale and engage in projects to expand access to justice in South Carolina.
So if you make too much money to qualify for a Legal Services attorney, but you do not make enough to pay standard rates for an attorney, we are here to bridge the justice gap and give you access to legal representation.
Lana is a native New Yorker, who recently moved to Mount Pleasant with her family.
Prior to moving to South Carolina, Lana was a senior staff attorney in the Matrimonial & Family Law Unit at New York Legal Assistance Group ("NYLAG"), one of New York City's leading nonprofits providing legal services to low-income New Yorkers.
Lana represented victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and trauma in Family and Supreme Court, as well as serving as the Coordinator of Project Eden, which works with the Orthodox Jewish community to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Prior to moving to South Carolina, Lana was a senior staff attorney in the Matrimonial & Family Law Unit at New York Legal Assistance Group ("NYLAG"), one of New York City's leading nonprofits providing legal services to low-income New Yorkers.
Lana represented victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and trauma in Family and Supreme Court, as well as serving as the Coordinator of Project Eden, which works with the Orthodox Jewish community to raise awareness of domestic violence.
A special thanks to our Founding, Fueling and Supporting partners as well as our Agency partnerships for their support and their commitment to expanding access to justice throughout the Lowcountry.
We are also supported by the generous gifts of hundreds of individual donors.
Thank you to everyone who has invested in our mission of making sure legal representation is within reach of all of our community members.
We are also supported by the generous gifts of hundreds of individual donors.
Thank you to everyone who has invested in our mission of making sure legal representation is within reach of all of our community members.
The Organization: CLA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) law firm dedicated to expanding access to legal representation in South Carolina.
We serve moderate-to -low income individuals, providing legal services on a sliding scale.
We also engage in projects to expand access to justice in South Carolina.
The Position: The primary responsibility of the Intake Manager and Legal Assistant will be to handle initial intake for potential clients and maintain the case management database.
The Legal Assistant will be the first point of contact for potential clients, so having a professional demeanor is a must.
We serve moderate-to -low income individuals, providing legal services on a sliding scale.
We also engage in projects to expand access to justice in South Carolina.
The Position: The primary responsibility of the Intake Manager and Legal Assistant will be to handle initial intake for potential clients and maintain the case management database.
The Legal Assistant will be the first point of contact for potential clients, so having a professional demeanor is a must.
Wondering if you are eligible for our services?
We can handle civil matters including housing issues, education, consumer rights, benefits and civil rights.
Clients are eligible for our services if their income is between 125% and 400% of the federal poverty guidelines.
We are not taking criminal cases at this time.
Cases are selected based on the income guidelines, whether legal representation is likely to benefit the client, and the public interest in pursuing their claims.
We generally only take cases in Charleston County, Dorchester County, Berkeley County for reasons of efficiency; the benefit to a client of our lower rate is lost if clients are paying for travel time.
We can handle civil matters including housing issues, education, consumer rights, benefits and civil rights.
Clients are eligible for our services if their income is between 125% and 400% of the federal poverty guidelines.
We are not taking criminal cases at this time.
Cases are selected based on the income guidelines, whether legal representation is likely to benefit the client, and the public interest in pursuing their claims.
We generally only take cases in Charleston County, Dorchester County, Berkeley County for reasons of efficiency; the benefit to a client of our lower rate is lost if clients are paying for travel time.
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