Free Legal Aid Website Launches in Arizona

AZLawHelp.org is a free site designed to help users find legal aid organizations near their home. The website has articles, forms, and links to information about civil legal issues. Legal information is provided on the following topics: Family, Kids and Seniors; Housing, Immigration, Native American Law, Public Benefits, Work, Your Money, Your Rights, and General Information. Bookmark the site at http://www.AZLawHelp.org on the Internet.

Legal aid organizations announce the launch of a statewide website to help low-income individuals in Arizona find legal assistance. AZLawHelp.org helps users find legal aid organizations closest to where they live. The website has articles, forms, and links to information about civil legal issues. Legal information is provided on the following topics: Family, Kids and Seniors; Housing, Immigration, Native American Law, Public Benefits, Work, Your Money, Your Rights, and General Information. Bookmark the site at http://www.AZLawHelp.org on the Internet.

AZLawHelp.org is a free site designed to help users find legal aid organizations near their home. Articles and resource documents are available in an easy-to-read format, or as detailed information for people who wish to help themselves in the legal process. There is also advanced legal information and articles to assist attorneys and legal advocates. Spanish language translations are being added on a regular basis with a full Spanish language version of the site expected to launch later in the year.

People who can't afford an attorney or want to help themselves with a civil legal issue can find information anonymously through the statewide website. People who don't have a computer can connect to the Internet through local libraries, friends, family, and places of employment. Busy legal aid advocates will find quick access to relevant documents when assisting clients.

"AZLawHelp.org provides easy access to low income people in rural areas as well as those in urban areas of Arizona." said Thomas Berning, Executive Director of Southern Arizona Legal Aid (SALA).

The website was created under a grant to Southern Arizona Legal Aid from the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). Participation from Community Legal Services, DNA People's Legal Services, and the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education IOLTA Programs ensured statewide support and content. AZLawHelp.org is managed by the William E. Morris Institute for Justice. The technology for the site was made possible through a Technology Initiative Grant by the Legal Services Corp. and was developed by ProBono.net for several state web sites.

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Contact:

Eddie Sissons, Ex. Director

William E. Morris Institute for Justice

602.252.3432

FAX602.257.8138

P.O. Box 311

Phoenix, AZ 85001

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