To promote and provide civil legal services to low-income persons, groups and communities in Puerto Rico, and to grant access to the justice system through education, training and legal representation. Nearly 50% of the population of Puerto Rico qualifies economically for our services, as they are living at or below U.S. federal poverty levels. We are a private nonprofit corporation that provides free legal advice, representation and legal education in civil cases to people and low-income groups who qualify. The legal cases we deal with include families (domestic violence, custody issues, etc.), special education, senior citizens protections, housing (including foreclosures), minors, incom... read more To promote and provide civil legal services to low-income persons, groups and communities in Puerto Rico, and to grant access to the justice system through education, training and legal representation. Nearly 50% of the population of Puerto Rico qualifies economically for our services, as they are living at or below U.S. federal poverty levels. We are a private nonprofit corporation that provides free legal advice, representation and legal education in civil cases to people and low-income groups who qualify. The legal cases we deal with include families (domestic violence, custody issues, etc.), special education, senior citizens protections, housing (including foreclosures), minors, income maintenance, bankruptcies, veterans, civil rights, community and environmental rights, consumer rights, agricultural workers, among others. We receive funds in the form of grants and in-kind support from federal, state and municipal governments, as well as foundations and corporations. We also received donations from individuals and associations.
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By Rebeca Dorna | Communications
We share yet another example on how our litigation provides access to justice to low-income individuals. After the dissolution of the marriage between H.G. and Y.V.P., the liquidation of the community... Read the full report ›By Rebeca Dorna | Communications
Driven by our mission, we’ve secured another success for students with special needs. Y.Y.R.M. is a student registered in the Special Education Program due to a diagnosis of attention deficit... Read the full report ›By Rebeca Dorna | Communications
The mother of V. I. C. P., a 13-year-old student registered in the Special Education Program due to health conditions (severe anxiety and selective mutism) and Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD),... Read the full report ›
