Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

12/14/2022

If you were impacted by the November 4, 2022 tornadoes you may be eligible for a Small Business Administration loan to help assist in the recovery. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/ODHLNov4

12/09/2022

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma operates 18 offices statewide. 15 of those offices reside in rural areas.

Rural Oklahomans need your voice and representation. Join our mission of Equal Justice for All. Apply today.

Submit resumes or inquiries to:
Michael Figgins, Executive Director
[email protected]
(405) 488-6768

12/08/2022

Fair Housing: The Rules Apply To Everyone

Thanks for joining our virtual presentation of Fair Housing: The Rules Apply To Everyone, with LASO Attorney Teressa Webster.

For more information email [email protected] or call 918-417-2943

12/06/2022

Thursday - Join Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. Attorney Teressa Webster here on Facebook for a virtual presentation into all things Fair Housing. Special attention will be given to homeowner awareness and discriminatory housing practices in sales, rental and lending markets.

Bài thuyết trình này có sẵn bằng tiếng Anh và tiếng Việt.

This presentation is available in English and Vietnamese.

12/06/2022

The Small Business Administration is now offering loans to eligible applicants who were impacted by the November 4, 2022 tornadoes to help assist in recovery. Additional information can be found at https://bit.ly/ODHLNov4

12/03/2022

Join Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. Attorney Teressa Webster here on Facebook Thursday, Dec. 8 for a virtual presentation into all things Fair Housing. Special attention will be given to homeowner awareness and discriminatory housing practices in sales, rental and lending markets.

Bài thuyết trình này có sẵn bằng tiếng Anh và tiếng Việt.

This presentation is available in English and Vietnamese.

12/02/2022

LITC Updates

Updates on Student Loan Repayment and IRS Updates

12/01/2022

Individuals who were impacted by the November 4, 2022 tornadoes may be eligible for loans offered by the Small Business Administration to help assist in recovery. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/ODHLNov4

11/30/2022

LASO is actively recruiting attorneys for rural Oklahoma postings. Join the rural Oklahoma mission of Equal Justice for All! Apply today.

Submit resumes or inquiries to:
Michael Figgins, Executive Director
[email protected]

11/29/2022

on November 29 for

Today we celebrate ! This day of giving was founded in 2012 by New York's 92nd Street Y, and is now celebrated in dozens of countries around the world. The goal of is to celebrate the generosity of the holiday season, and to inspire philanthropy.

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income Oklahomans statewide, their families, and the elderly.

Your gift to LASO is always important, but the past three years have been especially challenging as the need for LASO services soared due to the advent of COVID.

While assisting thousands of clients with COVID-related legal issues, LASO staff have also continued to provide traditional services to thousands of Veterans, tribal citizens, homeless persons, victims of abuse and domestic violence, the elderly, children, disabled persons, and natural disaster survivors.

As you consider organizations to support this Holiday Season, we hope you will join this movement and !

To make a donation to LASO, please visit

https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/LegalAid/OnlineGiving.html

Your Gift to LASO, regardless of the amount, will help us protect the most vulnerable Oklahomans this Holiday Season!

Thank You for Your Support!

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma receives funding through the Legal Services Corporation and we are required to notify all our sources of gifts, including private donors, that we will not engage in advocacy activities prohibited by the LSC Act (42 U.S.C. 2996 et. seq. or by Public Law 104-134) or LSC Appropriations Riders.

11/28/2022

Join Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. Attorney Teressa Webster here on Facebook Thursday, Dec. 8 for a virtual presentation into all things Fair Housing. Special attention will be given to homeowner awareness and discriminatory housing practices in sales, rental and lending markets.

Bài thuyết trình này có sẵn bằng tiếng Anh và tiếng Việt.

This presentation is available in English and Vietnamese.

11/21/2022

LASO is actively recruiting attorneys for rural Oklahoma postings.

1.3 million Oklahomans live in rural areas, some with no access to civil legal help. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma operates 15 law offices in rural areas.

Rural Oklahomans need your voice and representation. Join our mission of Equal Justice for All.

Apply today.

Submit resumes or inquiries to:
Michael Figgins, Executive Director
[email protected]

11/17/2022

LASO is committed to making a difference in Oklahoma.

Congratulations to Jennifer Montagna in our OKC law office and to our Stillwater office for their triumph over a horrifying discrimination complaint and for standing beside the clients who lived through it.

Follow the link for details. https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_22_233

11/09/2022

SOCORRO EN CASOS DE DESASTRE

Un MARC es una ubicación central para que las agencias locales y estatales, así como las organizaciones de servicios humanos, respondan sus preguntas y brinden información y
asistencia relacionada con desastres.

Sábado, Noviembre 12th, 2022
11:00am-5:00pm
Bypass Church of Christ 120 W Lincoln Road Idabel, OK 74745

SE SUGIERE A CUALQUIER PERSONA AFECTADA POR LOS RECIENTES TORNADOS A QUE VENGA Y VERIFIQUE LOS SERVICIOS DISPONIBLES Y LA INFORMACIÓN DE AYUDA.

POR FAVOR TRAIGA COMPROBANTE DE DOMICILIO

11/09/2022

Multi-Agency Resource Center to OPEN

A MARC is a central location for local and state agencies as well as human service organizations to answer your questions and provide information and
disaster-related assistance.

Saturday, November 12th, 2022 11:00am-5:00pm
Bypass Church of Christ
120 W Lincoln Road
Idabel, OK 74745

ANYONE AFFECTED BY THE RECENT TORNADOES IS URGED TO COME AND CHECK ON AVAILABLE
SERVICES AND RELIEF INFORMATION

PLEASE BRING PROOF OF ADDRESS

11/02/2022

Student Loan Discharge Q&A

Discussion of the one time student loan discharge and its tax consequences.

11/01/2022

TOMORROW at 2pm — Facebook Live featuring information on how to take advantage of the one-time student loan forgiveness program and the tax consequences of that decision. We'll also cover timelines and other useful information about student loan payments restarting.

Presented by
Brette N. Gollihare, Esq.,
Director of LASO Low Income Tax Clinic

10/29/2022

Join us Wed, Nov 2nd at 2pm for a Facebook Live featuring information on how to take advantage of the one-time student loan forgiveness program and the tax consequences of that decision. We'll also cover timelines and other useful information about student loan payments restarting.

Presented by
Brette N. Gollihare, Esq.,
Director of LASO Low Income Tax Clinic

10/27/2022

Join us for a Facebook Live featuring information on how to take advantage of the one-time student loan forgiveness program and the tax consequences of that decision. We'll also cover timelines and other useful information about student loan payments restarting.

LIVE on Wednesday, Nov 2nd at 2pm

Presented by
Brette N. Gollihare, Esq.,
Director of LASO Low Income Tax Clinic

10/17/2022

We’re excited to be part of the Second Half Expo this Saturday at the beautiful National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. It’s an excellent event full of valuable information and resources for the 50+ generations. Admission is free but you can RSVP for priority admission - www.SecondHalfExpo.com

09/28/2022

Today is the last day to apply for FEMA assistance if you were impacted by the May 2-8, 2022 tornadoes and flooding.
https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20220927/wednesday-sept-28-last-day-apply-fema

09/20/2022

Tomorrow is your Fair Housing Summit for landlords and tenants. The event includes breakfast, helpful discussions, and accessible to those with disabilities. Register Here: https://bit.ly/3czY1BL

09/13/2022

Know your rights as a tenant or a landlord. This free educational Fair Housing Summit is happening right here in Tulsa. Open to the public and pre-registration is encouraged. Register Now: https://bit.ly/3czY1BL

08/30/2022

Landlords and Tenants in Tulsa need to know about this Fair Housing Summit happening for free in September! Registration is open at https://bit.ly/3czY1BL

08/01/2022

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) is URGENTLY hiring Paralegals in the OKC and Tulsa areas.

Join the largest non-profit law firm in Oklahoma and help spare vulnerable Oklahomans from devastating consequences. The ideal candidate is driven by a passion to help right wrongs committed against those least likely to have equal access to the judicial system.

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma offers staff exceptional benefits to include employer-paid health and dental insurance, an employer-funded pension, generous paid leave, and training, just to name a few. But the best benefit LASO has to offer is to Make a Difference.

If you or someone you know has the passion to help provide access to justice with us, please apply at:

https://www.legalaidok.org/employment/

LASO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

07/26/2022

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) is URGENTLY hiring Paralegals in the OKC and Tulsa areas.

Join the largest non-profit law firm in Oklahoma and help spare vulnerable Oklahomans from devastating consequences. The ideal candidate is driven by a passion to help right wrongs committed against those least likely to have equal access to the judicial system.

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma offers staff exceptional benefits to include employer-paid health and dental insurance, an employer-funded pension, generous paid leave, and training, just to name a few. But the best benefit LASO has to offer is to Make a Difference.

If you or someone you know has the passion to help provide access to justice with us, please apply at:

https://www.legalaidok.org/employment/

LASO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

07/18/2022

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) is URGENTLY hiring Paralegals in the OKC and Tulsa areas.

Join the largest non-profit law firm in Oklahoma and help spare vulnerable Oklahomans from devastating consequences. The ideal candidate is driven by a passion to help right wrongs committed against those least likely to have equal access to the judicial system.

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma offers staff exceptional benefits to include employer-paid health and dental insurance, an employer-funded pension, generous paid leave, and training, just to name a few. But the best benefit LASO has to offer is to Make a Difference.

If you or someone you know has the passion to help provide access to justice with us, please apply at:

https://www.legalaidok.org/employment/

LASO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

07/15/2022

"LASO Attorneys and Staff are grateful for the funding from Legal Services Corporation and the opportunity it affords us to assist our state’s low-income disaster survivors.” — Michael G. Figgins, Esq., Executive Director

Legal Aid helps qualified Oklahomans recover from the impacts of disasters in our state including help with title issues, family law matters, unemployment applications, and FEMA applications. To apply for help call (888) 534-5243 or visit oklegalconnect.org

Read the full release here: https://www.lsc.gov/press-release/legal-services-corporation-awards-38-million-support-legal-aid-response-natural-disasters

07/05/2022

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO) is URGENTLY hiring Paralegals in the OKC and Tulsa areas.

Join the largest non-profit law firm in Oklahoma and help spare vulnerable Oklahomans from devastating consequences. The ideal candidate is driven by a passion to help right wrongs committed against those least likely to have equal access to the judicial system.

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma offers staff exceptional benefits to include employer-paid health and dental insurance, an employer-funded pension, generous paid leave and training, just to name a few. But the best benefit LASO has to offer is to Make a Difference.

If you or someone you know has the passion to help provide access to justice with us, please apply at:

https://www.legalaidok.org/employment/

LASO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

06/21/2022

Legal Aid helps low-income Oklahomans with eviction and fair housing matters. Call 1-888-534-5243 or apply for help online at oklegalconnect.org

Read The Story: https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/landlords-tenants-finding-ways-to-avoid-evictions-how-to-do-things-better/article_cd2ef630-e83d-11ec-9be2-efce06b45d0f.html

06/14/2022

Don't miss this valuable resource this Friday from 3-6pm during the Tulsa Juneteenth Festival. In partnership with Tulsa Area Fair Housing Partnership!

05/16/2022

Were you impacted by the recent tornadoes and severe storms in Seminole? If so, a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) is open today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Reynolds Wellness Center, 1001 E Strother Ave. Seminole, OK 74868.

Many Oklahoma VOAD agencies are present with financial, food, and informational resources for impacted persons and families. LASO staff are present to assist with information regarding survivor legal needs along with our friends at Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc.

05/05/2022

Still going strong with today's CLE Program with speaker Joshua Payton, Attorney at Law: The Fight For Name & Gender Correction in Oklahoma.

05/05/2022

Thank you, volunteer lawyers!
Lawyering For More Stable Communities, CLE today OSU-Tulsa

04/12/2022

Way to go Nate!!!

04/07/2022

Employment | Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma

URGENTLY HIRING!!!
Needed - Staff Attorneys (VOCA; MLP; DV), Paralegals

To apply -

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. (LASO) is always looking for a few passionate individuals, driven by righting wrongs.

04/02/2022

The LASO Disaster Team is onsite today at the Oklahoma VOAD Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) hosted by the American Red Cross of Oklahoma at the Marshall County OSU Extension Center in Madill. LASO Disaster Attorney Isaac Morris and LASO Disaster Outreach Paralegal Sierra Valverde will be assisting survivors of the Kingston, OK tornado that occurred March 28 at the MARC until 5 p.m. Many other agencies are also present to help survivors, including Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc., the Oklahoma Insurance Department, The Salvation Army of Arkansas & Oklahoma, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, Recovering Oklahomans After Disaster, 21st Century Santa Inc., and more.

03/29/2022

In response to the recent severe weather in the area, a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to benefit survivors hosted by Oklahoma VOAD will open in Marshall County on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please see the informational flyer, below.

02/02/2022

Office Closures | Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma

Winter Weather Office Closures
Be sure to check the link below for information on Legal Aid office closures due to this week’s winter storm:

https://www.legalaidok.org/office-closures/

WINTER WEATHER CLOSURES 2/2/22 – 2/3/22 – Many LASO offices are closed due to inclement weather. Contact info for all LASO offices can be found here. Ardmore Law Office will close to in-person meetings and visits at noon on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, but attorneys and staff are working remotel...

01/29/2022

Good advice from the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management & Homeland Security!

Use the beautiful weather this weekend to prep for potential next week. Stock up your emergency kit, set up a communication plan, seal windows/doors, check smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, & find ways to stay informed!