Campaign for Equal Justice (CEJ)

Mission

We work for equal access to justice for all Oregonians by getting free civil legal help to the lowest-income and most vulnerable Oregonians when they are facing life-changing legal emergencies.

Bottom Line

Your support helps legal aid serve people with the most critical legal needs—food, shelter, medical care, income maintenance, and physical safety. About 25% of legal aid’s cases involve family law, usually helping victims of domestic violence, and over 70% of legal aid’s clients are women, most with children to support. Legal aid keeps families safe and communities stable by addressing problems before they become complicated and entrenched. Preventing an unlawful eviction can keep a family housed, and helping Oregonians access health care, education, or benefits increases stability and reduces poverty. Early legal help can avoid or minimize contact with criminal justice, juvenile justice, and dependency systems. Research found that every $1 spent on legal aid creates $3.43 in financial benefit to individuals and the community in Oregon.

Quote

"If I hadn't had a lawyer representing me, I would not be in the house that I'm in. I would either be in a shelter or homeless." -Jenny

"Getting care back changed everything. I could finally live safely and with dignity in my own home.” -Cordella

“I don’t know where I would be now without the help of legal aid. They gave me a second chance at life – I am safe and happy again!” -Josie

Gift Matching

❤️Thank you to our Matching Challenge Partners❤️ 

Partner(s)

Huge thanks to our Matching Challenge Partners!

Cosgrave Vergeer Kester: The local law firm with extensive experience—in the boardroom and the courtroom. We build lasting partnerships with clients, getting to know them and their businesses, so that we can provide customized, cost-effective legal solutions and strategic advice. Since 1934, Cosgrave has been an integral part of the Portland community, serving the city and the Northwest region. Through charitable donations, volunteer activities, and individual service, we work to help our communities thrive.

Dunn Carney proudly supports CEJ! As one of Oregon’s top law firms, we draw upon our extensive legal and industry expertise to provide grounded solutions that are tailored to meet the distinct needs and interests of our clients.

Pierce Davis & Perritano is a leading civil litigation law firm with deep roots in the Portland community. Our wealth of experience in a wide range of practice areas makes our firm well-suited to guide clients through all phases of litigation. We proudly support the Campaign for Equal Justice.

Stoel Rives: proudly supports the Campaign for Equal Justice Give!Guide Campaign.