Community Legal Aid

Virtual CORI Sealing Clinic
2023-06-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MA, United States
Are you having trouble finding or keeping housing or employment because of your Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)? Join Community Legal Aid Attorney Alyssa Golden as she walks through the steps to seal or expunge marijuana and other offenses.
Participants will learn:
How the CORI system works
How to obtain a copy of your CORI records
The steps to seal or expunge records
About your rights under the law

Thursday, June 15, 2023 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Via Zoom

Know Your Rights Training: CORI Sealing
2023-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Holyoke Public Library, 250 Chestnut St, Holyoke, MA, 01040, United States
Despite the fact that you may never have been found guilty of a charge, or that you fulfilled any requirements of a guilty plea or verdict, you might be having trouble finding or keeping housing because of your Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).
If you want help understanding what is on your CORI and attempting to seal eligible charges, we are here to help.
Topics include: Criminal record sealing and expungement; appealing denials of public and subsidized housing due to a criminal record and housing discrimination issues; how to apply for legal assistance with Community Legal Aid

Conozca Sus Derechos Entrenamiento
A pesar del hecho de que es posible que nunca haya sido declarado culpable de un cargo, o que cumplió con los requisitos de una declaración de culpabilidad o veredicto, es posible que tenga problemas para encontrar o mantener una vivienda debido a su Información de Antecedentes Penales (conocido por siglas en Ingles como CORI).
Si desea ayuda para comprender qué hay en su CORI e intentar sellar los cargos elegibles, estamos aquí para ayudarlo.
Los temas incluyen: Sellado y borrado de antecedentes penales; apelar las denegaciones de vivienda pública y subvencionada debido a ante-cedentes penales y problemas de discriminación en la vivienda; cómo solicitar asistencia legal con Community Legal Aid

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Clinic
2023-07-27 09:00 - 10:00 | MA, United States
CWJC SNAP Clinic Flyer (All Languages) – Download
Do you have questions about your SNAP benefits?
Meet with lawyers from the Central West Justice Center to answer your questions and review your SNAP benefits amount.
When: Thursday, July 27, from 9-10AM
Where: Worcester Senior Center Lobby, 128 Providence Street Worcester, MA 01604
If you can, please bring:

Any recent SNAP notices
Information about your:

Income
Out-of-pocket medical or dependent care expenses
Rent, or
If you are a homeowner: mortgage, homeowners’ insurance & property tax payments

Chương Trình Hỗ Trợ Dinh Dưỡng Bổ Sung / Phòng Khám SNAP
Quý vị có câu hỏi nào về các phúc lợi SNAP của mình không? Gặp gỡ luật sư từ Trung tâm Tư pháp Trung Tây (Central West Justice Center) nhằm giải đáp những thắc mắc của quý vị và xem xét về số tiền trợ cấp SNAP của quý vị.
Thời gian: Thứ Năm, ngày 27 tháng 7, vào lúc 9-10 giờ sáng
Địa điểm: Sảnh Trung tâm Người cao tuổi Worcester (Worcester Senior Center Lobby)

Nếu có thể, vui lòng mang theo:

Bất kỳ thông báo SNAP nào gần đây
Thông tin của quý vị về:

Thu nhập
Chi phí y tế hoặc chi phí chăm sóc người phụ thuộc tự chi trả
Chi phí thuê nhà, hoặc
Nếu quý vị là chủ nhà: các khoản thanh toán vay thế chấp, phí bảo hiểm đối với chủ nhà và thuế tài sản

营养补充援助计划/ SNAP专题讨论会
您对SNAP福利有疑问吗？
与中西部司法中心 (CWJC)的律师会面，解答您的疑问并审查您的SNAP福利金额。
时间：周四，7月27日，早上9点-10点
地址：伍斯特老年中心大厅

如果可以，请携带：
任何最近的SNAP通知
有关您的如下信息：

薪资
自费医疗或家属护理费用
房租租金，或者
如果你是房主:抵押贷款、房主保险和财产税

Clínica de SNAP/ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program o Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria
¿Tiene preguntas sobre sus prestaciones de SNAP?
Reúnase con abogados del Centro de Justicia del Centro Oeste (CWJC) para contestar sus preguntas y revisar la cantidad de sus prestaciones de SNAP.
Cuándo: Jueves, 27 de Julio, de 9 a 10 A.M.
Donde: Worcester Senior Center Lobby, 128 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Si pueden, por favor traigan:
Cualquier notificación reciente de SNAP
Información sobre:

Ingresos Gastos desembolsados en médicos o atención a dependientes que corren a cargo del asegurado
Renta, o si es propietario de una vivienda: hipoteca, seguro de la vivienda e impuestos sobre la propiedad

Know Your Rights Information Session: Immigration (CWJC)
2023-07-27 10:00 - 11:00 | MA, United States
July 27, 2023 @ 10:00am
Leominster Public Library
30 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453
or you can join us on Zoom by registering:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlf–tpj0qE9C0kELjKXNc-ZPBb3eycSNb
Community Legal Aid affiliate, Central West Justice Center, will be hosting an information session to provide the community with knowledge about immigration relief, including: asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U Visa, and the Violence Against Women Act.
Following this presentation, we will have a limited number of spots available for on-the-spot consultations. If you are interested in a private, individual consultation, please complete the form at the following link:
https://forms.gle/SR51AQtWv5zKJm5s8
Imigração
Conheça seus direitos
27 de Julho às 10h
Biblioteca Pública de Leominster
30 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453
ou pode se juntar a nós no Zoom registrando-se:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlf–tpj0qE9C0kELjKXNc-ZPBb3eycSNb
A afiliada do Community Legal Aid, Center West Justice Center, realizará uma sessão informativa para fornecer à comunidade conhecimento sobre alívio de imigração, incluindo: asilo, status especial de imigrante juvenil, U Visa e a Lei de Violência contra a Mulher.
Após esta apresentação, teremos um número limitado de vagas disponíveis para consultas presenciais. Se você estiver interessado numa consulta individual, preencha o formulário no seguinte link:
https://forms.gle/SR51AQtWv5zKJm5s8

CORI Sealing Clinic (Pittsfield)
2023-08-03 13:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street, 264 Second Street, Pittsfield, 01201
Despite the fact that you may never have been found guilty of a charge, or that you fulfilled any requirements of a guilty plea or verdict, you might be having trouble finding or keeping housing or employment because of your Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). If you want help understanding what is on your CORI and attempting to seal eligible charges, we are here to help.

WHAT: Expungement and Sealing Clinic Learn how to seal your criminal record. Private consultations available.
WHERE: 2nd Street, 264 Second Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.

CORI Sealing Clinic (Great Barrington)
2023-08-07 14:30 - 16:30 | Berkshire South Regional Community Center, 15 Crissey Rd, Great Barrington, MA, 01230, United States
Despite the fact that you may never have been found guilty of a charge, or that you fulfilled any requirements of a guilty plea or verdict, you might be having trouble finding or keeping housing or employment because of your Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).
If you want help understanding what is on your CORI and attempting to seal eligible charges, we are here to help.

WHAT: Expungement and Sealing Clinic Learn how to seal your criminal record. Private consultations available.
WHERE: Berkshire South Regional Community Center, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
WHEN: Monday, August, 7, 2023: 2:30-4:30

Springfield Thanks a Latte @ Nosh Cafe
2023-10-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Nosh Cafe, 1341 Main Street, Springfield, MA, United States
Dear Community Legal Aid Pro Bono Attorneys and Valued Partners, October is National Celebrate Pro Bono Month! We are honored to celebrate you during Pro Bono Month 2023.
Please join us as we kick off Pro Bono Month with a Thanks A Latte Volunteer Appreciation Event at Nosh Restaurant & Cafe in Springfield. Join us for coffee and breakfast as we thank all of our volunteers and community partners for your ongoing support.
Where: Nosh Restaurant & Cafe – 1341 Main Street, Springfield, MA
When: October 12, 2023 from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
How: Please RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFxduY3UQ-Pt5UbT1LaohwG2axPrzOb8YtuW_bzeDYAW2tWg/viewform

Worcester Thanks a Latte @ Fuel America
2023-10-19 08:00 - 11:00 | Fuel America, 6 Mercantile Street, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Dear Community Legal Aid Pro Bono Attorneys and Valued Partners,
October is National Celebrate Pro Bono Month! We are honored to celebrate you during Pro Bono Month 2023.
Please join us as we kick off Pro Bono Month with a Thanks A Latte Volunteer Appreciation Event at Fuel America in Worcester. Join us for coffee and breakfast as we thank all of our volunteers and community partners for your ongoing support.
Where: Fuel America – 6 Mercantile Street, Worcester
When: October 19, 2023 from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
How: Please RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4t4YStsY9ULwrIZ_NcMcGavIVaHGwDyg0TZFpfRDjyYjQuQ/viewform

Free Wage Theft Legal Clinic
2023-10-24 16:00 - 18:00 | YMCA of Central MA, 1 Salem Street, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Help is available! Wage theft and worker exploitation are rising. To help workers, the Attorney General’s Office holds Wage Theft Clinics with community partners like Community Legal Aid. Lawyers, law students, and interpreters will be at the Clinic to help you learn about your rights, draft a demand letter, or prepare a small claims court complaint. Walk-ins are welcome. If you need an interpreter, please call (617) 727-3465. Please bring these papers, if you have them: pay stubs, time sheets, letters/emails/texts from your employer. This event is FREE.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/free-wage-theft-legal-clinic

Worcester Access to Justice Campaign Kick-Off
2023-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Redemption Rock Brewing Co., 333 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA, United States
Community Legal Aid (CLA) invites you to Working Together for Justice, an Access to Justice Campaign kick-off event, co-hosted by the Worcester County Access to Justice Campaign Committee Chair Lynette Paczkowski, CLA Board President, Hon. Luis Perez (Ret.), and Worcester County Bar Association President Leonardo Angiulo.
Join us on Thursday, November 2nd for an opportunity to learn about CLA’s work providing civil legal services and how it impacts our community. Then, enjoy live music performed by local music duo Ash & Eric.
When: Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Where: Redemption Rock Brewing Co., 333 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester (Read about parking at Redemption Rock).
Who: Open to members of the Worcester county legal community and beyond! Anyone interested in learning more about Community Legal Aid’s Access to Justice Campaign is welcome!
There will be a cash bar and complimentary Hors D’oeuvres! Let us know you’re coming – RSVP!

Know Your Rights: School Discipline in MA (Zoom)
2023-11-16 18:00 - 19:30 | MA, United States
Do you want to know more about your child’s rights in school discipline proceedings?
Does your child’s school frequently call you and ask you to pick your child up early due to behavior concerns?
Do you want to know more about the relationship between school discipline,special education, mental health, and race?
¿Quieres saber más sobre los derechos de su niño en los procedimientos disciplinarios escolares?
¿La escuela de su niño lo llama con frecuencia y le pide que lo recoja temprano debido a problemas de comportamiento?
¿Quieres saber más sobre la relación entre la disciplina escolar, educación especial, salud mental y raza?
The Support Network invites you to hear from attorneys from Community Legal Aid’s Education Law Unit about the rights of MA students and their families in school discipline proceedings. Presentation to be followed by Q&A.
The Support Network lo invita a escuchar a los abogados de la Unidad de Derecho Educativo de Community Legal Aid sobre los derechos de los estudiantes de MA y sus familias en los procedimientos disciplinarios escolares. Presentación seguida de preguntas y respuestas.
To RSVP and receive the Zoom link:
Para confirmar su asistencia y recibir el enlace de Zoom:
gemond@wmtcinfo.org
(413) 530-4689

Franklin Access to Justice Campaign Luncheon
2023-12-13 13:00 - 14:00
The citizens of Franklin County have been asking to have a Community Legal Aid office once again in our community. Our voices have been heard. In 2024, Community Legal Aid (CLA) is opening a new full-time office in downtown Greenfield to support the legal needs of our low-income and elderly neighbors throughout Franklin County.
Please join us on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. for a free fundraising luncheon at Hope & Olive to celebrate CLA’s new Franklin County office and to learn about how important CLA’s work is to our community. Senator Jo Comerford will be our special guest.
When: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Where: Hope and Olive, 44 Hope Street, Greenfield
Who: Open to members of the Franklin county legal community and beyond! Anyone interested in learning more about Community Legal Aid’s Access to Justice Campaign is welcome!
We hope that you will be able to join us. Our goal is to show an increase in the numbers of individuals, firms, and businesses in Franklin County supporting the Franklin County Access to Justice Campaign.
Let us know you’re coming! RSVP

Know Your Rights: Fair Housing, Sexuality, and Gender Identity and Expression.
2024-01-27 15:30 - 17:00
Know Your Rights: Fair Housing, Sexuality, and Gender Identity and Expression.
January 27, 2024 – 3:30pm to 5pm, Forbes Library
January 30, 2024 – 6pm to 7:30pm, Translate Gender.
LGBTQIA+ individuals are protected by both federal and state anti-discrimination laws. Join the Fair Housing Project of Community Legal Aid and Translate Gender for a workshop that addresses legal rights under the Fair Housing Act and Massachusetts state anti-discrimination laws.
Register:
forms.gle/gkLMNtUCrhUe29Zt6

Community Legal Aid Board Meeting
2024-03-25 17:15 - 18:30, 2024-07-22 05:15 - 18:30, 2024-09-16 05:15 - 18:30, 2024-11-25 05:15 - 18:30

Housing Court Training for Attorneys - Hampden County
2024-03-27 13:00 - 16:30 | Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse: County Commissioners Room, 50 State Street, Springfield, MA, 01102, United States
The Hampden County Bar Association Legal Clinic, in partnership with Community Legal Aid, will be hosting a Housing Court Training to train attorneys in a new area of practice.
The Training will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse in the Commissioners Room. The Training will prepare volunteers with a basic overview of Housing Court Law and tools to assist landlords and tenants in a “Lawyer for the Day” (LFD) capacity. The Training will cover an overview of Massachusetts residential tenancy laws, a summary of process law and procedure, and the purpose of LFD/Role of the Volunteer Lawyer.
A certificate of attendance and Lunch will be provided! *Attendees must sign up for a LFD shift as the price of admission*
PANEL
• Honorable Jonathan J. Kane, First Justice, Western Division Housing Court
• Clerk Magistrate Michael J. Doherty, Western Housing Court
• Chief Housing Specialist Jenni Pothier, Western Division Housing Court
• Gordon P. Shaw, Esq., Community Legal Aid
• Dennis P. Powers, Esq., Powers Law Group LLP
• Peter T. Lane, Esq., Fierst Bloomberg Ohm LLP
• Richard Herbert, Esq., Rich Herbert Law, P.C.
REGISTER TODAY!
For questions please call 413-733-6500 or email Tamika Ortiz-Acosta, Legal Clinic Manager, at tamika@hcbar.org

Criminal Record Sealing and Expungement Clinic (Gt. Barrington)
2024-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 | The Guthrie Center, 2 Van Deusenville Rd, Great Barrington, 01230, United States
What: Criminal Record Sealing and Expungement Clinic
Despite the fact that you may never have been found guilty of a charge, or that you fulfilled any requirements of a guilty plea or verdict, you might be having trouble finding or keeping housing or employment because of your Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
If you want help understanding what is on your CORI and attempting to seal eligible charges, we are here to help.
When: April 9, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 PM
Where: The Guthrie Center, 2 Van Deusenville Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230

Senior Partners for Justice Virtual Luncheon
2024-06-12 13:00 - 14:00
What: The Honorable John D. Casey is the Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Department. Previously, he was an Associate Justice and then First Justice of the Norfolk Division of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. He was also an Associate Justice of the Essex Division of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. He served as a member of the Commission on Judicial Conduct, 2025 Transition Leadership Team, mentored new judges and served as a panelist on numerous events for the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) and numerous local state bar associations. In 2014, He received the Bar Association of Norfolk County Person of the Year Award. In 2021 Chief Justice Casey accepted the National Child Support Enforcement Association Innovative Partnership/Collaboration Award on behalf of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. In 2022, Chief Justice Casey was bestowed the Oracle Award from the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court. For 23 years, he was a partner in the Attleboro Law Firm of Casey and Thompson, P.C. where he specialized in family law and criminal defense. Chief Justice Casey previously co taught the MCLE Family Law Trial Advocacy program. He received his undergraduate degree from Bates College and his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 1982.

When: Jun 12, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Where: Zoom, you can register here.

Preventing Homelessness in Greater Greenfield: Learn about Community Legal Aid's Grant Funded Resources
2024-06-20 14:00 - 15:00
What: A conversation hosted by the Opioid Task Force with CLA Managing Attorney Jennifer Dieringer, Housing Attorney Jennifer Alpert, and House Attorney Gabriel Fonseca about CLA’s recently obtained grant funding to prevent homelessness in the Greater Greenfield area.
When: June 20, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Where: Zoom, you can register for free here.

Office Hours With An Attorney (Springfield)
2024-06-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Springfield Vietnamese Cultural Association, 433 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01108
Learn about the services offered by Community Legal Aid and the Western New England School of Law Center for Social Justice and consult with an attorney for FREE!
Community Legal Aid, a non-profit organization, provides FREE civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Masschusetts. Learn More: WWW.COMMUNITYLEGAL.ORG
The Center for Social Justice at Western New England School of Law aims to assist marginalized and underserved communities and strengthen collaborative efforts between the Law School and the local region to work toward a more just, equitable, and inclusive society. Learn More: WNE.EDU/LAW/CENTERS/CENTER-FOR-SOCIAL-JUSTICE
Where: Springfield Vietnamese Cultural Association, 433 Belmont Ave., Springfield, MA 01108
When: Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 3:00 P.M.

FREE Legal Clinic - West Springfield Public Library
2024-08-14 18:00 - 19:30
Do you need help with a legal problem in Massachusetts? Join Community Legal Aid for a FREE legal clinic at the West Springfield Public Library

Community Legal Aid is offering free 15-minute legal consultations on a range of civil* legal problems such as with your housing, government benefits, family law, education law, criminal record sealing and more. *Community Legal Aid cannot provide advice concerning criminal matters.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM

West Springfield Public Library, 200 Park Street, West Springfield, MA 01089

To sign-up for a free 15-minute consultation with a Community Legal Aid lawyer stop by the Library or call the Adult Services Desk at 413-736-4561 x3.
Community Legal Aid, a non-profit organization, provides FREE civil legal services to qualifying individuals in Western Massachusetts. Learn More: WWW.COMMUNITYLEGAL.ORG

Home for All! Painting the Path to the LGBTQIA+ Housing Justice
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Forbes Library, West Street, Northampton, MA, 01060, United States
What: Home for All! Painting the Path to the LGBTQIA+ Housing Justice
Community Legal Aid invites participants to paint a mural that addresses LGBTQIA+ housing rights.
Join us for an event where everywhere can contribute their unique style to create a beautiful, unified piece of art.
The finished mural will be hung in Community Legal Aid’s Northampton office.
When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10 AM to 12 PM
Where: Forbes Library Community Room, 20 West Street, Northampton, MA 01060

Ripples of Justice: An Event Celebrating Access to Justice in Worcester
2024-11-19 16:30 - 19:30 | Jean McDonough Arts Center, Franklin Street, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Community Legal Aid invites you to join us for Ripples of Justice, an event celebrating the Access to Justice efforts of CLA and our volunteers and partners in Worcester County.
Co-hosted by Worcester County Access to Justice Committee Chair, Attorney Lynette Paczkowski, and CLA Board President, Hon. Luis Perez (Ret.), this event will feature food, a cash bar, live music by local duo Ash & Eric, and will honor CLA volunteers, including Attorney Akosua Agyepong who was recently recognized for her outstanding volunteer work with CLA’s Pro Bono Program.
Help CLA celebrate the beginning of our 2025 Worcester Access to Justice Campaign, an annual fundraising campaign supporting CLA’s work providing free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of Worcester County.
What: Ripples of Justice – An Event Celebrating Access to Justice
Where: Worcester PopUp at the Jean McDonough Arts Center, 20B Franklin Street, Worcester, MA 01608
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 4:30 to 7:30 P.M.
This event is free and open to members of the Worcester County legal community and beyond! Donations to the 2025 Worcester Access to Justice Campaign are encouraged, but anyone interested in learning more about Community Legal Aid and our work is welcome to attend. Please help us order enough food by RSVPing in advance!
The Worcester PopUp at the JMAC is a free-to-use, creative co-working space of the Worcester Cultural Coalition and in partnership with The Barr Foundation. This event does not necessarily reflect the views of either organization.

Franklin County Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
2025-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Community Legal Aid: Greenfield, 14 Hope Street, Suite 104, Greenfield, MA, United States
Community Legal Aid (CLA) invites you to the Franklin County Access to Justice Campaign Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at our new Greenfield office. CLA advocates will be speaking about how the organization is working to address poverty issues in Franklin County, and special guests will include Anne Gobi, Governor Maura Healey’s Director of Rural Affairs and former Massachusetts senator along with Senator Jo Comerford (Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester). There will be light snacks and beverages available during the event.
Join us on Friday, January 31st for an opportunity to learn about CLA’s work providing civil legal services and see our new Greenfield office space.
When: Thursday, January 31 2025 at 1:00 P.M.
Where: Community Legal Aid 14 Hope Street, Greenfield
Who: Open to members of the Franklin County legal community and beyond! If you are interested in learning more about the work done at CLA and support access to justice please come and enjoy!
REGISTER: Franklin County Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Bloom and Brew: A Volunteer Appreciation Event
2025-05-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Nosh Cafe, 1341 Main Street, Springfield, MA, United States
Community Legal Aid cordially invites you to “Bloom and Brew,” a volunteer appreciation event. Join us for coffee and breakfast at Nosh Restaurant and Café in Downtown Springfield as we thank all of our pro bono attorneys, Access to Justice Campaign volunteers, and community partners for your ongoing support.
Let us know if you will be joining us! Register HERE

Worcester Eviction Sealing Clinic
2025-05-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Worcester Court Service Center, 225 Main St, 1st Floor, Worcester, 01608, United States
Under a NEW LAW you may be able to remove an eviction from your record. Go to SealMyEviction.org to learn more. NEED HELP? Community Legal Aid and MetroWest Legal Services are running an eviction sealing clinic to help eligible tenants.
Thursdays, 9 A.M. to 1 P.M., May 15 – Aug. 21, 2025
Court Services Center, Worcester Courthouse, 1st Floor, 225 Main Street, Worcester
Sign up in advance by calling (855) 252-5342 (Worcester County residents) or (508) 620-1830 (Middlesex or Norfolk County residents) or walk in during clinic hours.
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Bajo una NUEVA LEY usted puede ser capaz de eliminar un desalojo de su registro. Visite SealMyEviction.org para obtener más información. ¿NECESITA AYUDA? Community Legal Aid y MetroWest Legal Services están llevando a cabo una clínica de sellado de desalojos para ayudar a los inquilinos elegibles a llenar las peticiones de sellado.
Jueves, 9 A.M. a 1 P.M., Mayo 15 – Agosto 21, 2025
Centro de Servicios de la Corte, Corte de Worcester, 1er Piso, 225 Main Street, Worcester
Inscríbase por adelantado llamando al (855) 252-5342 (residentes del condado de Worcester) o (508) 620-1830 (residentes de los condados de Middlesex y Norfolk) o venga durante las horas de la clínica.
Download Flyer / Descargar folleto

Estate Planning 101: Free Pro Bono Training (Virtual)
2025-05-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
FREE Virtual Training Opportunity!
Join Community Legal Aid (CLA) and Linda Cammuso, Esq. for a comprehensive virtual training on how to prepare estate planning documents, including Wills, Health Care Proxies, and Powers of Attorney. New practitioners are encouraged to attend.
This training is FREE with your commitment to assist with at least one pro bono referral in the coming year.
Register now for the Zoom!
Attorney Linda Cammuso is a founding partner at Estate Preservation Law Offices, with offices in Worcester, Uxbridge, Leominster, Braintree, and Hyannis. Attorney Cammuso’s practice focuses on estate and asset protection planning, estate and trust administration, tax planning, elder and disability law, and corporate and business planning. Attorney Cammuso previously worked in the nursing home industry, where she gained valuable insight into elder law and long-term care issues. Her knowledge in this field is a distinct benefit in working with clients who are facing long-term care planning challenges.
Attorney Cammuso is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and provides veterans and their families with advice on the complex areas of law regarding VA pension benefits, also known as Aid & Attendance. She has served as a member of the Board of Directors for various nonprofit organizations including Girls Inc. of Worcester (of which she was also the Secretary and Second Vice President), LUK Inc. and Spring House. She has provided pro bono estate planning assistance to CLA’s clients for 10 years.
