History of the civil right to counsel
One page overview of the history and general status. Web page on the site of the national organization that focuses on the issue.
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Clinton Bamberger: Life
Clinton Bamberger, a giant in legal aid, was a friend and mentor to me and many others in the civil legal aid movement. He was the the first director of the federal civil legal aid program and its architect, along with his deputy Earl Johnson.