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The number of families Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy serves each year through individual representation in the Charlotte area.
The number of Mecklenburg County residents who are eligible for our services and in need of legal assistance but unable to afford private lawyers.
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The amount of financial benefits earned on behalf of clients through our assistance last year.
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Celebrate Pro Bono Week October 25th-31st, 2020
We have to shout it from the rooftops. Our Access to Justice Pro Bono Partners Program enables Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and Legal Aid of North Carolina–Charlotte to have an immense impact on our society, narrow Mecklenburg County’s justice gap, and to build a stronger, more just community for us all. THANK YOU! Locally…
Voting in 2020
Have you made your plan to vote yet? In a historic election year, your voice deserves to be heard. Vote for #accesstojustice this fall. Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy encourages everyone who can to vote and let their voice be heard. Below you can find information on how to register to vote in North Carolina, ways that…
Executive Director, Ken Schorr, Recognized by NC Justice Center with Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations, Ken! We are immensely proud to announce that our executive director, Ken Schorr, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North Carolina Justice Center as a part of their 2020 Defenders of Justice ceremony this past weekend. The Justice Center recognized him “for his decades of leadership in legal services, as he tirelessly defended the interests…
In Memory of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“Notorious RBG.” . . . We are deeply saddened by the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg was a champion for justice during her 27 years on the Court, and she has been the leading voice for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality throughout her tenure. She will be dearly missed as…
North Carolina Extra Credit Grants: FAQs
In early September, the North Carolina legislature passed the most recent coronavirus relief act. According to this act, most North Carolina parents will receive checks for $335 from the state this fall. This payment is meant to offset costs from their children’s virtual learning during the pandemic. Here are answers to frequently asked questions regarding…
CDC Eviction Moratorium: What you Need to Know
The federal government, through the Center for Disease Control, has announced a temporary halt on evictions through December 31, 2020 to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Under the order, landlords and property owners are prohibited from evicting certain tenants impacted by COVID-19. If you are an immigrant, you may have concerns about claiming protection…
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