Free Legal Services Available For Southern Nevada Residents

When someone is accused of a crime, they're given the "right to an attorney". But what about people who just need help with things like divorce, immigration, or consumer fraud? Many people in Southern Nevada can't afford an attorney for these things. That's why the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is providing free legal services in Clark County.

The free legal services offered through the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada include a variety of programs. These programs help victims of domestic violence, victims of crime, victims of consumer fraud, and children in the foster care system. There are also free legal services in the form of self-help classes on divorce, custody, immigration and more.

Many residents of Southern Nevada have benefitted from LACSN's "Ask A Lawyer" program, which provides a free 15-minute consultation with a licensed attorney. There are times set aside for small claims questions, and questions about probate, child support, and tenant rights. Debt collection and family law are also covered in these sessions.

Another of the free legal services now being offered through the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is for criminal record sealing. The center helps with the entire process for someone to get past records sealed. Which allows the person to legally deny having been arrested when they're filling out a form for employment.

I had the pleasure of speaking with the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Barbara E Buckley, Esq. Barbara explained many of the programs in depth and who they can help in Southern Nevada.

In her interview with me, Barbara also talked about the dire need for pro bono legal volunteers. According to Access to Justice, only 24% of legal needs in Southern Nevada are going unmet. The reason is directly related to the lack of pro bono lawyers volunteering. The areas that need pro bono help include child advocacy, family law, domestic violence victim advocacy, elder assistance and consumer exploitation.

If you need one or more of these free legal services, click here. To volunteer for Pro Bono work, click here. The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada can also be reached at 702-386-1070.

–Wendy Rush, 96.3KKLZ Las Vegas

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Veterans Day is where we honor the brave individuals who serve the nation proudly across all six U.S. military branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Space Force.

On November 11, many businesses, brands and other entities celebrate our veterans with a slew of discounts and/or free items. Here are just 11 different discounts and freebies offered this Veterans Day.

Applebee’s is offering all veterans and active duty military members a free entree from one of the following seven options:

-Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
-Chicken Tenders Platter
-Fiesta Lime Chicken
-Oriental Chicken Salad
-6 oz. USDA Select Top Sirloin
-Double Crunch Shirmp
-Three-Cheese Chicken Penne

Per Military.com, Buffalo Wild Wings has an excellent offer for both dine-in and takeout orders. Veterans and active-duty service members are eligible for a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries. You must show proof of service.

Chili’s is offering a free entree in-restaurant only from one of the following four options:

-Soup & Salad
-Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas
-Oldtime with Cheese
-Boneless Wings (6 Count)

Denny’s is offering a free Grand Slam to all active, non-active and retired military personnel with a valid military ID or DD 214. The offer is available for dine-in only from 5 AM to noon at participating locations.

Dunkin’ is offering veterans and active military members a free donut on Veterans Day. No purchase is required.

According to the VA, “From Nov. 1 through Nov. 25, Veterans, active-duty military and their families can enjoy 35 percent off on up to two Fitbit devices per order.” You can check your eligibility for the discount here.

Hooters is offering veterans and active military members with proof of service/ military ID a free entree from the following five options with the purchase of a beverage:

-10-Piece Boneless Wings
-Hooters Burger
-Grilled Chicken Sandwich
-Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
-Buffalo Chicken Salad

Per Military.com, Little Caesars is offering veterans and active military members a free lunch combo at participating locations. The offer is only available between 11 AM and 2 PM.

Per the VA, “On Veterans Day 2022, the National Park Service will unveil a lifetime pass providing free entrance to national parks for Veterans and their families. The Interagency Military Lifetime Pass waives entrance fees for the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and standard amenity recreation fees for the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sites for current military service members and their dependents, Veterans and Gold Star Families."

Red Robin is offering all veterans and active duty service members a free Red’s Tavern Double with free soft drink refills and bottomless steak fries. This offer is dine-in only and proof of service is required.

Starbucks is expanding its Veterans Day offering this year. According to the VA, veterans, active military service members and military spouses will be able to get a free tall (12 oz.) hot or iced coffee.

Comprehensive Veterans Day discount lists can be found at Military.com and TheMilitaryWallet.com.