LASOC and CLS attorneys provide representation for clients with complex legal
problems.
For clients who
have complicated legal problems, LASOC and CLS attorneys provide in-depth legal
counsel and representation. These services are provided
to low income individuals with serious legal problems that fall within the LASOC
and CLS service priorities. The current service priorities for LASOC
and CLS include: family support and preservation, maintaining economic
stability, safety, access to health services, consumer rights and assisting
populations
with special vulnerabilities. Because of the considerable costs associated with
legal representation, LASOC and CLS accept cases that have the most potential
for serious adverse effects upon the individuals involved and those in which
LASOC or CLS involvement is likely to affect the outcome of the case.
If
LASOC AND CLS attorneys are not able to represent clients in court because of
limited resources, clients can be provided with extensive pro per assistance
through the legal process.
For individuals
who are not eligible to receive legal representation, LASOC created the
Lawyers
Referral Service (LRS)
, a program that engages an extensive
panel of qualified attorneys who can assist individuals whose legal problems are
outside LASOC and CLS’ scope of services.