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Staff member: Mobile legal units expand service to tribal members in Oklahoma
Summary
A staff member said mobile legal units have allowed attorneys based in Oklahoma City to travel to tribal communities across the state, providing in-person legal help and reassurance to residents who otherwise have limited access.
A staff member said mobile legal units have allowed attorneys based in Oklahoma City to reach tribal communities across the state, offering in-person legal help and reassurance. "We're here with you," the staff member said. "You're not alone."
A questioner asked how having mobile units has affected the services the team is able to provide to tribal members in Oklahoma, noting rural needs can arise at any time. The staff member said the program "has been huge," adding that the initiative gives staff and attorneys "the knowledge that we have a vehicle dedicated to getting out to our clients, out to our communities."
The exchange focused on outreach and access: the staff member framed the mobile units as an opportunity to reach clients where they live rather than requiring clients to travel into the office. No formal program details, funding amounts or specific schedules were provided in the recorded exchange.
