A Decade of Progress: Legal Aid and Defender Services

Ten years ago, a report of the Survey of the Legal Profession revealed serious shortcomings throughout the country in making legal advice available to people who could not pay for it. Since that time, a great deal of work has been done and much progress has been made toward remedying the situation....

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Published in:American Bar Association Journal 1961-09, Vol.47 (9), p.867-871
Main Author: Brownell, Emery A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attorneys
Bar associations
Cities
Civil actions
Criminal justice
Defendants
Fenders
Legal aid
Legal counsel
Public defenders
Volunteerism
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Summary:Ten years ago, a report of the Survey of the Legal Profession revealed serious shortcomings throughout the country in making legal advice available to people who could not pay for it. Since that time, a great deal of work has been done and much progress has been made toward remedying the situation. Mr. Brownell discusses this program and outlines the plans for the future in this important area of service.
ISSN:0002-7596
0747-0088
2162-7975
2162-7983