Rhode Island Center for Justice, The

Address

1 Empire Street
Ste. 410
Providence, RI 02903

(401) 491-1101

www.centerforjustice.org

Description:

The Rhode Island Center for Justice is a non-profit public interest law center that partners with community groups to strengthen existing advocacy and service provision with legal representation and strategy. Our legal practice areas! !€”including housing, immigration, workers!€™ rights, criminal justice, education, and utility shutoffs! !€”reflect the most pressing needs of low-income people in our state.

At the core of our model is a partnership with Roger Williams University School of Law, which includes a post-graduate fellowship program, collaboration with pro bono and experiential education, and a joint commitment to building the next generation of public interest attorneys in Rhode Island. The Center brings together new lawyers, supervising legal staff, community groups, mentoring attorneys, and law students to make legal protection a reality where need is greatest.

Description

The Rhode Island Center for Justice is a non-profit public interest law center that partners with community groups to strengthen existing advocacy and service provision with legal representation and strategy. Our legal practice areas⁠—including housing, immigration, workers’ rights, criminal justice, education, and utility shutoffs⁠—reflect the most pressing needs of low-income people in our state. At the core of our model is a partnership with Roger Williams University School of Law, which includes a post-graduate fellowship program, collaboration with pro bono and experiential education, and a joint commitment to building the next generation of public interest attorneys in Rhode Island. The Center brings together new lawyers, supervising legal staff, community groups, mentoring attorneys, and law students to make legal protection a reality where need is greatest.

Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM

Required Documents

Varies

Eligibility

Income-Based

Fees

Varies

Intake Procedure

If you are seeking legal advice or assistance, you must first meet with an attorney at one of our two community clinics. The attorney will perform an intake interview to determine whether we can offer representation or not. Clinics take place at the following dates and times: • Tuesdays from 6-8pm at DARE (Direct Action for Rights and Equality) at 340 Lockwood Street in Providence • Wednesdays from 2-4pm at CAPP (Community Action Partnership of Providence) at 518 Hartford Avenue in Providence If you are unable to come to a legal clinic due to time or geographical constraints, disability, or other reason, please call our office to make arrangements.

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Contact

    Name:
    Jennifer L. Wood
    Title:
    Executive Director
    Phone:
    401-491-1101
    Email:
    jwood@centerforjustice.org
    Website:

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-491-1101
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FV-1400) and related services within the Service Tree.

    General Information

    Hours:

    Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM

    Intake Process:

    If you are seeking legal advice or assistance, you must first meet with an attorney at one of our two community clinics. The attorney will perform an intake interview to determine whether we can offer representation or not.
    Clinics take place at the following dates and times:
    !€¢ Tuesdays from 6-8pm at DARE (Direct Action for Rights and Equality) at 340 Lockwood Street in Providence
    !€¢ Wednesdays from 2-4pm at CAPP (Community Action Partnership of Providence) at 518 Hartford Avenue in Providence
    If you are unable to come to a legal clinic due to time or geographical constraints, disability, or other reason, please call our office to make arrangements.

    Program Fees:

    Varies

    Eligibility:

    Income-Based

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    April 12, 2022

    Legal Status:

    Non-Profit

    Description

    The Rhode Island Center for Justice is a non-profit public interest law center that partners with community groups to strengthen existing advocacy and service provision with legal representation and strategy. Our legal practice areas⁠—including housing, immigration, workers’ rights, criminal justice, education, and utility shutoffs⁠—reflect the most pressing needs of low-income people in our state. At the core of our model is a partnership with Roger Williams University School of Law, which includes a post-graduate fellowship program, collaboration with pro bono and experiential education, and a joint commitment to building the next generation of public interest attorneys in Rhode Island. The Center brings together new lawyers, supervising legal staff, community groups, mentoring attorneys, and law students to make legal protection a reality where need is greatest.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM

    Required Documents

    Varies

    Eligibility

    Income-Based

    Fees

    Varies

    Intake Procedure

    If you are seeking legal advice or assistance, you must first meet with an attorney at one of our two community clinics. The attorney will perform an intake interview to determine whether we can offer representation or not. Clinics take place at the following dates and times: • Tuesdays from 6-8pm at DARE (Direct Action for Rights and Equality) at 340 Lockwood Street in Providence • Wednesdays from 2-4pm at CAPP (Community Action Partnership of Providence) at 518 Hartford Avenue in Providence If you are unable to come to a legal clinic due to time or geographical constraints, disability, or other reason, please call our office to make arrangements.

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Contact

      Name:
      Jennifer L. Wood
      Title:
      Executive Director
      Phone:
      401-491-1101
      Email:
      jwood@centerforjustice.org
      Website:

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-491-1101
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FV-1400) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geographies Served

      • Serves All Areas

      Address Listings

      Physical (Primary)

      1 Empire Street
      Ste. 410
      Providence, RI 02903

      Mailing

      1 Empire Street
      Ste. 410
      Providence, RI 02903

      Contacts

      Jennifer L. Wood

      Primary Contact

      Executive Director

      (401) 491-1101

      jwood@centerforjustice.org

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (401) 491-1101

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