CMBA is working to eliminate financial barriers for those in need of legal services
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association is celebrating 150 years in existence. To honor their long-standing history, the organization says they want to continue improving people's lives and have plans to introduce a new initiative they say is needed in the community.“It's needed because a lot of people don't know about the legal system, and if you don't have the means to pay for it, then you're walking into a situation blindsided,” said Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Client, Cherea Humphrey.A game-changing opportunity is in the works for those who are struggling to gain access to legal services.“This is going to create all kinds of opportunities to eliminate barriers that will create better lives,” said Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association CEO Becky Ruppert McMahon.This help comes at a time, McMahon says,…