(CNPLS) was incorporated in 1972 to secure justice for and protect the rights of needy persons in Jackson County, so that such persons shall not, by reason of being in financial need, be denied equal protection of the law. CNPLS provides crisis civil legal assistance to low income and elder residents of Jackson County who are experiencing problems in housing, public welfare, family dissolution, employment, immigration, and major life situations amenable to legal relief.Clients include individuals or families living at or below 125 percent of the federal poverty level and/or are over 60, who struggle with problems stemming from poor health care, inadequate education, a lack of food, a scarcity of jobs, domestic violence, and other life-and death survival issues.

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mission Statement: CNPLS provides high quality legal representation to elderly and low-income residents of Jackson County. Clients include individuals or families living at or below 125 percent of the federal poverty level and/or are over 60, who struggle with problems stemming from poor health care, inadequate education, a lack of food, a scarcity of jobs, domestic violence, and other life-and death survival issues.