Sentences with phrase «ensure equal access to justice»

Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low - income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and remove legal barriers to economic opportunity.

«Their outstanding commitment has helped ensure equal access to the justice system for Ohio's most vulnerable individuals.»

16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all

With respect to the regulation of legal services in the United States, do we have effective, accountable and transparent institutions — the ones that are required in order to ensure equal access to justice for all?

The Civil Legal Aid Oversight Committee, Washington Supreme Court and Washington's Board for Judicial Administration have all urged congress to protect funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), which seeks to ensure equal access to justice under the law for all Americans by providing civil legal assistance to those who otherwise would be unable to afford it.

The Civil Legal Aid Oversight Committee, Washington Supreme Court and Washington's Board for Judicial Administration have all urged congress to protect funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), which seeks to ensure equal access to justice under the law for all Americans by providing civil legal assistance to those who otherwise would be unable to -LSB-...]

They themselves do not receive any attorney fees for the work they do to ensure equal access to justice for all.

You can see that with all other UN member states Canada committed to promote the rule of law at the national and international levels (a fairly general target — not too hard to achieve) and to ensure equal access to justice for all (much more concrete and challenging).

Directing court awards and unclaimed residual funds from class actions to the Montana Justice Foundation is one way you can help ensure equal access to justice for all Montanans.

16.3 promote the rule of law at the national and international levels, and ensure equal access to justice for all

«We are all shocked that the governor vetoed a bill that would have reduced racial disparities in the criminal justice system, helped ensure equal access to justice for all New Yorkers, provided improved public defense programs for those who can not afford an attorney, and much - needed mandate relief for counties,» Gradess said.

«Civil Legal Aid: Ensuring Equal Access to Justice.»

I am honored to serve as a trustee of this important charitable organization, which is dedicated to ensuring equal access to justice and to enhancing the administration of justice and understanding of the law.

At this year's event, more than 500 attorneys heard from various speakers, including the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court Roderick Ireland and the presidents of the Massachusetts Bar Association and Boston Bar Association, about the critical role that civil legal aid plays in ensuring equal access to justice.

The Legal Aid Bureau ensures equal access to justice to persons of limited means, by providing them legal aid, including representing them in court.

Not exact matches

The Department of Education, along with the U.S. Department of Justice, enforces students» civil rights, which are fundamental to ensuring that every child has equal access to educational opportunities and feels safe and secure in school.

The amendment, which Johnson submitted to be included in the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriation Act that has yet to pass, prohibits DOJ from enforcing provisions of the ADA that ensure equal access to public education.

We look forward to her leadership in guiding the organization into the future and ensuring that people most in need have equal access to justice,» Kidwell says.

This then ensures all people have equal access to our justice system with experienced attorneys representing them.

This week's posting focuses on Georgia State's new Center for Access to Justice, which was founded in 2016 to support those working to ensure meaningful access to the courts and equal treatment in the civil and criminal justice systems, with a regional focus on the South.&Access to Justice, which was founded in 2016 to support those working to ensure meaningful access to the courts and equal treatment in the civil and criminal justice systems, with a regional focus on the South.Justice, which was founded in 2016 to support those working to ensure meaningful access to the courts and equal treatment in the civil and criminal justice systems, with a regional focus on the South.&access to the courts and equal treatment in the civil and criminal justice systems, with a regional focus on the South.justice systems, with a regional focus on the South.»

We cooperate with many other community organizations to help ensure that all citizens have equal access to justice.

I am very proud to report that I have been nominated for election as vice president of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation, the state's premiere legal charity devoted to ensuring equal access to the legal system and to improving the administration of justice.

Alternative investors or commercial operators need to be encouraged to come into this market to allow these lawyers to compete on equal terms with larger firms which have benefited from external capital investment, and to ensure access to justice is available to all.

Accordingly, as the number of people representing themselves continues to grow, it is important to establish a commitment to respectful behaviour towards SRLs in the Model Code of Professional Conduct, in order to ensure fair and equal access to justice.

He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, along with groups devoted to ensuring safety within our communities and equal access to the civil justice system.

I am personally encouraged to see Law Day events in communities outside of major provincial urban centres as engagement with the public in these communities is integral to ensuring that all citizens of Canada are educated about the justice system and that access to justice is equal for all people, no matter where they choose to reside.

The MBF, through its grant programs and charitable activities, represents the commitment of the Massachusetts legal community to improve the administration of justice and to ensure equal access to the legal system for all residents.

A new website, The Justice Index, provides a state - by - state scorecard of resources and initiatives designed to ensure that everyone has equal access to the legal system.

Unlike the oath reading: «I shall seek to ensure access to justice and access to legal services to the best of my abilities to ensure everyone is equal before and under the law.»

Continuing the Challenge of Court Funding «Of course, my first priority is to continue to work together to ensure full and fair funding of the courts so that our citizens have equal access to justice no matter where they live or what they do for a living,» Pariente said.

The award is given to an individual who exemplifies the Massachusetts Bar Foundation's goals of improving the administration of justice, promoting an understanding of the law, and ensuring equal access to the legal system for all residents of the Commonwealth, particularly those most vulnerable.

About: Nassau Suffolk Law Services (NSLS) is dedicated to providing equal access to basic human rights and services through provision of high quality legal representation, public information and community advocacy training to ensure that low income, disabled and disadvantaged individuals have equal access to the civil justice system on Long Island.

The first of its kind in the nation, the Principles ensure that «[u] se of technology in the justice system... serve [s] to promote equal access to justice and to promote the opportunity for equal participation in the justice system for all.»

A single mother who raised two sons in San Francisco, she is committed to providing equal access to the court for all citizens and ensuring equal justice.

Particularly, at a time when the gaps in access to justice continue to grow, when there are no meaningful increases in funding for Legal Aid, and as litigants and accused increasingly represent themselves in court, it is essential that protections are in place to ensure that every citizen has access to equal justice regardless of income level or ability to pay.

[A] ll lawyers should devote professional time and resources and use civic influence to ensure equal access to our system of justice for all those who because of economic or social barriers can not afford or secure adequate legal counsel.

The Executive Director will uphold a culture of collaboration and transparency to ensure operations consistently support exceptional quality services, which in turn meet the civil legal needs of low - income people, empower them to transform their lives and assure equal access to opportunities and justice with an appreciation for the barriers low - income people face.