CLEVELAND
HOMELESS LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
ATTORNEY
VOLUNTEER FORM
NAME:
______________________________________
ADDRESS:
______________________________________
______________________________________
PHONE:
_________________________
FAX:
_________________________
EMAIL:
_________________________________
SELECT
SITES AND DATES FROM THE INTAKE SCHEDULE:
WEST
SIDE CATHOLIC CENTER:
_____________________________________________
ST.
PAT’S:
_________________________________________________________________
MAY
DUGAN CENTER:
____________________________________________________
PAYNE
AVE. WOMEN’S SHELTER:
_____________________________________________
2100
LAKESIDE MEN’S SHELTER: _______________________________________________
WILL
YOU ACCEPT PRO BONO CASE REFERRALS?
YES _____ NO _____
(A
MAXIMUM OF 2 PER YEAR WOULD BE OFFERED)
TYPES
OF CASES YOU WILL ACCEPT:
DOMESTIC* _______;
BANKRUPTCY
_______; SOCIAL SECURITY
______; PUBLIC BENEFITS
________
HOUSING
_______; CONSUMER _______;
JUVENILE _______; OTHER _________
CHLAP
does not handle criminal matters. These are referred for court-appointed
counsel. Our malpractice insurance does not cover representation in criminal
cases. We do prepare expungement paperwork for clients for pro se
representation.
If unable to provide direct representation may we place you on a contact list for questions from attorneys or law students. YES ___ NO___
If
“yes,” please indicate in what areas of law you are willing to be contacted:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
We
will provide support to attorneys accepting case referrals. This can include the
pro bono services of law students from the Cleveland Marshall School of Law. If
you have questions about case referrals, please call Joan M. Burda,
216-635-0768; email: jmburda@mac.com.
*Domestic:
Can include contested and uncontested divorces, custody, support and visitation.
Custody can also include situations involving Juvenile Court; clients are
referred to the Public Defender’s office when court appointed counsel is
available.