Just a few of CLA's accomplishments in 2017 include helping seven families stay in their homes, two family businesses to continue to operate, and assisted a victim of domestic violence get an order of protection against her assailant.
In total, CLA preserved $483,723 worth of assets for low and moderate-Income South Carolinians. Click the button below to download a copy of our annual report from 2017.
Charleston Legal Access is South Carolina’s first and only sliding-scale nonprofit law firm. We provide affordable legal services to those who do not qualify for free legal aid but cannot afford a private attorney. We believe wealth should not determine who has access to justice. Our rates range from $50-$100 based on income and household size. Services include advice and counsel, consultations, and full representation. We serve Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties.