News Harvesters of Hope receives ACLEA award for addressing Alabama’s legal deserts The nonprofit has placed attorneys in 10 rural counties and plans to expand its recruiting pipeline statewide. Alex JobinAugust 7, 2026
News Legal Services Alabama announces executive director’s retirement Guy Lescault, who led LSA since 2018, expanded civil legal aid programs and will stay through 2026 during the transition. Jacob HolmesJuly 16, 2026
News Legal Services Alabama announces 2026 Justice, Fairness, and Hope Awards recipients A retired federal judge, the state bar president, and a long-serving state senator were honored for their advocacy supporting low-income Alabamians. Alex JobinFebruary 4, 2026
Courts Alabama’s Volunteer Lawyers Programs fill gaps in civil justice Alabama’s Volunteer Lawyers Programs provide critical civil legal aid amid zero state funding, relying on volunteers, donations and local partnerships. Mary Claire WootenJuly 4, 2025
Courts Alabama’s only civil legal aid faces elimination under proposed cuts Federal cuts threaten to dismantle Alabama’s only statewide legal aid, leaving over one million low-income residents without civil legal support. Mary Claire WootenJune 24, 2025