Community Legal Services (CLS) is a nonprofit organization devoted to providing access to justice for individuals and families who cannot afford private counsel. For nearly 40 years, our team of expert staff and volunteer attorneys have stood alongside people navigating complex legal challenges.

In FY24, CLS made a tremendous difference in our community, handling 13,814 total cases, serving 2,118 clients through our Latino Legal Access program, and logging 8,307 volunteer attorney hours. But our work doesn’t stop there. Beyond the courtroom, we connect individuals in need with essential community resources, empowering them to thrive in all aspects of their lives. CLS is committed to making justice accessible and breaking down barriers that prevent people from living with dignity and security.

Join us in this vital mission today—your gift ensures that access to justice is a right for everyone, not a privilege for a few. Here’s how your support makes a difference:

$25 – Covers essential office supplies, helping our team stay prepared for every case.
$100 – Provides the resources needed for an attorney to handle a Rent Court docket, preventing eviction.
$200 – Funds two hours of crucial legal advice for those navigating complex legal issues.
$700 – Supports legal representation for a domestic violence survivor in a protective order hearing.
$4,200 – Provides attorney representation for a family law matter.

With your help, CLS will continue this important work for the next 40 years and beyond.

40 Years of Access to Justice

Empowering Communities, One Case at a Time.

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