Lawyers Help Jackson County Residents

The Center for Non-Profit Legal Services in Medford has an ongoing program to help people who can't afford to hire lawyers to solve complex legal problems. In Jackson County, 137 lawyers (out of 300) have donated $26,321 to a legal defense fund to support cases involving child custody, immigration, landlord/tenant disputes, and other issues. Statewide the Campaign for Equal Justice has raised $1.25 million for pro bono work with more being donated in Jackson County than in any other county. Legal Services has helped 40 young people file applications for legal residence in the valley.