Archive for the tag 'Spanish speaking lawyer'

Sep 27 2011

New Documentary Seeks to Tell Latino Story

Published by Peg under News

In seeking to tell the story of America, one has to search even more fervently to tell the story of those who so frequently aren’t offered a voice: the minority groups that are woven into the very fabric of this country, and whose presence has changed the evolution of the United States for the better. [...]

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Sep 19 2011

Arizona Teachers Judged by Accent

Published by Peg under News

The question of how non-English-speaking students should be taught in Arizona is an issue that is currently being dealt with at state and federal levels, in order to avoid a lawsuit regarding the civil rights of teachers whose first language is not English.  In May of last year, several unnamed parties filed an official civil [...]

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Sep 13 2011

Redistricting in Texas Leads to Court Disputes

Published by Peg under News

In San Antonio, Texas, a court battle rages on over whether Republican lawmakers who redrew the borders for districts in the Texas House and Congress, did so in a way that discriminated against voters from minority groups.  Several minority coalitions banded together to sue the state, as defense attorneys argue that it was politics that [...]

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Aug 10 2009

Where can I find an Attorney who understands the Latino Community?

Published by hugo under General

There are several resources at your disposal.  You may ask your friends, your doctor, accountant and other professional.  You can check your local newspaper, yellow book or contact your State Bar Association. You may also look in an online legal directory.  There are many ways to seek a lawyer; there are no magic answers to finding a good [...]

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