Veterans should be aware of where to get legal aid in order to address legal concerns that affect their benefits, housing, work rights, and general well-being. Veterans who have access to legal aid are guaranteed to receive the support and advocacy they need to successfully navigate legal obstacles and defend their rights.
Veterans Treatment Courts:
- Southern Arizona Justice for Veterans:
https://justiceforvetsaz.org/ - East Valley Regional Veterans Treatment Court:
https://www.tempe.gov/government/city-court/east-valley-regional-veterans-court - West Valley Regional Veterans Treatment Court:
https://www.glendaleaz.com/live/city_services/city_court/treatment_courts - Maricopa County Justice Courts:
https://justicecourts.maricopa.gov/vtc - Lake Havasu Veterans Treatment Court:
https://www.lhcaz.gov/municipal-court/problem-solving-courts/veterans-court - Kingman Veterans Treatment Court:
https://www.cityofkingman.gov/government/departments-i-z/municipal-court/veterans-treatment-court
- To find legal services near you, visit the U.S. Armed Forced Legal Assistance Locater. https://legalassistance.law.af.mil/
- You may also use this tool to find pro-bono services in your area. https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/lsv/MLP_LC_List.pdf
- For more information visit the U.S. Department of Veterans website. https://www.va.gov/ogc/legalservices.asp
The University of Arizona offers aid to veterans as well. Students have the opportunity to help current and former military service members with legal issues through the Veterans' Advocacy Law Clinic at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. This includes representing these individuals before local Veterans Courts and on administrative cases, as well as working on policy issues related to military service. You can find more information regarding this program here.