Legal Aid has announced a number of free Legal Aid Clinics in our area. These clinics are aimed at low-income residents. Organizers add that they are held each month in Bartholomew County.

The Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Program utilizes local volunteer attorneys. Organizers say these attorneys offer free legal consultations to low-income individuals to further the mission of equal access to justice within our community. They say that even those who are unable to afford an attorney should have legal assistance.

Individuals coming to the Legal Aid Clinic can expect to receive a 10 minute consultation to answer general questions, offer legal information or to receive other limited assistance or advice. These in person consultations are on a first come, first serve basis. Legal Aid says there is no need to register in advance.

Upcoming regional clinics will be held in:

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY: Legal Aid Office, United Way Center from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, May 21
Monday, June 25

BROWN COUNTY: Brown County Public Library from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, July 10

JACKSON COUNTY: Jackson County Public Library from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, June 6

RUSH COUNTY: Rush County Public Library from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, July 9

In addition, the Johnson County Bar Association also holds a Free Legal Clinic for low income residents the second Wednesday each month from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Law Resource Center, located at 170 North Jackson Street in Franklin. Their upcoming clinics will be June 13th and July 11th.