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WHAT WE DO
How AJP differs from traditional legal aid and public defenders:
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We do not receive LSC funding from the federal government; thus, we are not bound by the government's restrictions on the types of cases we can take or the clients we can represent.
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We limit and manage our caseload to ensure all clients receive the best possible representation.
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We supplement the cost of litigation for indigent clients who might otherwise be pressured to accept a plea bargain, settle their case, or forego an appeal.
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We represent clients who do not have the financial means to pay for a private attorney and do not otherwise qualify for legal aid or a public defender. These clients are charged on a sliding scale ("low bono"), based on ability to pay and other life circumstances.
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We also litigate matters of public interest that are not economically feasible for private law firms.
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