Brenda Vera was a speaker at Legal Aid’s 2010 annual event. She told the crowd of 1,300 how Legal Aid helped her family and made an impact on her life. Ms. Vera graduated with honors in 2011 from Lincoln West High School. She is now a freshman in college and hopes to pursue a career helping people – perhaps in the legal field.
It creates a more powerful sense of helping, dealing with someone who is on the edge with nowhere else to turn.
Many victims remain with their abusers and do not seek the help of police for fear of deportation. The U Visa promotes safe communities by encouraging immigrant victims of crimes to make police reports.Megan Sprecher
I have learned a great deal from Harold from watching his rational, composed approach in client interactions and court appearances; his advocacy style has earned him great respect with colleagues and the court.Julie Robie
Hewitt Shaw, managing partner of the firm’s Cleveland office, says, “We are pleased to be able to support this important organization.”
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