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| North Mississippi Rural Legal Services-Clarksdale Office |
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The Clarksdale Office serves Bolivar, Coahoma, Quitman, Tallahatchie and
Tunica counties. It is staffed with lawyers, paralegals and other support
staff who are available to address problems which may occur in its
services areas or to make appropriate referrals.
All applicants must meet the financial eligibility guidelines provided
by NMRLS. We handle only civil cases. We do not accept criminal cases or
fee-generating cases.
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| How to Get Help |
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 Contact this group by calling for an appointment. 662-627-4184 or
1-800-388-3163
Monday - Friday
9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
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| Location: |
606 DeSoto Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614 |
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| Who We Serve |
| See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve. |
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| Area(s) Served:
Bolivar, Coahoma, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tunica
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Wheelchair Accessible Y
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| Income Guidelines: |
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Your family's income should be at or below 125.0% of the poverty level.
(Get more information about income guidelines.)
Asset limitation, citizenship determination or eligibility under another funding sources i.e.
COA(60 or above), Housing Counseling, IRS, Domestic Violence, or HUD.
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If a client is 60 or above (COA) he/she does not have to meet any income eligibility requirements.
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Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
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This program does not serve prisoners
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| No fees are charged for services provided by the program. Clients are asked to pay for any court filing fees, witness fees, or other expenses incurred in the case. |
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| Type of Help |
| This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources: |
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Full Legal Representation
Brief Advice
Self-Help Materials
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(Get more information about
types of services.)
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Emergency Instructions
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| If your problem is an emergency as described below, follow the contact instructions for emergency cases. Most offices are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. |
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| What is an emergency? Emergency intakes are deemed to be cases where the applicant is a victim of domestic violence or faces imminent and permanent loss of property, loss of children, or right to vital benefits which could be forestalled or temporarily delayed if legal action is not immediately taken. |
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| Emergency contact information: 662-627-4184 or
1-800-388-3163
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General contact information:
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| Telephone: | 662-627-4184, 1-800-388-3163
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| Fax: | 662-624-4009
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| Website: | www.nmrls.com
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