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Large Number of People Who Face Foreclosures Don’t Have a Lawyer

New York - A new in-depth study by the Brennan Center for Justice released Oct. 6, 2009, shows that disturbing numbers of families face foreclosure proceedings without the aid of legal counsel.

– 10/06/09

Study Exposes Lack of Standards for Appointing Defense Counsel

This report covers unfair practices in effect in states including Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, and Nebraska, and highlights best practices in others, like Massachusetts, Washington, and Vermont. People are often wrongly denied defense counsel, violating 6th Amendment.

– 09/16/08