For someone facing a difficult legal situation, the first step is often the hardest: speaking with someone who truly listens. It’s common to feel that the system is built for lawyers or for those who already understand how its mechanisms work. But justice should not begin with financial barriers or inaccessible language. Justice begins by listening.
At Pesek Law LLC, we understand this at its core. Since 2011, we have offered free legal consultations in Spanish every Monday evening through our Free Legal Clinic Free Legal Clinic at the parish offices of Our Lady of Guadalupe in South Omaha. This service was born from a simple idea: remove the first obstacle many families face when seeking legal help the cost of a consultation and replace it with access, trust, and dialogue.
Why a Free Legal Clinic?
We know that for many families, paying $150–$300 for a consultation with an attorney is simply not a realistic option. That cost can mean sacrificing groceries, rent, or medication. The Pesek Law Free Legal Clinic exists to change that reality. Each week, a team of bilingual volunteer attorneys is there, ready to sit with you, listen to your story, and provide clear guidanceat no cost.
This space is not a courtroom hearing or a formal high-level consultation. It is a safe place to explain what is happening, what concerns you, and what options you may have. We have seen how behind every question is a person who wants to understand, move forward, and make informed decisions without feeling alone in the process.
Listening Is More Than Hearing Words
As attorneys, our role goes beyond applying the law. The first thing we truly do is listen. Active listening is the foundation of any effective legal advice.
Many people who have come through our clinic tell us that, for the first time, they felt someone spoke their language not only linguistically, but with human understanding. That opens doors: it eases fears, clarifies options, and helps outline the next step with confidence.
From Our Meeting to the Courtroom
Justice means knowing your rights, understanding how your options work, and feeling that a professional is walking alongside you through the process. In our clinics, we do more than answer questions; we connect individuals with resources and explain, step by step, what may come next.
This effort would not be possible without the commitment of dedicated volunteer attorneys who believe as we do that access to legal guidance should not depend on anyone’s ability to pay.
Our Call to the Community
If you are facing a legal situation and don’t know where to begin, we invite you to attend our clinic. No appointment is necessary simply arrive between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the parish offices of Our Lady of Guadalupe and you will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis.
And if you are a bilingual attorney with a desire to serve, your experience can make a meaningful difference in the life of someone who truly needs it. Join us.
