The Story
A partnership for legal access
AJC and Tolbert Law formalized the Justice Access Support Initiative, known as JASI. The law firm will connect with clients referred through AJC and offer reduced legal fees. The rate depends on the individual case.
Why the initiative began
The report follows a family seeking accountability after Steven Allan Smith was killed. His relatives were connected to Tolbert Law through AJC. Their experience illustrates the difficulty families can face when pursuing legal action without the resources for representation.
What comes next
AJC said it would draw on community support to help fund legal efforts. Tolbert Law was developing an intake process, with potential work spanning civil, criminal, and family cases. Read the original reporting for the family’s account and the partners’ full remarks.