The City of San Bernardino Public Library has partnered with the Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS) to offer free legal services to library patrons at the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library. The program, called Lawyers in the Library, will launch on September 9 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Lawyers in the Library will provide assistance with legal issues including consumer law, housing, public benefits, elder law, simple estate planning, and expungements. If necessary, participating attorneys will also be able to refer community members to outside resources for other legal related questions.
“The reality is that most Californians don’t get help with the civil legal issues they’re facing, “said ICLS Executive Director Tessie Solorzano. “By bringing lawyers to libraries, we can help neighbors navigate tough situations and assert their rights, whether they’re facing an eviction, a consumer debt lawsuit, or other legal issue.”…