ABOUT US
The Hampden County Legal Clinic (HCLC) is a pro bono program of the Hampden County Bar Association (HCBA) and supported in part by the Hampden County Bar Foundation (HCBF). Our mission is to continually improve access to justice for the underserved in Hampden County through the volunteer efforts of legal professionals. The HCLC provides free, essential legal and law-related services to area residents in need through a variety of pro bono initiatives and community-based programs. In order to serve individuals in the community that would not otherwise have access to legal assistance, there are no income restrictions or other limitations on participation in HCLC programs.
HAMPDEN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
The Hampden County Bar is a volunteer organization of lawyers representing the legal profession, serving lawyers, the justice system and the public. It provides professional support and education to members, and advocacy on behalf of lawyers, the judiciary, and the public.
HAMPDEN COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION
The Hampden County Bar Foundation exists to assist in ensuring all individuals have equal access to the justice system, particularly those who may not otherwise have equal access to legal services; support and improve the administration of justice; and provide law-related education initiatives. HCBF shall maintain, promote, support, and assist in volunteer lawyer programs, promote an understanding of the law and seek to improve the administration of justice in Hampden County and the surrounding communities.
