River Valley Legal Aid holds free Legal Walk-In Clinic in North Vernon

NORTH VERNON, Ind. – River Valley Legal Aid, Pro Bono Indiana has announced a free Legal Walk-In Clinic for this Tuesday, May 19, at the Jennings County Public Library, 2375 N. State Hwy 3, in North Vernon.

The clinic will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. and is provided at no cost to low-income residents.

The Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Program utilizes local volunteer attorneys, who offer free legal consultations to low-income individuals, providing legal advice and assistance in furtherance of equal access to justice within our community.

Individuals participating in the Legal Aid Clinic can expect to receive a 10-minute consultation on a civil matter, in person, on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no need to register in advance.

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