legal aid

American  

noun

1. free legal service to persons unable to pay for a lawyer.

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legal aid British  

noun

1. a means-tested benefit in the form of financial assistance for persons to meet the cost of advice and representation in legal proceedings

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Etymology

Origin of legal aid

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Feldstein Soto said she had concerns about awarding such a large contract to Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, which frequently sues the city over homelessness issues.

From Los Angeles Times

Legal Aid is the main legal service provider under the Stay Housed L.A. contract, which also funds Southern California Housing Rights Center for short-term emergency rental assistance, Liberty Hill Foundation for tenant outreach and Strategic Actions for a Just Economy to protect tenants from harassment.

From Los Angeles Times

The City Council was set to vote last week on a $177-million contract for Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and other groups to continue representing tenants.

From Los Angeles Times

Feldstein Soto, who is running for reelection, said in a statement that her office wanted to make sure the city wasn’t giving a “blank check” to Legal Aid without requiring detailed reporting of finances and outcomes.

From Los Angeles Times

Schultz said that Legal Aid already provides monthly data to the city.

From Los Angeles Times