CLEVELAND HOMELESS LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

PARALEGAL 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:            ____________________________________________________

WOMEN’S SHELTER:            _____________________________________________

2100 LAKESIDE MEN’S SHELTER:          _______________________________________________

 

(A MAXIMUM OF 2 PER YEAR WOULD BE OFFERED)

 

TYPES OF CASES IN WHICH YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE:            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.

We also have a Pro Se Divorce Project. We prepare the pleadings and journal entry for the client. We also provide the client with information and preparation to appear in court.

 

If you have questions, please call Joan M. Burda, 216-635-0768; email: jmburda@mac.com.