Legal aid in the United States

LegalMatch Launches New Legal Marketing Service Comparison Page

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Online legal lead generation is a fairly new aspect of a law firm's operations that is rapidly replacing traditional legal marketing methods such as phone book listings and billboards.

Key Points: 
  • Online legal lead generation is a fairly new aspect of a law firm's operations that is rapidly replacing traditional legal marketing methods such as phone book listings and billboards.
  • A transparent comparison between the services should help attorneys see at a glance which service will work best for them based on what each service offers.
  • The comparison chart clearly shows that our service offers more value through versatility, options, and support for member attorneys, as well as prospective lawyers looking to thoroughly vet a legal lead generation service," says Nick Wilson, LegalMatch's Sr. SEO/CRO Manager.
  • LegalMatch is the nation's oldest and largest online legal matching service.

CAL-FIJA PROJECT "Free The Innocent" Adopts First Case

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Sunday, June 27, 2021

Jermaine Smothers was convicted in San Diego North County Superior Court of shooting and killing Ernesto Flores on May 11, 1995 in Oceanside California, a community in San Diego County.

Key Points: 
  • Jermaine Smothers was convicted in San Diego North County Superior Court of shooting and killing Ernesto Flores on May 11, 1995 in Oceanside California, a community in San Diego County.
  • Jermaine now has the legal assistance of the California Innocence Project .
  • Mr. Harnsberger went on to add, "project Free The Innocent will serve as voice for exonerated victims of the criminal justice system here in California who have been exonerated.
  • In addition we plan to work very hard to support the efforts of the California Innocence Project and their advocacy on behalf of Mr. Smothers in his claims of innocence."

LegalMatch California Successfully Assists Client Referrals from The State Bar of California

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Friday, March 5, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LegalMatch California is pleased to report a steady stream of client referrals provided directly from the State Bar of California.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LegalMatch California is pleased to report a steady stream of client referrals provided directly from the State Bar of California.
  • LegalMatch California is listed on the State Bar of California's website as an accredited Lawyer Referral Service in all 58 California counties: http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Need-Legal-Help/Lawyer-Referral-Service .
  • Both LegalMatch California and the State Bar of California strive to improve access to justice by connecting California residents in need of legal services with qualified attorneys.
  • All LegalMatch California attorneys are screened for appropriate legal experience in their respective practice areas and are in good standing with the State Bar of California.

LegalMatch.com Publishes Blog Post on Attorney COVID Best Practices and Profitability

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --LegalMatch.com, the nation's foremost online attorney-client matching service, has recently published a blog post entitled, "Attorney COVID Best Practices and Profitability."

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --LegalMatch.com, the nation's foremost online attorney-client matching service, has recently published a blog post entitled, "Attorney COVID Best Practices and Profitability."
  • 2020 was a difficult year for all sectors of the economy, as many industries experienced new challenges and adaptations to the pandemic lifestyle.
  • LegalMatch's recent blog post highlights the various ways that attorneys use LegalMatch to continue thriving and succeeding in spite of COVID-19 challenges.
  • "The nice thing about LegalMatch is that you don't have to have people coming into your office to have a consultation.

Legal Services Corporation Grantees To Receive Complimentary Access To Bloomberg Law

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Monday, January 11, 2021

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Law today announced that it is now offering complimentary access to its legal research platform to all grantees of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), supporting the delivery of high-quality, civil legal assistance in every U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Law today announced that it is now offering complimentary access to its legal research platform to all grantees of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), supporting the delivery of high-quality, civil legal assistance in every U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia.
  • Legal Services Corporation (LSC) grantees now have complimentary access to the Bloomberg Law legal research platform.
  • LSC grantees, as with all Bloomberg Law clients, will have access to Bloomberg Law's Help Desk, which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by experienced legal professionals.
  • "We are very grateful to Bloomberg Law for offering complimentary access to its legal research platform to all the legal aid organizations funded by Legal Services Corporation," commented LSC President Ronald S. Flagg.

LEADING CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMUNICATION SERVICE UPTRUST DONATES A YEAR OF SERVICE TO HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE TO SUPPORT REFORM

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Uptrust solves this problem because the technology is housed within the Public Defenders Office where clients feel more comfortable giving out their phone numbers and informing their attorneys should those numbers change.

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  • Uptrust solves this problem because the technology is housed within the Public Defenders Office where clients feel more comfortable giving out their phone numbers and informing their attorneys should those numbers change.
  • Uptrust, which is donating the partnerships first year of service to the Hennepin County Public Defender Office, provides a solution to reduce the failure to appear rate.
  • We are excited to be working with the Hennepin County Public Defender, an organization that became a national leader in driving criminal justice reform under Mary Moriarty, said Jacob Sills, co-founder and CEO of Uptrust.
  • Uptrust is a criminal justice system-focused communication and engagement tool helping defendants arrive at court for their scheduled hearings and other mandatory appointments.

LEADING CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMUNICATION SERVICE UPTRUST DONATES A YEAR OF SERVICE TO HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE TO SUPPORT REFORM

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Uptrust solves this problem because the technology is housed within the Public Defenders Office where clients feel more comfortable giving out their phone numbers and informing their attorneys should those numbers change.

Key Points: 
  • Uptrust solves this problem because the technology is housed within the Public Defenders Office where clients feel more comfortable giving out their phone numbers and informing their attorneys should those numbers change.
  • Uptrust, which is donating the partnerships first year of service to the Hennepin County Public Defender Office, provides a solution to reduce the failure to appear rate.
  • We are excited to be working with the Hennepin County Public Defender, an organization that became a national leader in driving criminal justice reform under Mary Moriarty, said Jacob Sills, co-founder and CEO of Uptrust.
  • Uptrust is a criminal justice system-focused communication and engagement tool helping defendants arrive at court for their scheduled hearings and other mandatory appointments.

Stand Together Ventures Lab Invests in AI Solution for Public Defenders

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

This inspired the founders of JusticeText to create an easy-to-use platform tailored to meet the unique needs and challenges of public defenders.

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  • This inspired the founders of JusticeText to create an easy-to-use platform tailored to meet the unique needs and challenges of public defenders.
  • It's one small solution for public defenders that will have an enormous impact on the lives of the people it exonerates."
  • "It is a sad reality that public defenders often lack the time and resources needed to properly incorporate audiovisual evidence into their defense.
  • JusticeText is currently operating pilot programs with public defenders' offices in Texas, Ohio, New York, Nevada, and Washington, D.C.

Zurich, Paladin collaborate to empower pro bono services in COVID era

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Monday, October 26, 2020

The arrangement is meant to enhance the operation and impact of Zurich's pro bono program, which it established in 2011.

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  • The arrangement is meant to enhance the operation and impact of Zurich's pro bono program, which it established in 2011.
  • Zurich will leverage Paladin's technology, its own legal services projects and Paladin's connection to the Chicago Bar Foundation's digital Pro Bono Opportunity guide to access more than 100 pro bono opportunities across more than 30 legal services organizations.
  • Paladin will regularly alert Zurich attorneys to opportunities that match their interests and background while logging data about attorneys' pro bono engagements for easy tracking.
  • Paladin is a justice tech company whose mission is to increase access to justice by helping legal teams run more efficient pro bono programs.

CA State Bar Approves LegalMatch California as a Certified Lawyer Referral Service (LRS)

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Monday, October 19, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As of September 11, the California State Bar approved the application by LegalMatch's subsidiary company, LegalMatch California, to operate a certified Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) within the state.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As of September 11, the California State Bar approved the application by LegalMatch's subsidiary company, LegalMatch California, to operate a certified Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) within the state.
  • This permits California attorneys to join LegalMatch California and receive client referrals; it also allows California consumers looking for legal help easy access to a wide variety of California attorneys via the LegalMatch California platform.
  • With LegalMatch California, we hope to shake up the California legal industry and give consumers better legal choices."
  • California attorneys interested in joining LegalMatch California must meet membership qualifications and carry malpractice insurance.