In 2020, MVLP helped 169 individuals represent themselves in court through self-representation clinics. With self-representation, clients are placed with attorneys who provide legal advice, drafted pleadings, and instructions on how to represent themselves in court. The client goes to Court on his/her own. If you are interested in attending a clinic, please see the schedule below.

Case Types Handled with Self-Representation

Irreconcilable Differences Divorces

Uncontested Guardianships

Advance Healthcare Directives

Power of Attorneys

Simple Wills

Misdemeanor Expungements

Felony Expungements

Foreclosure Prevention


PRO SE LEGAL CLINIC SCHEDULE

Click here for a list of documents needed to attend the legal clinic.

DATE CLINIC
January 20
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
11th District Family Law Pro Se Clinic - Madison County
January 31
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Harrison County Pro Se Legal Clinic - Harrison County
February 9
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
RISE UP Family Law & Expungement Clinic + FB - Sunflower County
February 16
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Harrison County Pro Se Legal Clinic - Harrison County
February 17
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Stabilizing the Economy
Expungement and Foreclosure Prevention Clinic - Winston County
March 22
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Wills Legal Clinic - Lafayette County
March 24
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Hinds County Family Law Pro Se Clinic - Hinds County
March 25
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Stabilizing the Economy
Expungement Clinic and Foreclosure Prevention - Madison County
April 5
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
RISE UP Family Law & Expungement Clinic + FB - Washington County
April 18
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Stabilizing the Economy
Expungement Clinic and Foreclosure Prevention - Warren County
April 19
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Stabilizing the Economy
Expungement Clinic and Foreclosure Prevention - Forrest County
April 21
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Restoration Day Expungement Clinic
Partnership with MAG Bar - Hinds County
May 4
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Stabilizing the Economy
Expungement Clinic and Foreclosure Prevention - Bolivar County
May 11
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children & Stabilizing the Economy
RISE UP Family Law & Expungement Clinic + FB - Humphreys County
May 31
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Harrison County Pro Se Legal Clinic - Harrison County
June 7
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Wills Legal Clinic - Golden Key Community Center
June 21
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Family Law Pro Se Clinic - Washington County
August 4
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Family Law Pro Se Clinic - Hinds County
August 10
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children & Stabilizing The Economy
RISE UP Family Law & Expungement Clinic - Sunflower County
September 8
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Family Law Clinic - Neshoba/Kemper County
September 15
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Family Law Clinic - Attala/Carroll County
September 20
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Family Law Pro Se Clinic - Washington County
September 22
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Family Law Clinic - Winston/Choctaw County
October 23 - October 27 National Pro Bono Week
October 23
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Family Law Clinic - Grenada County
October 25
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Wills Legal Clinic - Pike County
October 26
11:00 a.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Legal Advice Clinic - Clear the Queue
October 27
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Stabilizing the Economy
Expungement and Foreclosure Prevention Legal Clinic - Hinds County
November 9
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children & Stabilizing The Economy
RISE UP Family Law & Expungement Clinic + FB - Humphreys County
November 29
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Wills Legal Clinic - Golden Key Community Center
December 6
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Strengthening Family and Children
Family Law Pro Se Clinic - Washington County


FOR FAMILY LAW AND SIMPLE WILL/POA/AHD, COMPLETE MANDATORY SELF-REPRESENTATION CLINIC INTAKE FORM HERE.

FOR EXPUNGEMENT, COMPLETE MANDATORY SELF-REPRESENTATION CLINIC INTAKE FORM HERE.

View the past expungement workshop here.

FOR FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, COMPLETE MANDATORY SELF-REPRESENTATION CLINIC INTAKE FORM HERE.