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关于内陆帝国法律援助

我们是谁

内陆帝国法律援助 (IELA)，前身为斯波坎志愿律师计划 (VLP)，成立于 1985 年，是斯波坎县律师协会 (SCBA) 旗下的 501(c)(3) 非营利法律援助项目。IELA 致力于创建一个公正平等的社会，让所有人，无论种族、民族或性取向，都能平等地获得法律服务和正义。IELA 在斯波坎县开展业务，但会尽力服务于彭德奥雷尔县、费里县、史蒂文斯县和林肯县。IELA 得到了华盛顿法律基金会 (LFW)、SCBA 会员以及像您一样的社区成员的支持！

我们所做的

IELA 的使命是将需要法律服务的低收入社区成员与法律教育和公益专业人士联系起来。IELA 致力于通过法律咨询、活动和课程提供法律教育和建议，帮助低收入社区成员（收入在联邦贫困线 200% 以内）自助处理民事法律事务。IELA 的主要重点是家庭法，但该项目也协助处理消费者权益问题以及有限的遗嘱/遗产事宜。

我们在哪里

IELA 位于华盛顿州斯波坎市西米申大道 222 号 222 室，邮编 99201（花园苑大厦内）。为了方便客户，我们位于 25、27、28 路公交线路附近。此外，我们还提供免费停车位。

使命宣言

内陆帝国法律援助 (IELA) 通过为服务匮乏的社区提供法律服务、教育和倡导，扩大华盛顿州东部五个县的司法服务覆盖范围。我们通过不断壮大的合格志愿法律专业人士、教育工作者和合作伙伴网络，优先考虑语言沟通、文化响应和社区参与。我们提供培训、法律咨询、资源获取和专业发展机会，以提升本地能力，并赋能客户做出明智且独立的决策。IELA 致力于为所有人争取公平、尊严和正义。

认识团队

在内陆帝国法律援助中心 (Inland Empire Legal Aid)，我们致力于弥合司法鸿沟，通过将志愿律师、有限执业法律技术员 (LLLT) 和法学院学生与需要法律援助的个人联系起来。我们的团队孜孜不倦地支持公益事业，组织法律援助班，并为服务匮乏的社区提供重要资源。无论是通过法律援助班、信息发布会还是外展活动，我们都致力于赋能志愿者，让他们能够通过一个个案件，发挥真正的影响力。

Executive Director

Cindy Johnson

Cindy joined our team as Executive Director in June 2024, bringing a wealth of experience in education, leadership, and community service. As a former professor at Gonzaga University, she has dedicated her career to mentoring future professionals and advocating for access to justice. With expertise in leadership development and advocacy, Cindy leads IELA’s efforts to provide pro bono legal assistance. Her commitment to service ensures that both volunteers and clients receive the support they need to navigate the legal system.

IELA Coordinator

Charity Rotinski

Charity is a Limited Licensed Legal Technician (LLLT) and has been with the Inland Empire Legal Aid (VLP) for 5 years. As the IELA Coordinator, she plays a key role in connecting attorneys, LLLT's, and law students with opportunities to serve their community. Charity is passionate about ensuring individuals facing legal challenges receive the guidance they need while fostering a strong network of legal professionals committed to making a difference.

Legal Programs Assistant

Torrance Montgomery

Torrance joined the Inland Empire Legal Aid (VLP) in July 2024 as the Legal Programs Assistant. A recent graduate of the University of San Francisco (‘24), she earned her degree in Politics with a minor in Criminal Justice. Passionate about legal advocacy and public service, Torrance supports IELA’s mission by assisting with program coordination and ensuring clients receive the help they need.

IELA英雄

这些都是我们杰出的IELA志愿者。（请不要单独联系他们，我们会通过IELA安排您与他们配对。）

Alex Johnston Family Law	Shayne Sutherland, Attorney Consumer Protection Landlord/Tenant Law
Dena Allen, Attorney Family Law	Brian Cameron, Attorney Consumer Protection Landlord/Tenant Law
Don Curran, Attorney Wills/Estate	Chris Hogue, Attorney Consumer Protection Landlord/Tenant Law
Shayla Maxey, LLLT Family Law	Betty Craipo, Attorney Family Law Wills & Estates
James Krueger, Attorney Housing Law Family Law	Josh Huber, Attorney Family Law
Richard White, Retired Judge Family Law	Gabby Roth, Attorney Family Law
Emily Arneson, Attorney Civil Law Government Law Contract Law	Darren Digiacinto, Attorney Bankruptcy Law
Lindsey Paxton, Attorney Family Law	Steve Bergman Family Law
Andren Moyer, LLLT Family Law	Lisa Dickinson, Attorney Wills & Estates
Jon Hammond, Attorney Contract Law Corporate Law Family Law	Glenn Tanner, Attorney Family Law