Guardianship of Incapacitated Persons Training with Attorney Erin Bradbury
2022-06-23 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Please join Community Legal Aid (CLA) Pro Bono for our upcoming training on the Guardianship of Incapacitated Persons on Thursday, June 23rd from 1-2:30 PM presented by Attorney Erin Bradbury of the Law Offices of Attorney Erin Bradbury in Holden. Please register in advance to attend this training.
Attorney Bradbury is the founder and principal attorney with the Law Offices of Erin Bradbury in Holden, Mass. Bradbury’s practice focuses on Probate Court matters, including guardianships and conservatorship for incapacitated individuals. She has handled more than 450 guardianship cases in her career and is considered an expert in the field of guardianships.
Attorney Bradbury will share her professional experience and insights on:
• How to petition the court for guardianship
• Types of guardianships
• Necessary court documents including medical certificates and clinical team reports
• Associated filing timelines
• Hearing procedures
• Alternatives to guardianship
Please click HERE to register in advance for this training.

Gender Identity and the Law Workshop for Western Mass LGBTQIA+ Advocates
2022-06-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The need for social and legal support for the LGBTQIA+ community in Western Massachusetts remains great. Come learn from local experts about the legal landscape affecting this community and how YOU can make a difference in assisting individuals in accessing gender-affirming care and services.
Community Legal Aid (CLA) is collaborating with statewide and local legal services providers to expand a network of attorneys trained to provide support in legal name changes. Partners of this initiative include GLAD, Gender Identity Validation Services (GIVS) based in Northampton, and the Gender Affirming Identification Project (GAIP), a project of the Center for Social Justice at the Western New England School of Law. Your involvement and support can provide a lifetime of gender affirming access for individuals in our community.
This 2-hour workshop will be comprised of two parts. First, a member of Transhealth Northampton (https://transhealth.org/) will explore family case studies of gender journeys to better understand the perspectives, experiences, and needs of this community. Attorney Jennifer Levi of GLAD will also provide a national political overview of pending and recent litigation and legislation which impact access to gender affirming care and services. During the second part of the workshop, experienced attorneys will provide a substantive training of the legal name change process and connect you to resources where YOU can make a difference.

Time

Jun 24, 2022 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqc-qvqTspHdGB6MvquhOiWgtvwAhBV-bL

Worcester Open House
2022-06-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Community Legal Aid: Worcester, 370 Main Street, Worcester, 01608
Please join us for an Open House at Community Legal Aid’s NEW Worcester Offices.
Community Legal Aid has moved its Worcester operations to the downtown Guaranty Building. This new location is in close proximity to the Worcester District Courthouse and remains easily accessible by public transit, but it will better accommodate our growing team.
Please join us for a celebration of this new chapter in our history!
What: An Open House at Community Legal Aid’s new Worcester Offices
Where: Guaranty Building, 370 Main Street, 1st Floor Event Space, Worcester, MA 01608
When: June 28, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M.
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMMzYX7qNaUXqGc4I7yODcR7hL8YQiO47WUIKMLJgv5LfTUg/viewform

Help paying for food / Ayuda para pagar la Comida
2022-09-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Do you need help paying for food? Learn how to get help.
Get information on how to apply for money to help pay for food and learn about other food resources in the area.
When: September 14, 2022 from 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Where: On Zoom:
Join Zoom Meeting
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This event will be held with English/Spanish interpretation
¿Necesita ayuda para pagar la comida? Obtén información sobre cómo obtener ayuda.
Obtenga información sobre cómo solicitar dinero para ayudar a pagar los alimentos y aprenda sobre otros recursos alimenticios en el área.
Cuando: 14 de septiembre de 2022 de 6:30PM a 7:30PM
Dónde: En Zoom:
Únase a la reunión de Zoom
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Este evento se llevará a cabo con interpretación en inglés/español

Worcester Probate and Family Court Lawyer for the Day
2022-09-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Court Service Center (Worcester District Court), 225 Main Street, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
A volunteer attorney is available every Wednesday between 9 AM – 12 PM to participate in our Probate and Family Court Remote Lawyer for the Day Program over Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84383342916) or in person (Court Service Center, 225 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608).
This project aims to connect eligible litigants with volunteer attorneys to provide limited assistance through counsel and advice and/or drafting assistance in family law matters. Community Legal Aid (CLA) and the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) sponsor this Probate and Family Court Remote Lawyer for the Day Project in partnership with the Worcester Court Services Center.

Help paying for food / Ayuda para pagar la Comida
2022-09-23 10:30 - 12:00 | The Gray House, 22 Sheldon Street, Springfield, 01107
Help paying for food / Ayuda para pagar la Comida
Presented by the Central West justice Center*
Do you need help paying for food? Learn how to get help. ¿Necesita ayuda para pagar la comida? Obtén información sobre cómo obtener ayuda.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 / 23 de septiembre de 2022
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM / de 10:30 AM a 6:30 PM
The Gray House, Inc.
22 Sheldon Street
Springfield, MA 01107
www.GrayHouse.org
Get information on how to apply for money to help pay for food and learn about other food resources in the area. This event will be held with English and Spanish interpretation. Obtenga información sobre cómo solicitar dinero para ayudar a pagar los alimentos y aprenda sobre otros recursos alimenticios en el área.
Este evento se llevará a cabo con interpretación en inglés y español
*The Central West Justice Center, a subsidiary of Community Legal Aid, provides free legal help to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. Our advocates focus on cases involving humanitarian-based immigration law, employment rights, housing and homelessness issues, and access to public benefits. El Central West Justice Center, una subsidiaria de propiedad total de Community Legal Aid, brinda ayuda legal gratuita a los residentes de bajos ingresos y de edad avanzada del centro y oeste de Massachusetts. Nuestros defensores se enfocan en casos que involucran leyes de inmigración con base humanitaria, derechos laborales, problemas de vivienda y personas sin hogar, y acceso a beneficios públicos.

Criminal Record Expungement and Sealing Clinic
2022-10-03 14:30 - 17:00 | 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: FREE Expungement and Sealing Clinic. Learn how to seal your criminal record. Private consultations available.
WHERE: 2nd Street, 264 Second Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201
WHEN: Monday, October 3, 2022 at 2:30 P.M.
Sponsored by: Community Legal Aid, 2nd Street Second Chances, & Committee for Public Counsel Services

FREE Estate Planning Clinic
2022-11-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Community Legal Aid: Worcester, 370 Main Street, Worcester, 01608
Community Legal Aid, in collaboration with Hanover Insurance Group and Saint-Gobain, will host a one-day Estate Planning Clinic. Volunteer attorneys will prepare wills, powers of attorney, and health care proxies, free for veterans, seniors, & others who financially qualify. Friday, November 18, 2022 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
370 Main St, 1st Fl Conference Rm, Worcester, MA 01608
Space is limited. Advanced registration is required. To register, contact Colleen Brady at cbrady@cla-ma.org
Estate Planning Clinic 2022 Flyer

Housing Court Training for Pro Bono Volunteers
2023-03-22 13:00 - 16:30 | MA, United States
The Hampden County Bar Association Legal Clinic in partnership with the New Lawyers Section
and Community Legal Aid will be hosting a Housing Court Training to train volunteers for our
lawyer for the day programs.
The training will be held on March 22, 2023, from 1:00 – 4:30 PM at the Roderick L. Ireland
Courthouse in the Commissioners Room. The training will prepare volunteers to assist both
landlords and tenants in a “lawyer for the day” capacity. The training will cover an overview of
Massachusetts residential tenancy laws, summary process law and procedure, and the purpose
of LFD/Role of the Volunteer Lawyer.
PANEL
Honorable Jonathan J. Kane, Western Division Housing Court
Clerk Magistrate Michael J. Doherty, Western Division Housing Court
Chief Housing Specialist Jenni Pothier, Western Division Housing Court
Gordon P. Shaw, Esq., Community Legal Aid
Ryan K. O’Hara, Esq., Bacon/Wilson
Thomas N. Wilson, Esq., Dunn & Wilson
A certificate of attendance will be given to those in attendance.
Lunch will be provided!
REGISTER TODAY!
www.members.hcbar.org/eventcalendar
For questions please call 413-733-6500 or
email Sadie Reynolds, Esq. at sadie@hcbar.org

PRO BONO SEMINAR: Bridging the access to justice gap with pro bono
2023-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Discussion will include multiple perspectives on how pro bono work promotes a justice system that is fair and accessible to everyone, regardless of income. Learn about pro bono opportunities at Community Legal Aid (CLA), and how pro bono work can enhance your legal skills and practice. There will be time for Q & A at the end of the program
Please log into the member area of the Worcester County Bar Association website to participate, zoom link is posted on the “Seminar Material” page.
Panelists:

Assistant Clerk-Magistrate Michael D. Prosser,
Worcester District Court

Akosua Agyepong, Esq.
Sequel Law, LLC

Pavel Y. Bespalko, Esq.
Tricorne & Co., P.C.

Matthew Blouin, Esq.
Worcester Court Service Center Manager

Kathryn A. Calo, Esq.
Bowditch & Dewey

Meredith Palmer, Esq.
Community Legal Aid Pro Bono Director

Moderators:
Kathryn O’Leary, Esq. and Leigh Woodruff, Esq.
Co-Chairs of the WCBA Civil Litigation Committee

April SPJ Luncheon: View from the Appeals Court
2023-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 | MA, United States
Date & Time: Apr 26, 2023 01:00 PM
Description: Justice Amy Lyn Blake graduated from the University of Rochester, New York, in 1987. She attended New England Law School and graduated, cum laude, in 1992. While in law school she was named a New England Scholar and awarded the Amos L. Taylor Award for Excellence In Achievement.
Admitted to the bar in 1992, she served as an Assistant District Attorney until 1994, prosecuting cases in the District Court bench and six person jury sessions while supervising the District Attorney’s Office in two district courts. From 1994 to 2008 she focused her private practice on domestic relations law with the firms of White, Inker & Aronson, Yasi & Yasi and Casner & Edwards, rising from associate to partner. She represented parties in all aspects of domestic relations proceedings. As part of her practice, she filled the roles of Guardian ad Litem, discovery master, attorney for the child and conciliator. She also served on the compensation and long term planning committees. She currently serves on the Board of Editors of the Boston Bar Journal, and as an associate editor of the Massachusetts Law Review.
In 2008 Governor Deval Patrick appointed her to the Family & Probate Court, where she was named “Distinguished Jurist” in 2013 by the Massachusetts Association of Women Lawyers. In 2017, she received the Jurist of the Year Award by the Middlesex County Bar Association. Justice Blake is also a lecturer in Law at New England Law Boston.
Appointed to the Appeals Court by Governor Patrick, Justice Blake joined the Court on September 9, 2014.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElc-6orz4vGdwx_Hq4x3k6dVDOhudDMGBF#/registration

Guardianship of Minors Workshop (2/3) - Zoom
2023-04-27 17:30 - 18:30 | via Zoom, MA, United States
Guardianship of Minor Workshop Description:
In this workshop, the presenters will break down the process and requirements for becoming the guardian of a child under 18 years old in Massachusetts. The goal of this workshop is to provide legal education and information to community members who may not have an attorney and would like to learn more about the legal options and obligations related to becoming a guardian for a child in their lives.
This is the second in a series of three zoom presentations on topics related to Guardianships for minors and incapacitated persons. The presentations will be recorded.
Presenters:
Carolin Hetzner, Esq., Senior Manager, Court Service Centers
Irit Tau-Webber,Esq., Staff Attorney, Community Legal Aid
Tanasia White, Esq., Staff Attorney, De Novo Center for Justice & Healing (moderator)
Thursday, April 27th, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1Jo-gdx3QdiNkUTyJZm62Q

CORI Sealing Clinic - Greenfield, MA
2023-04-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Community Legal Aid: Greenfield, 14 Hope Street, Suite 104, Greenfield, MA, United States
Having trouble because of your Criminal Record? ¿Tiene problemas por sus antecedentes penales?

Community Legal Aid may be able to help! Join us Friday, April 28, 2023 for a CORI Sealing Clinic (it’s FREE!)
Es posible que Community Legal Aid pueda ayudarlo. Súmese a nosotros el 28 de abril de 2023 para participar en un taller de expurgación de antecedentes penales (¡Es gratis!).

Did you know? ¿Sabía esto?

If it has been 7 years since your felony conviction, or 3 years since your misdemeanor, you may be eligible to have your record sealed. Si han pasado 7 años desde su condena por un delito grave o 3 años desde un delito menor, usted puede ser elegible para que le expurguen los antecedentes penales.
If you have an old Marijuana conviction, it may now be eligible for expungement. Si tiene una antigua condena por marihuana, es posible que ahora pueda expurgarse.

CORI Sealing Clinic / EXPURGUE SUS ANTECEDENTES PENALES
Get a copy of your CORI to know what is on it and meet with an attorney about getting your record sealed.

Obtenga una copia de su registro de ante-cedentes penales para saber qué hay en él y reúnase con un abogado para hablar sobre la expurgación de antecedentes penales.

Where: Hayburne Building, 55 Federal Street, Suite 250, Greenfield, MA 01301
When: Friday, April 28, 2023 10:00 A.M. TO 1 P.M.
Bring: So that we can run your CORI, bring your state ID, social security card, or birth certificate.

Para que podamos acceder a su CORI (Registro de Antecedentes Penales) lleve su identificación estatal, tarjeta de seguridad social o certificado de nacimiento.

CORI Sealing GREENFIELD 4-28 (English)
CORI Sealing GREENFIELD 4-28 (Spanish)

Guardianship of Incapacitated Persons Workshop (3/3) - Zoom
2023-05-18 17:30 - 18:30 | via Zoom, MA, United States
Guardianship of Incapacitated Persons Workshop Description:
The process for seeking guardianship to be able to support young adults with special needs can be a stressful and overwhelming process. In this workshop, the presenters will break down the process and requirements for becoming the guardian for an incapacitated adult, with a focus on guardianships for young adults between 18 and 23 years old.. The goal of this workshop is to provide legal education and information to community members who may not have an attorney and would like to learn more about the process of becoming a guardian for an incapacitated person in their lives, including the rights of the individuals and obligations of the guardians.
This is the final instalment if the 3-part series of zoom presentations on topics related to Guardianships for minors and incapacitated persons. The presentations will be recorded.
Presenters:
Geraldine Gruvis-Pizarro, Esq. -Supervising Attorney (Family and Guardianship Units) Volunteers Lawyer Project
Carolin Hetzner, Supervising Attorney, Court Service Centers
Tanasia White, Esq., Staff Attorney, De Novo Center for Justice & Healing (moderator)
Part 3 of 3: Guardianships of Incapacitated Persons Workshop
Thursday, May 18th, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XLkHJRL4To-oE5BsMAiSZw

Know Your Rights Education Law
2023-05-31 10:30 - 11:30 | Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St, Fitchburg, MA, 01420, United States
Community Legal Aid will be hosting an information session to provide parents and caregivers with knowledge about student rights in education. This session will be held on May 31, 2023 at 10:30 am at the Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St, Fitchburg, MA 01420. We will cover topics ranging from special education, discipline, bullying, language access, and protections for students experiencing homelessness.
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

POSTPONED: CORI Sealing Clinic - Great Barrington
2023-06-07 18:00 | South County Recovery Center, 67 State Road, Great Barrington, MA, 01230, United States
ATTENTION: This event has been postponed.

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: South County Recovery Center, 67 State Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
When: Wednesday, June 6, 2023 at 2:30 P.M.

Virtual CORI Sealing Clinic
2023-06-15 14:00 - 15:00 | 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

Worcester District Court Small Claims Lawyer for the Day
2023-09-12 08:45 - 11:00 | via Zoom, MA, United States
VOLUNTEER CALL TO ACTION!
This remote Lawyer for the Day program is a collaborative pro bono project with the Worcester County Bar Association (WCBA) that provides Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) to low-income debtors in the Worcester District Court, Small Claims Session. This program takes places every Tuesday morning between 8:45 – 11:00 A.M. via Zoom.
SIGN UP HERE for a session between January and March 2026!

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

Western Division Housing Court Lawyer for the Day Program
2023-10-12 09:00 - 13:00 | MA, United States
In partnership with the Hampden County Bar Association, this in-person Lawyer for the Day program recruits volunteer attorneys who provide counsel and advice and/or Limited Assistance Representation to litigants who have a housing court case on that day. Onsight mentorship by a CLA Attorney is provided.
When: Every Thursday from 9am-1pm
Where: Western Division Housing Court: 37 Elm Street, Springfield, MA 01103
Sign-up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DABAB2CA2FF2-western1#/

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!

Estate Planning Clinic
2023-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 | MA
Community Legal Aid, in collaboration with Hanover Insurance Group, is hosting a one-day Estate Planning Clinic. Volunteer attorneys will prepare wills, powers of attorney, and health care proxies, free for veterans, seniors, & others who are financially eligible.
Space is limited. Advanced registration is required.

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
