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The Centre aims to bring about social change by working with legislators and committees and to raise community awareness of the issues they specialize in. Pro bono programs match low-income clients with pro bono lawyers who agree to take on their cases free of charge. LSC President Emeritus Jim Sandman, former ABA President Judy Perry Martinez, ABA Free Legal Answers founder Buck Lewis, and former Pro Bono Standing Committee and Public Service President David Bienvenu discuss the value of the site and the ease of volunteering. Contact your state`s consumer protection bureau for help resolving consumer issues. This office is often part of the Attorney General`s Office. According to the state and office, they can: Katherine and George Alexander Community Law Center In a “In The Extent That” business law section, Judge Stong Buck interviews Lewis about the ABA Free Legal Answers project. Bay Area Legal Aid offers monthly consumer rights clinics in San Jose. Click here for clinics in all locations in the Bay Area. “What a pleasant surprise to learn that my pro bono answers made a difference. I am very grateful to the American Bar Association for making this opportunity possible. It`s actually one of the most relaxing things I do as a lawyer.
Linda Reid Oldham, Crockett & Oldham Attorneys Founded in 1986, Project Pro Bono advocates for clients with limited resources for better access to the justice system.