Jim Sandman At LSC Goes In For Access To Justice
Jim Sandman at the Legal Services Corporation is among the profession's fiercest advocates for civil legal aid. That advocacy -- along with the talent he brings to the job -- makes him one of the...
View ArticleWhen Access To Justice Is Like Winning The Lottery
Despite progress, it’s hard to put a positive spin on this year’s Justice Index, the annual state ranking on access to justice. This data means we cannot rely on the legal profession to solve the...
View ArticleTavis Smiley Hosts Town Hall Meetings On Justice
Tavis Smiley held a fascinating hourlong discussion with five of the nation's most distinguished judges on the many ways our justice system is failing us. This first of three scheduled town hall...
View ArticleProphetic Genius Richard Zorza
How would you design a judicial system where the primary users were self-represented litigants? Richard Zorza answered that question years ago in his book, "The Self-Help Friendly Court". New data on...
View ArticleCalifornia Courts Say Access To Justice Requires Access To A Court Reporter
Courtroom5's pleas to always take a court reporter to court have found major support in the judiciary. The California Supreme Court recently provided a much needed shot in the arm to indigent and...
View ArticleWhy Can’t The Legal Profession Deliver Access To Justice?
To be fair, some lawyers are doing good work to deliver access to justice for all. But the profession as a whole is not. That's not surprising when you consider the first duty of a lawyer is to fight...
View ArticleMotion For Justice By Brian Vukadinovich In Bookstores Now
The long-awaited first book from Brian Vukadinovich -- Motion for Justice: I Rest My Case -- is now available at fine bookstores everywhere. It chronicles his long fight with the U.S. justice system...
View ArticleLetting Your Opposing Counsel Know It’s The Other Way
Lawyers opposing pro se litigants want it to be one way, but sometimes it's the other way. Few things warm our hearts more than seeing pro se litigants handle bullying tactics from opposing counsel. A...
View ArticleBig Judicial Salaries, Low Workloads, And The Pro Se Litigant
Some might say hefty court fees and high judicial salaries are necessary to the smooth running of the courts. That explanation might be supportable if pro se litigants actually got the justice they pay...
View Article10 Reasons To Represent Yourself In Court
Three of five people in civil cases are there without a lawyer. Do they all want to be there alone? No, but most have no choice. There are though many good reasons to represent yourself in court. Below...
View ArticleBest Blog Posts For Pro Se Litigants — The 2019 Edition
In previous years, we balanced our blog with posts about legal news, access to justice issues, civil procedure, and how to. In 2019, we posted more hard hitting how-to, legal strategy, and civil...
View ArticleThe Crackheads and Extortionists Who Sell State Laws
Imagine you’ve been sued for foreclosure, failure to pay a debt, or eviction. Or you must sue for custody of your children or grandchildren. You’re in danger of losing important things. You can’t...
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