INTRODUCTION

DNA-People's Legal Services, Inc. is a nonprofit law firm. We provide free legal services in civil matters to qualified low-income residents on and near the Navajo Nation. Eligibility is based on federal poverty guidelines. Apply in person during intake hours to verify your eligibility at one of our nine office locations. Because of demand and limited resources DNA must set priorities for case acceptance.

We apply a simple approach and a unique philosophy to help our clients discover their essential legal rights.

The purpose of our services is provide legal representation, to communicate, and educate to our clients of their legal rights. We believe that experienced and qualified attorneys, tribal court advocates, paralegal, intake workers, and legal secretaries in addition to other support staff. Can be used as critical tools in the research and support of a ideal result to your legal issues. Once found, that ideal result will continue to support our client's legal rights. Our philosophy is based upon our respect - for our clients, for your legal rights, and for the power of our legal system to enforce those rights.


DNA-People Legal Services, Inc. offers,

COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Community Legal Education Program mission is to educate community members about basic legal rights by providing free legal workshops, brochures, annual newsletter "DNA Update" , radio program "DNA Legal Minute" on Navajo Radio Stations, and video multimedia presentations.

BRIEF SERVICE CLINIC
*"Pro Se" means to represent yourself in court - DNA will help you prepare court documents, but we will not appear in court or speak on your behalf.

SELF-HELP CENTER PROJECT
DNA is in the process developing self-help centers at each of it's nine office locations. To achieve this DNA has installed kiosks at each of these locations. The kiosks provided legal resources in the form of multimedia presentations, and legal forms which can be printed.