Thoughts on Tax Advocate Nina Olson
Senior attorney Soreé Finley recently reflected on her first interaction with National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson, who retires today after a long career of fighting for fair tax policies for […]
Ensuring health care for more people…
Thousands of immigrants seek asylum in Charlotte court. Nearly all will lose.
Charlotte N.C.- “Stand up and raise your right hand,” Judge William Riggs said. He looks expectantly at a Central American man in front of him, who’s wearing headphones to listen […]
Ofrecen protección al contribuyente
Charlotte N.C.- El Servicio y Defensa al Contribuyente en colaboración con el Centro de Apoyo Legal de Charlotte llevarán a cabo el lunes 15 de julio un taller informativo sobre […]
Advocacy Center Assisting Tax Fraud Victims in Local Case
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy is assisting victims in a local tax fraud case after a federal grand jury recently indicted a Charlotte woman on charges of preparing false returns […]
10 things to remember when buying a used car
Looking to buy a used car? Check out these 10 important things to remember from Edward Byron, a consumer protection attorney at Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy.
Action Alert: Let’s Give N.C. A Second Chance
For people with a criminal record, second chances are hard to come by. But the N.C. General Assembly can change that narrative for more than 2 million North Carolinians living with criminal records. The N.C. Senate unanimously passed The Second Chance Act (Senate Bill 562) earlier this month.
What friends are for …
Find yourself a friend who will not only tell you about an amazing free estate planning service available for Mecklenburg County residents over 60 but also go with you to have your documents finalized!
Santana Receives Liberty Bell Award
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy team member Ruth Santana is the 2019 recipient of the Mecklenburg County Bar’s Liberty Bell Award. Santana, who works with the Advocacy Center’s Immigrant Justice […]
Some Immigrants Choose Between Food Stamps and a Green Card
Lourdes Juarez has lived in North Carolina since 2000, working part-time to help children with disabilities improve their motor skills. Originally from Mexico, she is now a lawful permanent resident of the United States with plans to apply for citizenship.
Pro Bono Honor Roll 2019
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 on its annual Pro Bono Honor Roll.
