Tag: Access to Justice Commission

Montana Panel Finds Residents Expect Lawyers In Civil Actions, But Don’t Get One

After months of community meetings, a Montana panel has found (among other things) “… that low- to moderate-income Montanans most often face legal crises stemming from housing problems, custody disputes, domestic violence, and debt collection. These issues are… Read More

Balt. Lawyer Group: Freddie Gray Illustrates Civil Justice Issues

  A new Baltimore-based attorney’s group is referencing Freddie Gray in its push for free access to civil attorneys in some cases like child custody decisions and home evictions, the Baltimore Sun reports. Leadership of the Access to… Read More

‘Civil Gideon’ Suggested For Pennsylvania

Most of us know that we have a right to an attorney if we’re arrested, but a movement is afoot to provide a similar provision for those facing civil lawsuits. In particular, cases involving “human need” like child… Read More