One Day Free Veterans Legal and Benefits Clinic
Wednesday, March 7th from 10:00 am to 7:00 PM, Silver Spring, MD. Talk to an attorney or veteran service officer for free who can help you with your issues. Hosted by The Veterans Consortium and the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic. Appointments required.
December 6 Pro Bono Legal Pop Up Clinic
One day veterans pro bono pop up legal clinic. Talk to an attorney who can help you with your legal issues in veterans law, disability and benefits claims and landlord/tenant law. Appointments recommended.
Free Discharge Upgrade Clinic November 8th
November 8, 2017. 10am to 2pm. Washington DC. Talk to an attorney for free who can help you with your military discharge upgrade issues.
Wills for Veterans Initiative – Nov 9
The District of Columbia Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is conducting a no-cost Wills for Veterans Initiative that will be offered this fall at the VA Medical Center in Washington DC on Thursday, November 9 from 9 am - 4 pm. Reservations recommended. Walk-ins first come-first served. Limited availability.
DD-214 Upgrade & VA Claims Clinic 9/28
Do you have a less than Honorable Discharge? Do you need help filing your disability claim with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs? If you answered yes to either of these questions - we have the event for you! Thursday, September 28th 9:30am-4:30pm. Washington DC. Appointments available. Walk in welcome.
Registration for the DC VA Mental Health Summit 2017 Extended to Aug. 18th
The Mental Health Summit will bring together key stakeholders and community partners with the goal of enhancing access to mental health services and addressing the mental healthcare needs of Veterans and their family members. This year's theme will be "Justice Involved Veterans". Registration is required.
New Virginia Military and Veteran Legal Resource Guide
Attorney General Mark R. Herring today launched the Virginia Military and Veteran Legal Resource Guide, a new tool to help Virginia servicemembers, military families, and veterans utilize the unique legal protections, rights, and resources available to them under the law. Volunteer attorneys from the Office of Attorney General spent more than a year developing the new guide which is available at www.VaMilGuide.com and will be distributed in hard copy and electronically in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, veterans' service organizations, and more.
Webinar – Legal Services at Stand Downs June 15th
The National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) and the ABA Commission on Homelessness & Poverty are hosting a webinar “Legal Services at Stand Downs” on Thursday, June 15, 2017 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. This webinar will feature a panel of experts who will discuss a variety of legal topics relevant to working with veterans experiencing homelessness. Topics will include how to address criminal and civil legal matters and child support issues on-site at Stand Down. Panelists will also discuss how to develop initiatives to provide legal services in rural areas. Registration is required
Justice Involved Veterans Workshop – June 16
Join ServingTogether for an informative event about Veterans Involved in Justice in Northern Virginia on Friday, June 16 from 9 am - 12 pm at the Fairfax County Circuit Court. Speakers and panelists will be discussing the current state of veterans involved in justice in Northern Virginia, highlighting the success in Veteran Treatment Dockets, and understanding services and gaps for veterans re-entering society.
Save the Date – Annual VA Mental Health Summit 9/12/17
This year’s summit will focus on Justice Involved veterans. We hope to bring together mental health providers from the community and the VA, along with select members of law enforcement, including judges and police. Registration is open and required.