Navigation More than 11,000 volunteer nationwide have participated in the ABA Free Legal Answers online clinic
The ABA Free Legal Answers online clinic fielded more than a quarter-million questions from indigent and low-income Americans by November and recruited more than 11,000 volunteer attorneys nationwide since its 2016 debut, the group announced.
Florida Free Legal Answers remains a leading performer among all the participating jurisdictions, according to the latest statistics. Since Hurricane Ian hit Florida on September 28, Florida Free Legal Answers has received 1,197 submitted questions, many appearing to be hurricane related, representing a 33% increase over the same period in 2021. Of the questions submitted since the hurricane hit, users indicated that they were specifically hurricane related in 59 instances. Also, since then, 36 volunteer attorneys registered to answer civil legal questions on the Florida FLA site, representing a 500% increase over the same period in 2021. For more information and to volunteer, click here.
Since the nationwide rollout, the program is being offered in 41 jurisdictions, including a 2021 federal portal that addresses veterans benefits and immigration questions. In all, nearly 11,500 volunteer attorneys are participating.
