To be a partner in the community to make equal justice for all a reality.
Brief history -
Legal Aid Services began in 1979. In January 2002 Legal Aid of Western Oklahoma and Legal Aid Services of Eastern Oklahoma merged to become Legal aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. providing services throughout Oklahoma.
100% of their clients are considered low income.
The local program provides free civil legal assistance to low income and elderly Oklahomans. Outcome is to ensure child safety; stop violence in the home; obtain paternity orders and birth certificates for children; avoid money judgement and avoid evictions/homelessness.
01.01.10 to 12.31.10 Legal Aid provided
240 clients Direct services
- 15 age 0-20
- 186 age 21 -59
- 39 age 60+
Clients are provided with an increased knowledge with respect to their specific issue.
All clients who were provided documents obtained the opportunity to pursue resolution of their specific issue.
All fully represented clients obtained access to the justice system.
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