“Light at the end of a tunnel”: Moniek’s Juvenile Record Expunction
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“I love bringing things to life.” Whether it’s creating something for a friend, the bulletin boards at her church, or arts & crafts time with her daughter, Moniek loves spending […]
We need Medicaid expansion now
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1 in 10 North Carolinians has no health insurance, one of the highest rates of uninsured people in the country. Low-income seniors, people living with disabilities, veterans, immigrants, and their […]
With Evictions Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Charlotte Attorneys Describe Human Consequences
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By Sam Carnes, Queens University News Service Evictions in Mecklenburg County have returned to pre-pandemic levels and are now averaging 2,500 per month, a rate that keeps Charlotte among the nation’s […]
‘Break that vicious cycle. Lessons as public defender key to Toussaint Romain’s new role
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BY LAUREN LINDSTROM Charlotte NC-As Toussaint Romain settles into his role as Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy’s new chief executive, the clients he represented for a decade as a criminal […]
Summer Fest
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Join us July 16th for a family event that will include health screenings, vaccines, community resources, and legal services. The event will take place from 10am-2pm at our new location, […]
2022 Pro Bono Honor Roll
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The Mecklenburg Access to Justice Pro Bono Partners Program of Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and Legal Aid of North Carolina-Charlotte is pleased to recognize our committed pro bono attorneys […]
Marking a tragic milestone: 1 million Americans lost to COVID-19
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As our nation mourns the loss of 1 million Americans to COVID-19, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy reflects on the tragic loss of our neighbors to the pandemic. We mourn […]
What you need to know: Tax law changes for North Carolina Veterans
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Last November, North Carolina passed a law to allow eligible retired members of the Armed Forces to deduct certain military retirement pay when calculating taxable income in North Carolina. The […]
Q&A with Toussaint Romain: the new CEO of the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy | QCityMetro
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The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy is a non-profit organization that provides legal aid to those who need it, but cannot afford it. The organization recently announced that Toussaint Romain […]
Toussaint Romain will lead Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy | WFAE 90.7
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Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy has a new chief executive officer. As a former public defender, law professor and civil rights activist, Toussaint Romain is no stranger to the legal […]