All pro bono clients are low income. The Affidavit of Indigency is the official court document which must be filed with the court in order for the clerk to waive filing fees, serve process, make copies, or publish notices of action. The referring agencies have very limited funds are available to pay other costs (e.g. depositions, expert witnesses, etc.). If the client cannot pay and you need to expend these or other costs, you must first check with the referring agency and obtain pre-approval before your costs will be reimbursed.

Mediation services may be available to pro bono attorneys at no cost; again, please check with the referring agency. Also, if a client is hearing-impaired, the program will arrange for and pay for an interpreter.

If you or your firm are able to absorb any costs, we would greatly appreciate it. If you have the opportunity to recover costs from the opposing party, we encourage you to do so and please reimburse the agency or party incurring such cost.