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Call A Lawyer - Tues., Jan 17th 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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On Tuesday, January 17, 2012, the Tulsa County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Panel will sponsor Call-A-Lawyer night.
TCBA has...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 01/05/2012
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New Chapter in Legal Aid’s Norman Law Office History
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Taraneh Wilson, who has served as Managing Attorney of Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Norman Law Office and the Shawnee Satellite Office for the pa...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 12/29/2011
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Legal Aid’s SPLASH Helpline. Ready to Help Senior Citizens
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Are you a senior citizen who needs legal help with a will, estate or power of attorney; bankruptcy and collections; or a home ownership or landlord...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 12/28/2011
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Congress Cuts Legal Services By Nearly 15%; Oklahoma Legal Aid Expects $700,000 Loss
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Oklahoma’s statewide nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal services to elderly and low-income persons who are about to lose the...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 12/22/2011
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Six week job ends 30 years later
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Angela Fabela handed 300 phone calls daily in the early years of her tenure as a receptionist for Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 12/07/2011
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Free Legal Advice Clinics for Veterans
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The Oklahoma Bar Association's Oklahoma Lawyers for American's Heroes volunteer lawyer program is providing clinics all across Oklahoma in ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 11/09/2011
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Free Legal Advice Clinics for Veterans
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The Oklahoma Bar Association's Oklahoma Lawyers for American's Heroes volunteer lawyer program is providing clinics all across Oklahoma in ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 11/09/2011
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Enid Satellite Office to present program on Reverse Mortgages
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Enid News and Eagle -
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma will present an informational program on reverse mortgages at 12:30 p.m. Thursday (Novembe...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma - 11/02/2011
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Free Training for Landlords
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Tulsa Area Fair Housing Partnership will host a free Landlord & Tenant Law seminar on Wednesday, September 21st in Tulsa. Area landlords ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 09/06/2011
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Elder fraud becoming more common
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What do home repairs, sweepstakes, telemarketers and offers of money from foreign dignitaries have in common? They all are common tactics used by con artists to defraud the elderly.
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Enid News.com - 08/09/2011
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Call-A-Lawyer Night, August 9th
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On Tuesday, August 9th, the Tulsa County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service will sponsor Call-A-Lawyer night.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 07/28/2011
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Court Assistance Program Training
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Lawyers are needed to participate in the Tulsa County Court Assistance Program (CAP)!
Trainings ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 05/04/2011
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IRS Notices - How to understand the codes
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If you receive a letter or notice from the IRS, it will explain the reason for the correspondence and provide instructions. Many of these letters a...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 04/28/2011
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Lawyer in the Library - TODAY!
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4 Library Locations This Year as part of Law Week!
Tulsa County Law Library
500 S. Denver, 2...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 04/26/2011
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Ask A Lawyer Call-In, April 28th
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Annual Law Day Ask A Lawyer sponsored by the Oklahoma Bar Association and OETA will be held Thursday, April 28th, 9 am to 9 pm.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 04/26/2011
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Ask A Lawyer Call- In
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Annual Law Day Ask A Lawyer sponsored by the Oklahoma Bar Association and OETA will be held Thursday, April 28th, 9 am to 9 pm.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 04/19/2011
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New Treasury Rule Protects Social Security And Other Federal Benefits from Garnishment
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A federal rule recently issued strengthens the rights of retirees, veterans and disabled Oklahomans to keep certain federal benefits in their bank ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 04/14/2011
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Fair Housing- It's Your Right
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Join us in commemorating the 43rd anniversary of enacting Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act, also known as the Fair Housing Act!
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 04/13/2011
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Day Without Violence, Saturday, April 16, 2011
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This Saturday, April 16, ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 04/12/2011
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It's Crunch Time for Legal Services Corp. Funding
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The next week will likely determine whether the Legal Services Corp. is forced to make sharp midyear cuts in its budget, as lawmakers and Obama administration officials attempt to finish negotiations for federal spending through Sept. 30.
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The Blog of LegalTimes - 04/04/2011
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Homeless Alliance hosts art contest to benefit Oklahoma City's homeless
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Legal Aid is on-site at WestTown Services campus as a part of many agencies working together to prevent homelessness in Oklahoma City.
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NewsOK - 03/28/2011
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Homeless Veterans Stand Down Event in Tulsa, April 16, 2011
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Homeless Veterans Stand Down Event in Tulsa, April 16, 2011
According to Keith B. Bartsch, Tulsa attorney and founder of a monthly free legal c...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 03/14/2011
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Help for Families through the Earned Income Tax Credit
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The IRS estimates that as many as 25 percent of eligible taxpayers do not claim and may not be aware of the Earned Income Tax Credit.
The Earne...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 03/14/2011
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Food Stamp Program Changes to SNAP
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A modification to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will begin April 1. SNAP, formerly the food stamp program...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 03/14/2011
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Tax Changes for filing your 2010 return
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Taxpayers should make sure they are aware of many important changes to the tax law before they complete their 2010 federal income tax return.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 03/14/2011
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Legal Aid Launches Statewide Phone Line To Apply For Legal Services
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. has launched its first statewide phone line to better serve the increasing number of low-income and elderly Oklahomans facing civil legal problems.
The number to call to apply for services is 1-888-534-5243. Callers need to leave a brief message about their legal issue as well as their name and phone number. Most callers will receive a call back within one day to determine eligibility for services, and all callers will be called back within three days.
Legal Aid’s statewide application line – 1-888-534-5243 – is the point of entry for all clients including senior law project applicants. After clients are deemed eligible for Legal Aid’s services, based on their income, assets and type of legal problem, their cases will be referred to one of Legal Aid’s 21 local offices for service.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is a not-for-profit law firm which provides free civillegal assistance to eligible low-income individuals and their families and to elderly persons in the areas of family, consumer, housing, health and employment. Legal Aid attorneys and staff work through a network of fully-staffed law offices and satellite offices, serving eligible clients in all 77 counties of Oklahoma.
Funding for Legal Aid is from the Legal Services Corporation, the State of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Bar Foundation, 15 United Way or United Fund organizations and generous attorneys, law firms, foundations, businesses and individuals throughout the state contributing to the Campaign for Justice.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 02/16/2011
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Call-A-Lawyer, February 22, 2011
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On February 22nd, the Tulsa County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Panel will sponsor Call-A-Lawyer night. TCBA has been hold...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 02/16/2011
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Call A Lawyer - February 22, 2011
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On February 22nd, the Tulsa County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Panel will sponsor Call-A-Lawyer night. TCBA has been hold...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 02/16/2011
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President of Legal Services Corporation: Who is James Sandman?
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James J. Sandman, a specialist in pro bono legal work, spent three decades with an international law firm and then became the top legal official for the District of Columbia’s school system before accepting the job to lead the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), beginning February 1, 2011.
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AllGov - 01/31/2011
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This Veterans Day, We Honor Their Sacrifice
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Their sacrifice has been great - more than 2/3 of them served three or more years in the military. Yet today they find themselves sleeping un...
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National Law Center on Homeslessness & Poverty - 11/10/2010
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Earned Income Tax Credit Increases for 2010 Tax Year
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Larger Earned Income Tax Credi for 2010 Tax Year
When you file your tax return for the 2010 tax year (April 15, 2011 or before) you may be elig...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 11/08/2010
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Call A Lawyer Program, Nov 30th
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On November 30th, the Tulsa County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Panel will sponsor Call-A-Lawyer night.
TCBA has been holding call-in programs for the past 5 years and have taken over 6,000 phone calls!
Call-A-Lawyer is presented in conjunction with KJRH 2 Works for You.
Need to talk to a lawyer? Call 918-748-1432 Tuesday, November 30, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 11/08/2010
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Tulsa Judicial Forum
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Tulsa County Judicial Elections Forum
The neighborhoods ot Crosbie Heights, Brady...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 10/27/2010
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Secrets to Avoiding Foreclosure
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Facing foreclosure?
Just want information about avoiding foreclosure for family and friends?
Free & Open to the ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 10/26/2010
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TCBA Judicial Forum TONIGHT (October 26, 2010)
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Tulsa County Voters! TCBA Judicial Forum, TONIGHT @ 5:30 p.m., Tulsa County Bar Assn., 1446 South Boston. All 6 candidates will be there!
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 10/26/2010
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New Scam Alert - Work at Home Scams
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Consumers continue to lose money from work-from-home scams that assist cyber criminals move stolen funds. Worse yet,...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 10/26/2010
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Highlights of Social Service Agencies in Norman, OK
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NewsOK.com highlights information about social services agencies in Norman, OK, including Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma.
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NewsOK.com - 10/15/2010
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New Federal Poverty Data
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LSC - 09/17/2010
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Actions taken by debt collection agencies are limited by law in Oklahoma
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Seniors, beware. If you're being harassed by calls from debt collectors, don't be bullied into paying anything before knowing the law. In
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NewsOK.com - 08/18/2010
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Creditors unlawfully prey on seniors' Social Security benefits
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NewsOK - 08/16/2010
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Enid Seniors Center Hosts Legal Aid
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Judy Clay, a Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma senior citizens paralegal, will be at NODA, 2901 N. Van Buren, Thursday, June 24, 2010, to meet with ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 06/22/2010
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Norman foundation awards grants to nonprofits
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Sarkeys Foundation awards grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, including Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, award for $25,000 to provide legal staffing for a courthouse help desk for victims of domestic violence.
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NewsOK.org - 06/01/2010
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Goralewicz Appears as Panelist for 2010 Ask A Lawyer
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Rick Goralewicz, Managing Attorney for the Senior Law Project at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, recently appeared as a panelist on OETA's 2010 Ask A Lawyer program.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 05/05/2010
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Law Day 2010: Statement of John G. Levi, Chairman, LSC Board of Directors
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Washington, DC—Every year on May 1, the nation celebrates Law Day. President Dwight D. Eisenhower established Law Day in 1958 as "a day ...
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Legal Services Corporation - 04/30/2010
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Legal Aid to visit NODA
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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 information on a legal matter or have questions.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 04/28/2010
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Returning soldier says landlord is unfairly keeping deposit
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Oklahoma soldier who recently returned from an overseas deployment is now in a battle against his landlord. Gary Briggs, an attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, says Corbett's only remedy is to take Miller to small claims court.
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KFOR.com - 04/23/2010
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Make will, initiative implores
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A new church initiative aims to encourage black families to protect their assets by making wills and becoming proactive estate planners. Several local...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 04/19/2010
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Help available to foil financial exploitation
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The Oklahoman received several calls and e-mails after Sunday's story about financial exploitation of the elderly...Meanwhile, the Senior Law Project of Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Inc. — 405-557-0014 — offers free help with civil cases to seniors age 60 and older who live in Oklahoma and Canadian counties and can't afford to pay for private attorneys.
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NewsOK.com - 04/07/2010
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Make-A-Will Sunday to Provide Free Wills to the Community
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Make-A-Will Sunday sponsored by Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City pro bono lawyers and a group of Oklahoma ministers.
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 04/07/2010
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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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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, September 21st
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On September 21st, the Tulsa County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Panel will sponsor Call-A-Lawyer night. TCBA has bee...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 01/07/2010
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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 de...
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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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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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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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2010 Census - Protect Your Personal Information
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Census workers are now beginning to canvas neighborhoods to verify addresses. Be cooperative, but cautious!
You could become a victim ...
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Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. - 09/08/2009
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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