Illustration by Matt Dorfman
“Courts were not designed for people.”
That powerful line from the New York Times' latest feature on America’s civil courts lays bare a painful truth: millions of people must face life-altering legal battles—like custody, eviction, or debt collection—without a lawyer by their side.
Charleston Legal Access exists to change that.
This article is a must-read for anyone who believes justice should not depend on income. It vividly illustrates what we see every day: people overwhelmed by a legal system they weren’t meant to navigate alone.
At CLA, we provide sliding-scale legal services so working-class families can get the representation they need without risking financial ruin.
