Project Self-Sufficiency to offer free legal advice
Newton. Legal advice will be limited to those that are eligible.
Free legal advice and limited legal representation is available at Project Self-Sufficiency for income-eligible area residents.
Private meetings with an attorney can be scheduled to discuss housing and landlord-tenant issues; public entitlements like Medicare, Medicaid, public assistance and Social Security; bankruptcy and mortgage modifications; divorce and family law; or other issues.
Convenient daytime and evening appointments are available; some participants may be even eligible for free legal representation. Individual consultations about a variety of legal concerns will be offered on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1–5 p.m.; meetings to discuss topics related to family law will be offered on Thursdays, Aug. 8 and 22, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The sessions are free and open to area residents who meet income eligibility requirements; consultations are by appointment only.