A client had to lose his home due to a forced sale of a mortgage loan caused by a tax error at the county assessor`s office. Thanks to a legal advisor, the error has been corrected, the mortgage has been updated and the monthly payments are now in the right amount so that the client can get their own home. Last year, regional organizations on aging spent approximately $330,000 to fund legal services for HC`s most vulnerable population. Our service provider handled 1,160 legal cases in the eleven (11) areas of intervention. The success of the program is not measured in dollars, but by the impact we have on people`s lives every day. Below are examples of the positive impact of this program. South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS). According to its website, SCLS provides free legal services in a variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low-income South Carolina residents. SCLS is a nonprofit corporation funded by grants from the state-funded Legal Services Corporation, the South Carolina Bar Foundation, local United Way, state court fees, and other federal, state, and local funds. www.sclegal.org/ website; Tel: 1-888-346-5592. Low Country Legal Volunteers (Beaufort, Hampton and Jasper counties).

According to its website, this company provides essential legal services and education through volunteers and retired lawyers free of charge to low-income individuals and families in these areas. Website: www.lowcountrylegalvolunteers.org/ This information has been created to give you general information about the law. This is not legal advice on a specific issue. If you have any questions about the law, you should consult a lawyer. If you don`t know a lawyer, you can call the South Carolina Bar Association`s Lawyer Referral Service on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The number is 799-7100 in Richland or Lexington counties and 1-800-868-2284 in other parts of the state. A long-term care policy denied coverage to a person, claiming that the person had exhausted benefits. Mutual legal assistance concluded that the policy wording was inconsistent and included a provision that total benefits were valid for 2190 days (six years), while other sections indicated three years.

After receiving a demand letter and various legal actions, the company negotiated a settlement and the client agreed to another year of coverage. Displays a list of organizations in your area that provide assistance with your legal issue. On the next page, we ask you to tell us in which country you live and what legal problem you need help with. Depending on your answers, you can choose from: legal advice, legal information, referral or online request for legal services. Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services – www.sccatholic.org/catholic-charities/immigration-legal-services The South Carolina Bar Association`s website contains public pages titled Common Legal Topics, under www.scbar.org/public/get-legal-help/common-legal-topics/. It is a good source of information that can answer many of your questions. Veterans/lawyers 4 veterinarians. This is a partnership with SC Appleseed, the World Cup. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center and local attorneys, SC Appleseed is proud to offer Lawyers 4 Vets, a pro bono legal clinic for low-income veterans in South Carolina. Website: www.scjustice.org/veterans-day-lawyers-4-vets-recap/. The South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Program is a private, nonprofit program whose mission is to encourage local lawyers to do free legal work for civil cases in their communities. For criminal cases, please contact your local public defender`s office.

To qualify for the South Carolina Bar Association`s Pro Bono program, you must meet federal poverty guidelines. To find out if you are eligible, please call 1-800-395-3425. If you qualify, the South Carolina Bar Association`s Pro Bono program will try to connect you with a pro bono attorney. Welcome to the South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) website for online filing, legal information, and bank transfers. This website provides resources and links that can help you find the legal help you need. The pro bono program is rarely able to respond to urgent requests from a lawyer. However, if you are served with legal documents after the pro bono program has received or completed your admission, but before you have been referred to a lawyer, call the pro bono office immediately. If documents are given to you after a lawyer has taken over your case, call the law firm immediately. Non-criminal legal services for individuals who cannot afford a private lawyer are provided by SC Legal Services. Some of the types of legal services that may be available include: evictions, bankruptcies, health issues, education, mortgage foreclosures, Social Security obstruction, employment issues, some limited divorce and custody issues, and food stamp and welfare issues. Legal services programs do not deal with criminal matters; If you have questions about criminal law, see Public Defence Services.

S.C. Bar – Free Publications – www.scbar.org/public/get-legal-help/free-forms-and-publications/ S.C. Law Help – www.lawhelp.org/SC/ If You Need a Lawyer: S.C. Bar Lawyer Referral Service – 1-800-868-2284 – These lawyers charge a fee for handling your caseSouth Carolina Legal Services – They give free legal assistance. Most often, they help people whose income is low for a family of this size. They don`t accept criminal cases, only cases for which you can`t go to jail. They only include cases that are on the list of priorities they have established for each year. To find out if you are eligible for assistance from Legal Services British Columbia, call the Legal Aid Hotline at 1-888-346-5592.

Under Title III-B of the Seniors Act, the South Carolina Department of Aging funds the provision of legal aid through the various regional aging agencies throughout the state. Legal assistance means legal advice and representation. In South Carolina, this assistance must be provided by an attorney. The SC Bar is instrumental in providing volunteer advocates in various parts of the state for education, voluntary clinics, and “Ask A Lawyer” programs that target the elderly population or are suitable for caregivers. Please contact them at (803) 799-6653 to find out how you can get involved in ensuring seniors receive the legal services they need free of charge. The South Carolina Department of Aging has longstanding partnerships with SC Bar and SC Bar Pro Bono Program, the Access to Justice Commission, SC Legal Services, and other agencies (governmental or otherwise) that can provide legal representation to the target audience. You must take with you all legal and other documents related to your case. It is your responsibility to provide this information to your lawyer. SCLS provides free legal assistance in a variety of civil law matters. SCLS does not provide legal assistance in criminal matters or fees.

To obtain legal assistance in a criminal case, please contact the Public Defender`s Office in your county. For legal assistance in a fee-based matter, please call Lawyer Services at 1-800-868-2284. The fee for the lawyer referral service can be up to fifty dollars ($50.00) for 30 minutes. Many South Carolina attorneys offer their services pro bono to clients who can`t afford to pay for civil law help. These issues include family, housing, bankruptcy or inheritance matters. If you are in Beaufort County, you can also contact Low Country Legal Volunteers (.lowcountrylegalaid.org) In Charleston County, you can also contact Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services (charlestonbar.org/CM/Custom/Pro-Bono-Legal-Services.asp) or Charleston Legal Access, a nonprofit law firm that represents modest clients with declining fees. If you earn too much money to qualify for South Carolina legal services, they may be able to help. Visit www.charlestonlegalaccess.org/ for more information.

Other organizations that can help with specific audiences/problemsS.C. Center for Fathers and Families – www.scfathersandfamilies.com/ ABA Home Front provides legal information, resources, and a directory of legal programs for veterans, military personnel, and military families. The programmes listed include military mutual legal assistance offices, mutual legal assistance and voluntary agencies, legal mediation and information services, and military-specific programmes, where appropriate. Protection and Advocacy (P&A). According to its website, SC P&A investigates reports of abuse and neglect and advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in areas such as health care, education, employment and housing. P&A serves people of all ages and disabilities. Website: www.pandasc.org/. P&A Helpline: 1-866-275-7273 (vote); 1-866-232-4525 (TTY) (toll-free in South Carolina); or 803-782-0639 (local and out-of-state). One80 Place Legal Services – referral service for lawyers from the South Carolina Bar one80place.org/legal-services/. The Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is a public service of the South Carolina Bar Association that makes referrals to people who need qualified, pre-approved attorneys.