Articles by VLJ Staff Published in
NJSBA’s New Jersey Lawyer - February 2023
Volunteers Lawyers for Justice staff Adelina Herrarte (Senior Staff Attorney), Melanie Zelikovsky (former intern), and Karen Robinson (Managing Attorney) recently had articles published in the New Jersey State Bar Association’s New Jersey Lawyer February 2023 edition.
Adelina and Melanie’s article, The Effects of Filing Fees on Access to Justice, details the economic barriers to justice faced by litigants experiencing poverty, specifically spotlighting the court-based fees and fines that prohibit access to justice.
Karen’s article, The Disparate Impact of Driver’s License Suspensions on Communities of Color, details the profound economic and social impact driver’s license suspensions have on communities of color.
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