www.loubar.org 8 Louisville Bar Briefs 416 W. MUHAMMAD ALI BLVD., STE. 300 • LOUISVILLE, KY 40202 • (502) 584-1254 • YOURLEGALAID.ORG Real Kentuckians, Real Justice. STAND WITH LAS: BECOME A MEMBER Client Impact • 4,473 Kentuckians served last year facing civil legal crises. • 1,052 households helped with housing issues — including evictions, unsafe conditions, and homelessness prevention. • 4,580 children indirectly supported through legal advocacy for their caregivers. • 861 clients at risk of losing services if federal funding is cut. Program Highlights • 1,229 individuals received representation through the Domestic Violence Advocacy Program. • $1,638,259 in confirmed benefits recovered or avoided by our advocacy. • 465 clients removed legal barriers to employment and housing through criminal record expungement. • 355 veterans served so far this year through the Veterans Legal Assistance Program. Return on Investment • For every $1 invested, Legal Aid Society delivers approximately $7 in economic benefits to the community. • Legal Aid Society’s $541,664 federal funding cut would result in over $3.7 million in lost economic impact. What's at Risk • Loss of 6 staff positions, each tied to specialized legal services. • Reduction in critical services for housing, benefits, family safety, and reentry programs. • Hundreds of Kentuckians left without representation in eviction court. Data reported above is for the time period January 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025 WHEN YOU STAND WITH LEGAL AID SOCIETY, KENTUCKIANS LIKE DWIGHT CAN STAND FOR JUSTICE. LEARN MORE -- YOURLEGALAID.ORG/STANDWITH When 76-year-old Dwight Beal received an eviction notice from the Louisville Metro Housing Authority, he wasn’t surprised he was being punished for speaking up. After a power outage spoiled food in his building, LMHA promised residents grocery gift cards but failed to deliver. When Dwight pushed for answers, he was labeled “threatening and disorderly.” Soon, he was facing eviction and the loss of his home. That’s when Dwight called Legal Aid Society. Attorney Andrew Chandler listened, investigated, and refused to let intimidation pass as justice. He took Dwight’s case to a jury trial (something almost unheard of in eviction court). After seven hours in court, the jury ruled in Dwight’s favor. Dwight kept his home, and his dignity. “What we did,” Andrew said, “was an organized resistance to injustice. Expressing frustration isn’t a crime — it’s a right.” Your support makes victories like Dwight’s possible. Contributions help Kentuckians stand up to unlawful evictions, unsafe housing, and unfair denials of benefits. As we face a $541,664 federal funding cut, your continued partnership is vital to keep justice within reach for those who can’t afford an attorney.
