New Clients

ADVISORY ON CLINIC PROCEDURE

IELLA sees a limited number of clients at each clinic. In order to be considered for assistance you will need to be in line by starting time. IELLA cannot guarantee service to all those who wait in line. We assist with limited cases mainly: limited-civil and family law, determination of your case will be discussed with the Clinic Manager. Clients will individually meet with IELLA's Clinic Manager to quickly determine what type of legal matter you have. The Clinic Manager will sign you in. If you have a case that we can assist you with, we will provide you with a questionnaire and additional packets to fill out.

Step 2:

Clients will then be individually interviewed to determine if they are eligible for our services and document case related information into an intake.

Step 3:

After the interview, clients will have a break in between before speaking to a pro bono attorney.

Step 4:

Clients will have a confidential (10 to 30 minutes) consultation with a pro bono attorney to obtain legal counsel & advice.

We will prepare the documents necessary for your particular case, based on the attorney's instructions. Keep in mind, that your legal paperwork is not prepared during our clinics.

Unfortunately, because of the large number of clients that IELLA serves, our attorneys CANNOT provide in-court representation.

PLEASE NOTE: Time required to process through the clinic's eligibility and legal advice portions depends on the number of clients attending the clinic. You should expect to spend all afternoon (possibly until 7 P.M. or later for evening clinics) at our Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday clinics: first, determining eligibility, and then, waiting to receive legal advice from our volunteer attorneys. We recommend that you bring magazines, books, etc.

 Lastly, we ask that you make arrangements for your children (if applicable).

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