«Our organization is rooted in the belief that all individuals should
have access to justice regardless of their income,» said Angela M. Lloyd, the Foundation's Executive Director..
Not exact matches
Everyone,
regardless of their immigration status or the status of their loved ones, should
have access to equal
justice under the law.»
The teachers Ellen
had in high school inspired her
to live her life working for social
justice, including helping ensure that every child
has access to an excellent education,
regardless of their zip code.
Since its inception, AF
has had a social
justice mission, emphasizing that «all children
regardless of race or economic status, can succeed if they
have access to a great education» (Achievement First, 2017b).
Regardless, systemic bribery
would constitute a serious affront
to access to justice and the rule of law.
So, while LegalZoom
has fired off a lawsuit in an attempt
to hinder the availability of the free alternatives for
justice that consumers seek, again, we choose
to fight back and continue the drive toward greater
access to the law for all,
regardless of ability
to pay.
By educating policymakers and the public about the importance of civil legal aid, the EJC works towards a vision of a Washington where everyone
has equal
access to justice regardless of how much money they make.
We believe that equal
access to justice for families and individuals who
have nowhere else
to turn is critical and that everyone should
have access to the legal services and legal remedies —
regardless of their ability
to pay.
Vincent Morris:
Access to justice means the right
to have meaningful participation in the legal process
regardless of income or privilege.
And finally, what should we as a legal community be doing
to shape the future so that all people
have access to the level of legal help they need
to achieve
justice regardless of their income or circumstances?
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.
There is an
access to justice problem among the poor (ie those who
would not be able
to afford lawyers
regardless of the price being charged) and an
access to justice problem among the middle class (ie those who * could * afford
to pay their lawyers, but either are unable
to find an available lawyer or who can not afford
to pay the prices which available lawyers are charging).