Causes: Crime & Law, Legal Services

Mission: To ensure equal access to justice for low-income nevadans through direct legal representation, advice and counsel, and community education.

Programs: Nevada legal services provided assistance to a total of 5,454 low-income nevadans in 2014.Of the total number assisted, 780 individuals were given direct legal representation in litigation or administrative hearings. Our low income tax payer clinic assisted individuals with tax issues before the irs and the us tax court. Our mortgage foreclosure unit helped homeowners retain their homes through direct negotiation with lenders and servicers, mediation, and litigation. Nls staff gave advice or brief service to some individuals. Finally, nls provided legal information and education to individuals who attended our monthly clinics and community education seminars on topics including foreclosure, bankruptcy, general family law, guardianships, divorce and custody, and other aspects of law.

nevada legal services continued its pro bono services in 2014.The pro bono program recruits private attorneys from communities across the state of nevada who take cases from nls and represent our clients free of charge. This year, 702 clients were represented by private attorneys in family law cases, consumer cases, bankruptcy cases, and landlord/tenant cases. In addition to accepting individual cases, private attorneys also teach our monthly clinics that are conducted in the rural communities in nevada.

provide legal assistance to low-income taxpayers in federal tax disputes and tax education to taxpayers with limited english speaking ability.