Advocacy for a Civil Right to Counsel: An Update

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Advocacy for a right to counsel in civil cases that affect basic human needs continues around the country. The American Bar Association and many local bar associations support recognition of the right; model legislation is developed, and litigation is under way. Right-to-counsel advocacy benefits from deep involvement of the legal aid community but is generally pursued through broad coalitions deploying multiple strategies.

By Paul Marvy From March-April 2008 Clearinghouse Review