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McAlester attorney to serve as Legal Aid Services president
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 Patrick Layden, a McAlester attorney, has been elected to serve as the Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma president for 2010.
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Tulsa Business Journal - 02/24/2010
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Financial forums scheduled at Tulsa Library
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma lawyer, Iris Philbeck to speak at Financial forums are scheduled at the Tulsa City County Library in March and April.
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Tulsa Business Journal - 02/24/2010
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Requests for Help with Foreclosures, Unemployment on the Rise
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Legal Services Corporation - 02/24/2010
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When debts go bad, collectors come calling
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An asset hearing is a way for creditors to collect on a judgment, according to Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Inc. online. The creditor may garnish the person's wages or bank account or place a lien on his property.
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Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise.com - 02/17/2010
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Legal Aid Board Elects Pat Layden President
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The Board of Directors of Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma has elected attorney Patrick Layden, McAlester, to serve as the organization's president for ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 02/17/2010
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Some Civil Court Filing Fees Ruled Unconstitutional
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The Oklahoma Supreme Court Tuesday struck down three civil court filing fees state residents pay when they file lawsuits, ruling the fees are unconstitutional because they support non-court related activities.
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The Express-Star - 01/21/2010
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Kaiser sets aid for 100 agencies: The foundation's $6.6 million in grants is a response to difficult times in the Tulsa area
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma benefits from The George Kaiser Family Foundation distribution of matching grants in 2010.
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Tulsa World - 01/11/2010
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Layman's Legal Series: Family Law Jan 21
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Laymen's Legal Series Presents: Family Law
The Tulsa County Bar Association, Tulsa Library Trust and the Tulsa City-County Library System are sponsoring a Laymen's Legal Services of informational public programs.
Thursday, January 21st at the Tulsa Central Library, Aaronson Auditorium, 4th & Denver, at noon, will be a discussion on Family Law. Bring a brown bag lunch for an information conversation.
February 18th - Immigration Law
May 20th - Rights in the Workplace
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 01/07/2010
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Call a Lawyer, Jan 12th
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On Jan 12th the Tulsa County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Panel will sponsor Call-A-Lawyer night. TCBA has been holding call-in progra...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 01/07/2010
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Economy down, hot line calls up
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A declining economy in 2009 resulted in an upswing of hot line intake calls at the Legal Service of Oklahoma's Tulsa office.
The office is responsib...
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Tulsa Business Journal - 01/07/2010
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F. William McCalpoin, Champion of Legal Aid to Poor, Dies at 88
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F. William McCalpin, one of the earliest advocates and most vocal defenders of the Legal Services Corporation, a federal program that has provided legal aid to millions of poor people, died Dec. 9 at his home in St. Louis. He was 88.
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New York Times - 12/17/2009
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Legal Aid to visit NODA
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Judy Clay, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma senior citizen's paralegal, will be in Enid Friday to meet with Garfield County seniors who need information on a legal matter or have questions.
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EnidNews - 12/16/2009
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Class Action Settlement for SS/SSI Recipients
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Recently a federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement which will end the Social Security Administration's policy of denying o...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 12/14/2009
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Important News for Advocates Working with Soc. Sec & SSI Recipients
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National Senior Citizens Law Center - 12/14/2009
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HIV/AIDS Legal Resource Project Receives Grant at World AIDS Day Rememberance Service
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The Oklahoma City's AIDS Walk was a huge success this year, with thousands of dollars in grants distributed among several local nonprofit agencies at the World AIDS Day Remembrance Service.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 12/07/2009
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TCC Studends Learn to Protect Themselves Against Identity Theft
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Identify theft is on the loose, and if you do not take steps to protect yourself, you could become a victim. Staff Attorney Iris Philbeck from Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma spoke with Metro students about identity theft prevention.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 12/04/2009
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Legal Aid Pro Bono Outreach Projects
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By Cindy Goble, appearing in the Oklahoma Bar Journal, Vol. 80-No. 31-11/21/2009, pages 2440-2441.
Pro bono opportunities come in many shapes and siz...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 11/23/2009
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Revised formula puts 1 in 6 Americans in poverty
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A revised formula for calculating medical costs and geographic variations show that approximately 47.4 million Americans last year lived in poverty, 7...
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The Associated Press - 10/21/2009
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National Senior Citizens Law Center Announces Settlement
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Settlement approved ending the Social Security Administration's policy of denying/suspending benefits based on an outstanding arrest warrant.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 10/05/2009
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State Chief Justices, Court Administrators Call for Increased LSC Funding
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The Conference of Chief Justices and the Conference of State Court Administrators have adopted a resolution calling for increased LSC funding to meet the growing demand for legal services.
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LSC - 10/02/2009
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Open House at Legal Aid’s Tulsa Law Office today!
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 09/30/2009
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Releases 2008 Annual Report
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma release it's 2008 Annual Report today. The report is available from our website:
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 09/28/2009
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Celebrate Constitution Day as
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On Sept. 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by 39 brave men who changed the course of history. To celebrate Constitution Day, the Tulsa ...
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Tulsa County Bar Association - 09/17/2009
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Law Firm Gives Helping Hand
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Tim Carney of the GableGotwals Law Firm, Tulsa, OK...
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The Journal Record - 09/16/2009
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Distinguished Trailblazer Helaine Barnett name 2009 Margaret Brent Winner by ABA
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Legal Services Corporation President Helaine Barnett was named 2009 Margaret Brent Winner by the American Bar Association. Ms. Barnett has led the Leg...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 09/04/2009
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Two Legal Aid Offices Relocate - Open Houses Planned
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is planning two Open House events to showcase recent office re-locations. Legal Aid provides free civil legal aid...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 09/02/2009
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The Journal Record's 2009 Fifty Making a Difference honorees
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The Journal Record's 2009 Fifty Making a Difference honorees
Journal Record, The (Oklahoma City), Jul 14, 2009
The 50 honorees selected for...
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The Journal Record - 08/26/2009
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Victor Hunt Honored as Tulsa County Bar Golden Rule Award Recipient
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma has another Golden Rule Award Recipient!
Victor Hunt, a lawyer in the Tulsa Law office of Legal Aid Services of Oklaho...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 08/20/2009
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Making Equal Justice for All a Reality, One Client at a Time
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Access to Justice Article in the Oklahoma Bar Journal
Vol. 80 - No. 20 - 8/8/2009, 1609-1610
Equal justice for all is one of the legal pr...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 08/19/2009
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Oklahoma Attorneys Selected for Leadership Academy
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Tulsa lawyer Adrienne Watt, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, was sele...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 08/18/2009
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Oklahoma Attorneys Selected for Leadership Academy
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Tulsa lawyer Adrienne Watt, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, was sele...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 08/18/2009
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Devon, McAfee & Taft
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Attorneys with Devon Energy and the McAfee & Taft law firm are teaming up in a program with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma to provide pro bono legal help to needy Oklahomans.
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The Journal Record - 08/18/2009
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Devon & McAfee Taft In-House Attorneys Begin Partnership with Legal Aid
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In-House counsel at Devon Energy and attorneys from McAfee & Taft are launching a program with Legal Aid Se...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 08/18/2009
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Oklahoma Attorneys Selected for Leadership Academy
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Tulsa lawyer Adrienne Watt, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, was selected as one of 26 participants by the Oklahoma Bar Association as a part of its se...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 08/18/2009
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Oklahoma Attorneys Selected for Leadership Academy
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Tulsa lawyer Adrienne Watt, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, was sele...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 08/18/2009
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Social Security Deal Brings Relief to Durant Woman
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Class-action lawsuit by NSCLC fought denial of benefits.Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma took up her case and found her help- $500M settlement.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 08/13/2009
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LSC Celebrates 35th Anniversary
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A review of LSC's history and accomplishments as LSC Celebrates 35 Years as America's Partner for Equal Justice
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LSC - 08/12/2009
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Legal Aid to Visit NODA
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Judy Clay, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma senior citizen's paralegal, will be in Enid Thursday to meet with Garfield County seniors who need information on a legal matter or have questions.
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EnidNews.com - 07/30/2009
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Mayor, governor join for Legal Aid campaign
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Gov. Brad Henry made the case for asking for contributions to the Legal Aid Campaign during a reception he and first lady Kim Henry hosted along with ...
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Tulsa World - 07/27/2009
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House Approves $440 Million for LSC
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The House approved a Fiscal 2010 appropriations bill June 18, 2009 that would provide the Legal Services Corporation w...
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LSC - 06/22/2009
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House Subcommittee Approves $50 Million Increase for LSC
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Washington, DC—The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies approved a $440 million, Fiscal Year 201...
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Legal Services Corportation - 06/10/2009
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Tech Turbulence: Helping Hands
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In addition to gaining part-time volunteers, the Alliance has also taken on a fellow who was laid off, but given the option of working at a nonprofit for a year at a reduced salary.
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Pro Bono Net - 06/03/2009
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There's A Lawyer in the House!
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Down the hall and around the corner from the pediatric exam rooms in the Schusterman Clinic is a small office, not much bigger than a walk-in closet, where sits (gasp) a lawyer.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 06/01/2009
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Robert D. Lederer Honored for Long Time Commitment to Legal Aid
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma has lost a long-time attorney and very dear friend, Robert D. Lederer.
A reception was held Friday, May 29, 2009, at the courthouse in Altus, Oklahoma, to honor Bob's service and commitment to the legal profession as well as the community.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 06/01/2009
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Bipartisan Group of Senators Support $45 Million Increase fo LSC
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Fifty-three Senators have signed on to a letter asking key appropriators to p...
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lsc - 05/22/2009
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LSC Technology Experts Honored for Innovation
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is proud to be a part of the Technology Initiative Grants program sponsored by the Legal Serv...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 05/22/2009
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2009 Ask-A-Lawyer
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The day was a huge success thanks to the many lawyers and translators who made generous donations of ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 05/07/2009
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Govenor Henry Proclaims May 1-8 Legal Aid Week
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May 1, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For additional information, contact:
Gary Taylor at 405.488.6768.
Governor Henry Procl...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 05/01/2009
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Gary A. Taylor Honored as First Annual Howard K. Berry, Sr. Award Recipient
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 05/01/2009
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Tulsa City Ticket Amnesty - May 1 to 22
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Parking Ticket Amnesty ends in April. May ticket amnesty covers 3 types of Municipal tickets and warrants.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 04/30/2009
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Law Week 2009
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Law Day (May 1st) is a nationwide celebration of our legal system and heritage.
In Oklahoma, we celebration Law Week 2009 by ho...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 04/27/2009
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Legal Aid Services to meet with area seniors
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Judy Clay, Legal Aid of Services of Oklahoma senior citizen's paralegal, will be in Enid Thursday to meet with Garfield County seniors who need ...
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EnidNews.com - 04/22/2009
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Free Legal Advice in Norman April 30th, 6:30 to 8 pm.
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NewsOK.com - 04/21/2009
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Americans Back Legal Aid to Poll, New Poll Says
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Associated Press - 04/21/2009
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ABA President: Regulation Threat to Lawyer Independence
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Mandatory state bar associations must walk a fine line in dealing with state legislatures, but clearly there are issues for which bar groups should lobby, such as adequate funding for the courts, American Bar Association President H. Thomas Wells Jr. said Wednesday in Oklahoma City.
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The Journal Record - 04/09/2009
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LSC Urges Congress to Increase Legal Aid Funding
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 04/02/2009
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Justice for all? Not really
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Justice for all? Not really
Lack of Legal Aid funding creates unbalanced system.
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Tulsa World - 03/31/2009
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Unshackling Legal Aid
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NEVER HAS the Legal Services Corp. been more essential. But as demand for the group's services grows, its funding sources are dwindling.
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The Washington Post - 03/23/2009
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Tulsa Law Office Narrowly Defeated in TU ChiliCook Off
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Tulsa Law Office "Red Carpet Chili" was a contender for Best Chili and Attractive Nuisance (Best Presentation) see the photos!
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 03/14/2009
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LSC Receives $40 Million Increase for FY 2009
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LSC - 03/12/2009
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Heartland Payment Systems Information Breach
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Heartland reported its systems had been compromised-click on title or read Washington Post article http://www.oklaw.org/link.cfm?2497
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Information Week Business Technology Network - 03/11/2009
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Kovar Joins Legal Aid’s Enid Office
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Kovar Joins Legal Aid's Enid Office
Claudia Kovar has joined Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc., as the staff attorney in Legal Aid's E...
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EnidNews.com - 03/09/2009
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House Approves $40 Million Increase for Legal Services
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The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a $40 million budget increase for the Legal Services Corporation as part of the fiscal 2009 omnibus appropriations bill.
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Corporate Legal Times - 03/02/2009
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Stillwater United Way Fights to Make Goal Despite Economy
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Legal Aid's Stillwater Law Office receives funding from the Stillwater United Way...
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Stillwater NewsPress - 02/17/2009
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Federal Aid Programs for Oklahoma Disaster Recovery
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Summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's major disaster declaration issues for Oklahoma.
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FEMA - 02/17/2009
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FEMA Rent Subsidy Program for Hurricane Katrina Victims Gets Extra Time
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The Obama administration is giving a temporary reprieve to the estimated 31,000 families that are scheduled to lose their rental subsidies Feb. 28 under the federal Disaster Housing Assistance Program.
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Metro New Orleans News - 02/12/2009
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OK Attorney General Visits, Speaks at TU
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The Collegian, University of Tulsa - 02/11/2009
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2009 HHS Poverty Guidelines
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HHS announces 2009 Poverty Guidelines - Many legal services groups use these guidelines to decide who can receive help. The chart shows you how much your household income must be to meet 125% or 200% of what the Federal government considers to be the poverty level.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 02/05/2009
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Legal Services Corportation 2009 Poverty Guidelines
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The Legal Servicess Corporation (LSC) funds legal assistance programs for low-income individuals nation-wide.
LSC announces the 2009 max...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 02/05/2009
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Edmonson: Effort to Reduce Consumer Fraud Working
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Attorney General Drew Edmondson said Thursday he believes effo...
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Tulsa World - 02/05/2009
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Legal Aid Groups Losing Money, Cutting Lawyers and Practicing Client Triage
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Legal aid programs are reeling from reduced funding from Interest on Lawyer Trust Account programs and state budget cutbacks, forcing lawyer layoffs and cuts in services.
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ABA Journal Law News Now - 01/31/2009
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High-Tech Tax Help for the 2009 Filing Season
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LSC - 01/29/2009
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A Lawful Dosage
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma® Tulsa Law Office developed a medical-legal partnership with OU-Tulsa which fills the gaps in legal resources for children.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 01/27/2009
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Legal Aid to visit NODA Thurs, Jan 22
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Judy Clay, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma senior citizen's paralegal, will be in Enid Thursday, January 22, 2009, to meet with Garfield County seniors who need information on a legal matter or have questions.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 01/21/2009
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E-File Options for Federal & OK State Income Tax Returns
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E-File options for Federal & OK State Income Tax Returns. Free for LowIncome Tax payers
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 01/15/2009
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LSC President Applauds FDIC Decision on IOLTA
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LSC President Applauds FDIC Decision on IOLTA
Washington, DC - Helaine M. Barnett, president of the Legal Services Corporation, praised the ...
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LSC - 01/14/2009
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Wichita, KS Woman Falls Victim to Legal Aid Scam
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Be sure you are dealing with a Legal Aid or Legal Services law firm when seeking civil legal help... www.legalaidok.org or www.oklaw.org for Oklahoma legal information.
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KWCH.com - 01/13/2009
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Lending Hand to Legal Aid
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During the past year, my husband, Drew, and I have worked with attorneys from across the state to raise money for the statewide program that provides ...
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NewsOK.com - 01/07/2009
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Sixth Annual CPBO Pro Bono Partner Award Presented
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James Bender, senior vice president and general counsel, The Williams Companies, Inc. accepted the Partner Award on behalf of the partnership between The Williams Companies, Inc.; Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson, P.C.; and Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.
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Lexis Hub for Attorneys - 01/07/2009
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Legal aid to visit seniors Friday at NODA office
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Judy Clay, Legal Aid of Services of Oklahoma senior citizen's paralegal, will be in Enid Friday to meet with Garfield County seniors who need in...
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EnidNews.com - 12/16/2008
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Oklahoma Legal Aid Faces Funding Problem
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OKLAHOMA CITY - With the economic recession, more Oklahomans are using free legal service, but with more residents needing help, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is facing funding problems...
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News9.com - 12/10/2008
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Explanation Sought for Delay in Unemployment Benefits
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On Dec. 1, the OESC went to a paperless system. "Cards should be received in three to six business days from when they were mailed," Ericson said in an e-mail. "Clients relying on direct deposit should receive their benefits as scheduled. We continue to work closely with the state to resolve any issues."
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Tulsa World - 12/10/2008
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Rising Diverse Population Causes Need for Immigrant Services
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Rising diverse population causes need for immigrant servicesby Marie Price
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The Journal Record - 12/01/2008
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Web site offers help for those affected by disaster
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new Web site launched by four national legal organizations will help victims of disasters find information and assistance to spee...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 11/18/2008
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Your Rights as a Residential Tenant in Green Country
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Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:00 pm by Kaci Christian, FOX23.com, Tulsa OK-
The hot water heater leaks. Now, your carpet's soaking wet. T...
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Fox23.com - 11/17/2008
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Hopkins Nursing Prof. Receives Grant to Evaluation Violence Intervention Program
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(Media-Newswire.com) - Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing ( JHUSON ) professor Jacquelyn C. Campbell, PhD, RN, FAAN, and colleagues are implem...
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Media Newswire - 11/14/2008
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Justice Review: Limited English Proficiency
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11/18/1008, 10:00 a.m. Justice Review "Limited English Proficiency," 1 hour talk radio show with Wayne Rawlins, justice community consultant.
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blogtalkradio.com - 11/13/2008
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Tulsa Law Office Honored as Community Partner with Mental Health Association in Tulsa
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Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Mental Health Association in Tulsa 's Annual Meeting at the OU Schusterman campus, Legal Aid's Tulsa Law Offic...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 11/13/2008
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Edmondson Named Chief Justice of Oklahoma Supreme Court
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James Edmondson, who was the vice chief justice, will serve as chief justice for the years 2009 and 2010. Justice Steven Taylor also was elected to serve as vice chief justice.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 11/08/2008
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Knowledge is the Best Defense for Renters
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By Susan Albert E-E Business Editor
Many people choose to rent a place to live as an alternative t...
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Business-Examiner-Enterprise.com - 10/27/2008
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ABA Launches Project Linking Volunteer Lawyers with Military Personnel Needing Civil Legal Representation
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ABA Launches Project Linking Volunteer Lawyers with Military Personnel Needing Civil Legal Representation
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 10/27/2008
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2009 OBA YLD Leadership
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Legal Aid staff attorney are among the recently announced 2009 Oklahoma Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division Leadership.Kimberly Moore-Waite, Tulsa...
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Oklahoma Bar Journal - 10/22/2008
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Legal Aid Set to be at NODA Thursday
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Legal Aid set to be at NODA Thursday
Judy Clay, Legal Aid of Services of Oklahoma senior citizens' paralegal, will be in...
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EnidNews.com - 10/21/2008
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Legal Aid: Help For Those Who Need It
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Julia Pearson went through some tough times as she fought to keep her home. With the help of attorneys at Legal Aid, such as Victor Hunt, she got to keep her house and now owns it outright.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 10/20/2008
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Child Support Law Leaves Man a Default Dad
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Samuels received DNA evidence that the child support had been based on a false assumption. He was not the father — 0.00 percent chance. But it wasn't forgiven, and according to Oklahoma law, it won't be forgiven.
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Tulsa World - 10/16/2008
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Owe OK Taxes? Pay or make a deal before Nov 15, 2008
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If you owe the State of Oklahoma taxes, do not miss this chance. You must either pay the taxes owed or make arrangments to pay the taxes on ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 10/01/2008
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Williams/Hall Estill/Legal Aid Services Partnership Honored
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Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO), a national pro bono partnership of the Association of Corporate Counsel and t...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 10/01/2008
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ABA Launches Project Linking Volunteer Lawyers with Military Personnel Needing Civil Legal Representation
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NEW YORK CITY, Aug. 11, 2008 - The American Bar Association is launching a ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 09/19/2008
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Tax Amnesty Program Can Proceed
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By John Greiner-Capitol Bureau A $30 million state tax amnesty program will begin Monday as planned.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court today rejected an attorney's lawsuit that claimed the amnesty program violates the Oklahoma Constitution.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 09/19/2008
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ABA Launches Project Linking Volunteer Lawyers with
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ABA Launches Project Linking Volunteer Lawyers with
Military Personnel Needing Civil ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 09/19/2008
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Info for Servicemembers and Families Seeking Civil Legal Assistance
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The ABA Military Pro Bono Project (MPBP) will connect eligible, active-duty servicemembers with pro bono attorneys to assist with the resolution of ci...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 09/19/2008
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Buy Note Cards to Support Farm Worker Law Project
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Support the Farm Worker Law Project Today! Buy a set of 5 note cards from Norman artist, Geoff Krawzy...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 09/09/2008
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'Civil Gideon' Oklahoma Style
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The American civil justice system is experiencing a quiet, nationwide revolution. At issue is the adequacy of the process to ensure fair judgments in certain civil matters which touch on the basic needs of individuals and families.
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Oklahoma Bar Journal August 9, 2008 - 09/09/2008
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Reasor's FREE Prescription Antibiotic Program
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Reasor's, a northeast OK grocery store chain has a FREE Antibiotic Program at all pharmacy locations. Bring in a prescription for a commonly pre...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 09/08/2008
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Who's Putting a Price on Free Legal Aid?
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Buyer beware! 'Domainers' are grabbing up or creating URL's that will be hit in web searches along with genuine legal aid groups.
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ABA Journal - 08/27/2008
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Committed to Serve
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Tulsa People Article, by Julie Jone, July 2008
Corporate lawyers and Legal Aid team up to provide counsel for the young and elderly
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 08/22/2008
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Online Plan Cuts Medicaid Sign up Time
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A pilot online system has drastically cut the time it takes to get Oklahoma newborns enrolled in the state's Medicaid program, resulting in quicker access to medical care for infants and faster reimbursement for hospitals and physicians, hospital financial counselors say.
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Tulsa World - 08/22/2008
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Bailout may still leave investors unprotected
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A government rescue of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could be costly for scores of investment, banking and insurance companies that hold billions of dollars in preferred shares in the mortgage finance giants.
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Tulsa World - 08/22/2008
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Plan Would Repay Oklahoma Prosecutors, Public Defenders' Debt
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From Staff and Wire Reports .... it might have been easier for the former Oklahoma County prosecutor to resist the lure of a higher salary if he had gotten some relief from his student loan debt
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NewsOK.com - 08/19/2008
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Law students being offered debt relief for picking public service roles
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Law students who want to pay off debt quickly now will have an incentive to enter public service. A measure recently signed into law will pay back up to $60,000 of debt for law school graduates who become prosecutors and public defenders for at least three years.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 08/19/2008
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Journal Record's 50 Making A Difference Honoree's
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The Oklahoma Journal Record announces the 28th annual '50 Making a Difference' Honorees. This year's honorees include Karen Langdon, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Tulsa Law office pro bono coordinator.
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Oklahoma Womens' Network Blog - 08/15/2008
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Law Would Pay Off $60,000 in Law School Debt
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A federal law awaiting President Bush's signature will allow Oklahoma prosecutors and public defenders to retain more qualified, dedicated attorneys who are saddled with law school debt, legal officials say.
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Associated Press - 08/12/2008
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Bill Would Repay Portion of Law School Debt for Public Service
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Oklahoma County legal officials say a measure awaiting President Bush's signature would allow them to retain more highly qualified, dedicated attorneys who are saddled with massive law school debt that is a major challenge to repay on a public-service salary.
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The Journal Record - 08/11/2008
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ABA Group to Honor LSC President
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ABA Group to Honor LSC President
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Legal Services Corporation - 08/07/2008
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OKC Lawyer: E-Verify Could Cost Jobs
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OKLAHOMA CITY - The federal E-Verify system for checking work status is too unreliable and can result in rejection of American citizens or foreign nationals who can legally work in the U.S., says an Oklahoma City attorney.
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The Journal Record - 08/04/2008
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Planning a Will Often Procrastinated
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While no one wants to dwell on his mortality, planning a will can save a lot of frustration and expense for family members left behind.
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Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise.com - 08/04/2008
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Legal Services Corporation and LexisNexis Launch “HotDocs® Software Donation Program” to Help Legal Organizations Serving Nation’s Poor
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LSC - 08/04/2008
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Paralegal to Consult with Seniors
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma paralegal, Judy Clay, to meet with Enid Seniors, Thursday, July 31, 2008 at NODA, on Van Buren.
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EnidNews.Com - 07/30/2008
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Tues., July 29, Statewide Primary Elections-Go VOTE!
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Exercise your right to VOTE: Tuesday, July 29th, statewide primary elections!
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 07/28/2008
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Poor English Can Cost Truck Drivers
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Federal law requires that anyone with a commercial driver license speak English well enough to talk with police.
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TheLedger.com - 07/22/2008
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Health van delivers vaccinations statewide
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Schedule http://www.bcbsok.com/caringvan_schedule.html
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 07/03/2008
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Subcommittee OK's 11 Percent Increase in LSC Budget
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A House subcommittee has approved a $40 million increase in the budget for the Legal Services Corp., an 11 percent hike.
The increase brings the proposed LSC budget for fiscal 2009 to $390 million, according to a news release. The amount was approved by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies.
Bar presidents from all 50 states have asked Congress to increase funding for the LSC to at least $400 million.
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ABA Journal - 06/17/2008
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Court Delays Enforcement of HB 1804
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A U.S. District Court judge postponed enforcement of employer-related portions of an Oklahoma immigration law because it is "substantially likely" that the provisions of the law unconstitutionally interfere with federal regulation of the employment of unauthorized workers.
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Tulsa Business Journal - 06/17/2008
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LawHelp.org Nominated for a national Webby Award
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LawHelp.org Nominated for a national Webby Award for Best Law Website. The site includes OKLaw.org, the state's online guide to free legal infor...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 06/03/2008
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Catherine Koss, Legal Aid Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, May 2008
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Catherine Koss, Legal Aid Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, May 2008
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OKC Bar Briefcase - 05/30/2008
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OKC Legal Aid Office Has New Managing Attorney
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OKC Legal Aid Law Office has a new Managing Attorney
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OKC Bar Briefcase - 05/30/2008
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Joe Bocock, Legal Aid Pro Bono Attorney
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Joe Bocock, named Legal Aid Pro Bono Attorney of the month, March 2008, noted in the OKC Bar Briefcase
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OKC Bar Briefcase/Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 05/30/2008
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Legal Aid Attorney Attends International Human Rights Course
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Legal Aid Attorney, Teresa Rendon, and Dr. Jody Horn, Professor and Chair of the Crmininal Justice/Sociology Department at OCU attended a course on human rights activism at the University for Pease near San Jose, Costa Rica in early 2008.
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OKC Bar Briefcase/Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 05/30/2008
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Legal Aid Office Has New Managing Attorney
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma welcomed Robery McCarthy as the new Managing Attorney in the OKC Law Office.
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OKC Bar Briefcase/Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 05/30/2008
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Utilizing ‘Lawyering’ in Volunteering
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Williams Company always has been unique by encouraging employees to be involved in the community. But that involvement didn't necessarily utilize the legal department staff's lawyering talents. That changed after Craig Rainey, Williams assistant general counsel, visited the Legal Services of Oklahoma Tulsa office as part of the United Way tour.
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Tulsa Business Journal - 05/30/2008
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Legislature Sustains Gov. Henry's Veto
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House Democrats blocked a Republican-led attempt to override Gov. Brad Henry's veto of legislation intended to make it tougher to file some lawsuits was sustained Monday(sic). The measure would have required injured people to obtain certificates of legal merit from experts in order to file professional malpractice lawsuits.
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Associated Press - 05/14/2008
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Check the Status of your Federal Tax Refund Online
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The IRS has a way to check the status of your federal tax refund online.
Have a copy of your return handy because you'll need the following info...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 05/13/2008
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Bar Officials Ask US Congress to Boost Legal Services
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State bar association presidents are asking Congress to boost legal services funding to at least $400 million for fiscal year 2009.
In a recent letter to the chairmen of budget subcommittees that set Legal Services Corp. funding, the bar organization heads said that if the agency was funded at its 1995 level, adjusted for inflation, it would receive $576 million. Its 1995 budget funding level was $415 million.
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The Journal Record - 05/13/2008
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OK Senators Divided Over Proposed Voter ID Bill
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The Oklahoma legislature is one of several states to consider voter identification laws for polling places. Just this week, the United States Supreme Court upheld an Indiana law which requires voters to present a picture ID in order to cast a ballot. Oklahoma has a similar proposal, but there are exceptions.
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KSWO Lawton - 05/13/2008
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Voter Fraud
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Oklahoma election boards began preparations for the November election months in advance. County and state election board officials don't seem the slightest bit worried because they say Oklahoma has the best system in the nation.
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KSBI-TV - 05/13/2008
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Supreme Court Says States Can Demand Photo ID for Voting
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WASHINGTON (AP) — States can require voters to produce photo identification, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, upholding a Republican-inspired law that Democrats say will keep some poor, older and minority voters from casting ballots. wenty-five states require some form of ID, and the court's 6-3 decision rejecting a challenge to Indiana's strict voter ID law could encourage others to adopt their own measures. Oklahoma legislators said the decision should help them get a version approved.
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Associated Press - 05/13/2008
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Paralegal Helps Civilian Filers Who Go It Alone
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The Journal Record - 05/06/2008
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Where's Your Federal Tax Refund?
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The IRS has a way to check the status of your federal tax refund online.
Have a copy of your return...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 05/06/2008
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Walking for a Purpose: OKC Group Aims to Get OK Moving
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OKLAHOMA CITY -
By David Page
The Journal Record
When the Oklahoma City Community Foundation developed a new program to encourage adults to im...
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The Journal Record - 04/04/2008
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Legal Aid Firm Swindled Poor, Suit Alleges
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Legal Aid National Services preyed on low-income people in 27 states and first operated in California, says the complaint filed in Denver.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 03/31/2008
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AARP & NCOA Launch New Resource as a Part of Stimulus Payment Education Campaign
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Easy to Understand Materials and Consumer Education at Heart of Ongoing Efforts.
The AARP Foundation and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) laun...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 03/27/2008
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Paralegal to Discuss Senior Citizen Issues on Thursday
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Judy Clay, senior citizen paralegal with Legal Aid of Services of Oklahoma, will discuss legal issues with Garfield County seniors 10 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Thursday at Northern Oklahoma Development Authority.
The session is free, and no appointment is necessary.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 03/27/2008
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State Supreme Court Withdraws Controversial Records Rules
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The Oklahoma Supreme Court today rescinded its controversial rules that would limit public access to court information on its Web site and in court files, saying it wanted to give the issue further study and consideration.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 03/26/2008
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Supreme Court Rescinds Controversial Records Rule
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OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday rescinded a controversial rule closing many online court records and redacting information from court files.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 03/26/2008
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Legal Aid Services to Staff Office with a Full-Time Attorney
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is opening an office in Enid, which will be staffed by a full-time attorney.
This new office, supported by Garfield County Bar Association and other community groups, will allow low-income and elderly clients to be served here instead of driving to Stillwater.
Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm offering free civil legal services to low-income and elderly people in certain areas, including safety, food, housing and source of income, or who have an emergency, such as a court hearing or an impending eviction.
Many cases accepted by Legal Aid offices across the state involve domestic violence, eviction, wrongful denial of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability and consumer scams. Applicants for Legal Aid's services must be U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents or people married to U.S. citizens who have applied for residency and not been rejected.
Funding for Legal Aid comes from Legal Services Corp., Oklahoma Legal Service Revolving Fund and support from private attorneys, law firms, organizations and individuals.
People needing legal representation should call the hotline number, (800) 299-3338, and leave a message requesting assistance in English or Spanish. Migrant and seasonal farmworkers should call Legal Aid's Farmworker Project at (800) 256-1978.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 03/26/2008
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Attorney Joins Stilwell Legal Aid Staff
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David P. Madden has joined Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. as staff attorney in the Stilwell Law Office.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 03/10/2008
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Free Tax Prep Help - VITA Sites
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Legal Aid Services of Okahoma, Inc. - 02/27/2008
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Free Tax Prep Help - OILS Tax Clinics
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Free Tax Help: Low-Income Taxpayer Clinics (OILS)
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 02/07/2008
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Free E-File Federal & State Income Tax Returns
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E-File options for Federal & OK State Income Tax Returns. Free for LowIncome Tax payers
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 02/07/2008
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Natiowide 800 EITC Number
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Taxpayers call 888-4-EITC-4U (888-434-8248) and are greeted with an automated message with eligibility guidelines and are routed to a local agency for help.
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LSC - 02/06/2008
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Free Help for Victims of Identity Theft & Financial Fraud
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma partners with Texas Legal Services, Colorado Legal Services & New Mexico Legal Aid to help victims of id theft & financial fraud.
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Texas Legal Services Center - 01/30/2008
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Legal Aid Services Opens WEATHERFORD Office-February 1, 2008
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma announces the opening of a NEW Law office in Weatherford!
109 South Broadway Street
Weatherford, OK 730...
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Legal Aid Services of Okahoma, Inc. - 01/29/2008
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LSC's Response to GAO Report on Grants Manamement and Oversight
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Statement from the President and the Chairman of the Board of the Legal Services Corporation on the GAO's Report on LSC Grants Management and Oversight
Washington, DC--LSC President Helaine M. Barnett and Board Chairman Frank B. Strickland today issued the following statement regarding the Government Accountability Office Report, Legal Services Corporation-Improved Internal Controls Needed in Grants Management and Oversight:
"We consider our stewardship of the taxpayer's dollars as one of our most important responsibilities and have informed GAO that we will implement all recommendations made to LSC management and Board in the report. In addition, we have no tolerance for any spending of grantee funds outside the law or the regulations of the LSC and have formally referred all potential violations noted in the report to our Office of Inspector General (OIG). The referrals have been accepted by the OIG and we will take whatever actions are warranted when all of the facts are known. We will remain vigilant in addressing all issues brought to our attention by this report."
More specifically, LSC management and Board have responded to GAO that they will work with the OIG to ensure stronger, better documented, and better coordinated internal controls. LSC will issue a complete listing of the actions to be taken when the report is formally released by GAO.
Update: Responses to the GAO report from LSC's Board of Directors and LSC Management are now available. Download the Board's response. Download Managment's response.
LSC is an independent, non-profit Corporation created by the Congress in 1974 to promote equal access to justice and to provide high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans. The Corporation gives grants to independent, local programs--in 2007, 138 programs with more than 900 offices nationwide. Grants are awarded through a competitive process. The size of each grant is based on the number of people living in poverty in a given state or geographic service area.
Last year, LSC-funded programs closed 900,000 civil cases for clients of all races and ethnicities, young and old, the working poor, people with disabilities, single parents, veterans, victims of domestic violence, and victims of natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and victims of the recent foreclosure crisis. LSC-funded programs make a meaningful difference in the lives of their clients-helping them secure basic human needs such as safe and habitable housing, access to needed health care, a job that pays a living wage, protection from abusive relationships, and assistance in preventing foreclosures.
For more information: www.lsc.gov.
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Legal Services Corportation - 01/24/2008
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Election Protection Project Hosts Hotline for February 5th Primaries
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The Election Protection Project of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (LCCRUL), is hosting voter hotlines that anyone may call if they h...
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Election Protection Project of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (LCCRUL) - 01/24/2008
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Right to Civil Counsel (
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The Problem: Americans Without Access to Representation in Important Civil Legal Matters
"It is self evident to judges, practicing attorneys, and thoughtful persons, that in most instances indigent persons without counsel are not receiving the same quality of justice as those with counsel and are effectively deprived of meaningful access to the courts." —In re the Marriage of Michael Steven King v. Brenda Leone King, Brief Amicus Curiae of Retired Washington Judges in Support of Appellant(1).
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Drum Major Institute for Public Policy - 01/23/2008
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Election '08-Pro-Civil Justice Presidential Platform
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Drum Major Institute for Public Policy would like thank the following people who contributed to the publication of this report: for his work authoring and researching sections of the report during his time at DMI, Cyrus Dugger, former Senior Fellow in Civil Justice at the Drum Major Institute; for her research support, feedback and guidance, Amy Traub, Director of Research at the Drum Major Institute; for their feedback and guidance, Joanne Doroshow of the Center for Justice and Democracy, Chad Marlow of The Public Advocacy Group, Michael Quirk, Civil Justice Fellow Advisor for the Drum Major Institute, and Michael Townes Watson of Horatio Press; and the entire DMI staff for their various and countless roles in the publication of this report.
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Drum Major Institute for Public Policy - 01/23/2008
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Oklahoma On-Line Tax Returns
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I-CAN! E-file can help you file your taxes for...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 01/23/2008
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Nell Shaw Welcomed Many Into Family
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Long time Legal Aid Board Member, Nell Shaw, passed away Friday, January 4, 2008. Article remembers her many kindnesses.
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Daily Oklahoman - 01/10/2008
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Suit Against Phony Legal Aid Operation Preying on California Seniors and Disabled
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Morrison & Foerster Brings Suit against Phony “Legal Aid” Operation Preying on California Seniors and the Disabled in Distress
10/19/2007
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Morrison & Foerster - 11/27/2007
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Oklahoma News Report (OETA) on Legal Aid Services
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Oklahoma News Report - Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Inc. 8/29/2007
OETA News Reporter Laurie Rasmussen reports on Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, I...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 10/17/2007
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Legal Aid Opens New Office Location in McAlester
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma opens a new Law Office in McAlester, Oklahoma, May 1, 2007!
The new office is located at:
1335 East Carl Albert ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 09/05/2007
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Ada Law Office Moves
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Ada Law Office Moves
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. moved it's Ada Law Office to a new location- 410 South Mississippi. 580-332-7...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 09/05/2007
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Online Service Empowers Attorneys
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Online Service Empowers Attorneys
Ralph Schaefer
9/28/2006
Attorneys wanting to do pro bono work with Legal Services of Oklahoma now can go to a website to get started.
Margaret Hamlett Shinn, Community Education/Pro Se Coordinator, said ProBono.net/OK has just gone online and empowers existing legal aid and probono organizations with innovative and high quality technology.
It has taken the work of many people from throughout Oklahoma to get the program ready, she said. Those from Tulsa include Dallas Ferguson, Tulsa County Bar Association, and Mary Ann Blair, University of Tulsa professor of family law.
This new program is designed to help those wanting to work in pro bono law.
Now, lawyers wanting to volunteer can check opportunities with just a few clicks, Shinn continued. All Oklahoma pro bono organizations now can post their most recent lists on ProBono.new/Ok’s volunteer now page.
There are times when attorneys get a break between cases and are able to spend time in the pro bono arena, she continued. That single case can make the difference between someone getting the legal help they so desperately need.
The program has been developed by Legal Services Corporation which sponsors and has developed the program, Shinn said. This allows the use of Lexus Nexus programs. It also allows lawyers to collect information needed to assist clients.
Client files are secured on the website and only the lawyer working on the case can access that information, she said. The new website makes it possible to match needed pro bono services with law firms. Firms have worked closely with host organizations to build online libraries in other states.
It also allows law firms to make significant in-kind contributions of in-house resources, including word processing, conversion of documents to HTML and scanning.
There are nearly 200 registered users of ProBono.net/Ok from the legal aid community, Shinn said. ‘‘But we have just scratched the surface and more help is needed.
Financial support is needed and as the network grows, broader support is needed from legal, business and foundation companies. Hopefully, the work will be seen as a service that is provided low income and elderly Oklahomans.
The bottom line is the new services provides more and more services to people, she said.
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Tulsa Business Journal - 08/08/2007
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Helping Homeless Have Hope
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Helping Homeless Have Hope
Ralph Schaefer
3/12/2007
Adrienne Watt gets a great deal of satisfaction helping homeless people.
The Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma staff attorney working with the Homeless Legal Assistance Project is hoping to expand her work to include youth.
She is closely monitoring similar activities assisting the homeless in other parts of the U.S., taking particular note of ‘‘Homeless Courts’’ that are being established on the west coast.
Even though working with young people is a long-term goal, Watt finds her clients are appreciative of the help provided through Legal Aid. These are people who often feel they have no hope and will get no help from the system.
Some people are wary about possibly getting assistance, she said. But, as they realize they are getting assistance, they warm up and become more cooperative.
‘‘I have had clients in the homeless community who were in the middle class of society,’’ Watt continued. Some have held jobs for 25 or 30 years. They had good jobs, a home, car and life’s amenities. Health issues for one client caused him to lose his job and eventually everything he had.
‘‘I can’t tell you the number of people that told me they couldn’t believe this was happening to them,’’ she continued. Some people have been in the poverty cycle for years. Some are highly educated — including lawyers — with professional degrees. There is no one typical homeless person. Most are men, but there is a significant number of women and children known as the ‘‘hidden homeless.’’
The Homeless Legal Assistance Project is funded by grants from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development and from the Ann and Henry Zarrow Foundation, she said. The objective is to provide legal assistance to homeless people in Tulsa County.
The mission is two-fold — housing and income assistance.
Helping people stay in a residence is a priority.
It might mean helping a person about to be evicted from an apartment unable to pay rent because they lost their job or had major medical expenses. Generally, these individuals have been homeless once before and are living in subsidized units.
Sometimes Watt finds herself helping a homeless person, having been denied because of an incorrect credit report, get a place to live. It might mean helping someone get a criminal record expunged so they can qualify for housing.
Sometimes, family law issues also must be resolved in housing cases.
Income protection for homeless is part of the practice, Watt said. Many homeless people qualify for Social Security Disability or the supplemental income. It is well documented that a significant number of homeless have one or more disabilities. Sometimes it is necessary to help people get food stamps.
One client recently was approved for disability income and now is beginning ‘‘to see the light at the end of the tunnel.’’
Legal issues also impact homeless.
Some are working, but their wages are garnished and as a result do not earn enough to pay for housing, she said. Some families qualify for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and need assistance to get the payments started.
There are times when Watt is called on to help those receiving Social Security Supplemental Income. Occasionally the Social Security Department will determine that over payments have been made. The money is collected by reducing the amount of the $623 monthly check. That payment already is well below the poverty line and it is so important people receive the full payment to survive.
Watt is not alone in providing legal services to the homeless.
There is a Legal Aid staff member at the Day Center for the Homeless, 415 West Archer, four days each week to provide legal advice to clients. The center is next to the Salvation Army Center of Hope and these people also have access to the legal help.
Outreach help also is provided at the Tulsa County Emergency Shelter, 2401 Charles Page Blvd., she said. This facility is primarily for families.
Watt also supervises University of Tulsa College of Law students at the John 3:16 Mission, 506 N. Cheyenne.
‘‘I provide poverty law training for the law students,’’ she said.
In addition, she works closely with other agencies receiving grants to assist the homeless. These include the Mental Health Association, Volunteers of America and others providing a continuum of care for this segment of the population.
Watt, who earned her law degree from Georgetown University, said her goal was to find a job with a legal services agency.
‘‘Those jobs are hard to find and I want to help people,’’ she said.
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Tulsa Business Journal - 08/08/2007
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Dissatisfaction Changes Job Focus
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Dissatisfaction Changes Job Focus
Ralph Schaefer
9/4/2006
John P. Kerr, J...
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Tulsa Business Journal - 08/08/2007
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is Growing
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Imagine what it would be like to be poor and about to be evicted because you complained about the leak that occurs every time it rains. Or your spouse abuses you, the violence is beginning to escalate, you have no money and two little children. Or you are a 84-year-old widow with a big debt created by your spouse and his credit card company threatens to take payment directly from your meager bank account, leaving you with little to pay your bills.
In those situations the poor in Oklahoma have a place to turn -- their local Legal Aid office. There are 19 such offices scattered throughout Oklahoma so that Legal Aid's attorneys can serve eligible low-income families and the elderly in all 77 counties.
To qualify, a family must be within 125 percent of the federal poverty guideline. That's poor -- $25,813 a year for a family of four and $12,763 for a single person. Oklahoma has more than 600,000 residents who fall within those poverty guidelines and more than 24 percent of them are children.
Legal Aid's resources are stretched to the maximum. For every case they accept, they have to turn away a qualifying case due to a lack of resources, i.e. not enough staff attorneys. But, even at that, they've done a good job -- closing more than 19,000 cases affecting the lives of 19,151 children. And, the cost per case closed was a mere $386. Most Oklahoma law firms won't even open a case for that amount.
Think what they could do if they had more money! Hire more attorneys, for sure! Help more people, no doubt.
Recently, a group of Tulsa businesses and foundations joined us for lunch and raised more than $50,000 for Legal Aid's mission. We want to thank ONEOK, Williams, Bank of Oklahoma, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, Tulsa National Bank and the Mervin Bovaird Foundation for their generous responses. We also want to thank Pre-Paid LegalServices in Ada for leading the way in our corporate effort and the George Kaiser Family Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Foundation for its dollar-for-dollar match on all new monies raised in the Tulsa area.
These businesses can be sure that Legal Aid will be an excellent steward of their gifts.
After years of drawing back due to lack of funding and the threat of extinction, Legal Aid is starting to expand. Our fundraising work along with the work of Bill Paul in 2003-05 and Judge Thomas Brett in 2006 is allowing Legal Aid to set its salaries so it can attract the best and the brightest from our law schools. It is allowing Legal Aid to open a part-time office in McAlester thanks to generous funding from the Puterbaugh Foundation.
It's allowed the Tulsa Legal Aid office to add another full-time attorney to work on legal issues of Tulsa's homeless population, thanks to the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, and the Oklahoma City office to add a full-time attorney to help clients throughout the state who are living with HIV/AIDS and need legal help, thanks to the Inasmuch Foundation in Oklahoma City.
Providing access to our justice system is an issue that touches every Oklahoman. And, it's a good investment.
Legal Aid provides critical and cost-effective services that prevent problems in the future including: securing a protective order that can save women and children from severe physical and emotional harm; gaining access to needed health care at a critical time that often prevents more serious and expensive problems later on; helping an individual make the welfare-to-work transition that helps guarantee a sound economic future, and preventing an improper eviction or foreclosure through early legal intervention that can avoid the much more expensive societal costs of homelessness later.
Good things are happening on the justice front in Oklahoma.
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Tulsa World - 07/16/2007
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New Executive Director Appointed!
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On June 18, 2003 the Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma board selected and appointed Gary Taylor as the new Executive Director. Gary is a ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 06/24/2003
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LASO Executive Director, John Morris Williams, heads for OBF
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It is with great regret that LASO announces that our Executive Director, John Morris Williams, has resigned and will be taking on a new position as th...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 03/21/2003
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Hispanic Housing Fair to Take Place in Tulsa on April 12!
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The Tulsa Area Fair Housing Partnership is sponsoring a housing fair directed at the Hispanic population in honor of National Fair Housing month in Ap...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 03/21/2003
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ICAN! Kiosk to be delivered April 4th to Tulsa County Courthouse!
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A new service to our clients will soon be coming to the Tulsa County District Court. The ICAN! Kiosk that will be available for pro se clients t...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 03/21/2003
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Defining Diversity: With Liberty and Justice for All.....
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Please contact Peggy Big Eagle or Sandy Neal for information on our March 5 Diversity Symposium at the Oklahoma Bar Center.
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Administration Office - 02/02/2003
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