Executive Summary
Low-income Americans do not get any or enough legal help for 92% of their substantial civil legal problems.
The COVID-19 Pandemic
Cynthia's financial troubles began when work reduced her hours at the beginning of the pandemic. After a car accident, she faced eviction. Atlanta Legal Aid Society provided her much-needed legal help. Unfortunately, most low-income Americans are unable to access all…
Disability
Individuals in low-income households with disabilies did not receive any or enough legal help for 91% of their civil legal problems in the past year. The 2022 Justice Gap Measurement Survey showed that 82% of low-income households with disabilities experienced…
Households with Children
Low-income households with children did not receive any or enough legal help for 90% of their civil legal problems in the past year. The 2022 Justice Gap Measurement Survey showed that 83% of low-income households with children under 18 years…
Rural Americans
Low-income Americans in rural households did not receive any or enough legal help for 94% of their civil legal problems in the past year. The 2022 Justice Gap Measurement Survey showed that 77% of low-income rural households experienced at least…
