Pro Bono Program
A Ministry of Justice in the Name of Jesus Christ
Our Pro Bono Program is a central part of our mission at Equal Justice Solutions — not an afterthought, but a work of mercy and obedience to the Gospel.
We don’t offer free legal help because it’s good marketing. We do it because Jesus commands us to love the poor, defend the voiceless, and confront unjust systems with courage and truth.
“They sell the innocent for silver, and the needy for a pair of sandals… they trample on the heads of the poor into the dust of the earth.” — Amos 2:6–7
We believe justice is a spiritual act, and that law can become a vessel for love — especially when extended to those the world overlooks.
What the Program Offers
Our Pro Bono Program provides legal services to qualifying individuals in areas aligned with our public interest mission — particularly:
- Civil rights violations
- Unjust eviction or housing abuse
- Predatory lending or financial exploitation
- Whistleblower retaliation or suppression
- Structural or institutional injustice
We evaluate each case based on both legal merit and moral seriousness — not just outcomes, but impact.
How It Works
We use a means-tested sliding scale model grounded in Catholic social teaching and practical stewardship.
- You apply confidentially, disclosing income, expenses, and a brief case summary.
- We assess the strength of the legal claim and its alignment with our mission.
- If your case qualifies, we may:
- Represent you pro bono (completely free),
- Offer low bono services (reduced-rate), or
- Handle the case on contingency (you pay nothing unless we win).
Our ability to take pro bono cases is supported by our ethical commercial litigation practice — which allows us to keep our case load low and our standards high, especially for those with no other access to justice.
While individuals in commercial disputes can qualify for the low bono program, the application is more similar to the small business program described here:
Who Is Eligible
To be eligible for our Pro Bono Program, a client must typically:
- Show financial need (based on income, debt, and assets)
- Present a case with clear legal merit and moral urgency
- Be unable to afford quality representation elsewhere
We rarely take family law or criminal defense matters unless they involve broader civil rights or systemic injustice.
We Are a Lay Apostolate
Equal Justice Solutions is a Christian legal apostolate — a lay-led mission rooted in Catholic social teaching, but ecumenical in practice. We strive to witness to Christ in every courtroom, contract, and client interaction.
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me… He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor… to set the oppressed free.” — Luke 4:18
When we offer legal aid to the vulnerable, we are not “doing charity.” We are answering a call — the same call Christ gave to every disciple.
Apply to the Program
We will treat your submission with dignity and care. If we can’t take your case, we’ll do our best to connect you to other resources.
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