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Perspective

Aug. 16, 2012

Non-profit legal services organizations: important ally of the courts

In the midst of this financial crisis, Los Angeles is fortunate to have a number of legal services organizations that provide our most vulnerable citizens with access to justice. By Richard L. Kellner and Sandy Samuels


By Richard L. Kellner and Sandy Samuels


California courts are presently facing a profound financial crisis that threatens to undermine their core function of providing access to justice. Indeed, the latest $544 million reduction for the 2012-2013 fiscal year will inevitably lead to more court closures and further reduce ancillary services that protect the most vulnerable members our society. In the midst of this financial crisis, Los Angeles is fortunate to have ...

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