Free coffee and free legal advice: Expresso Legal hits the streets in Whittlesea
Lawyers from Whittlesea Community Connection are taking their coffee van, Expresso Legal, to markets, schools and libraries in the Whittlesea area.
Lawyers from Whittlesea Community Connection are taking their coffee van, Expresso Legal, to markets, schools and libraries in the Whittlesea area. It’s a great way to reach those who need legal help, because it opens a relaxed space for people to talk about their legal problems says principal lawyer Chris Howse. The good news is that the coffee and the legal advice is free. Check out our video to find out more about Expresso Legal.To find out where Expresso Legal coffee van is going next, ring Whittlesea Community Connection on 03 9401 6666. From January 2019 this information will be available on their website. Expresso Legal is funded by a grant from Victoria Law Foundation. Find out more about our general grants program
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