The Future Paralegals of America
Founded in 2018
About
The Future Paralegals of America
The Future Paralegals of America (FPOA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation organized in South Carolina, New Jersey, California, New Mexico, Hawaii, Kentucky, Nevada, and New York under Public Charity
EIN 99‑4916691.
We exist to close the civil justice gap the reality that millions of people face eviction, benefit terminations, identity theft, and other civil legal problems with no legal help at all.
Our Mission
To make the civil legal system understandable, navigable, and fair for everyone, especially low‑income individuals and families who cannot afford traditional legal help.
What We Do
Through four programs, Legal Access & Document Assistance, Community Support, Legal Literacy & Education, and Access to Counsel; we meet people where they are and help them protect their housing, their identity, and their rights.
Who We Serve
Low‑income individuals and families, tenants facing housing instability, people recovering from identity theft or fraud, and anyone navigating the civil legal system without representation. Our services are offered free or at low cost.
Our Approach
We believe civil justice is preventative: early, accessible legal support keeps families housed, safe, and stable. We pair trained community paralegals with legal‑literacy education and technology so help reaches people before a problem becomes a crisis.
The Founder
Eshawn Jessica Scipio
The Future Paralegals of America was established in May of 2018. My primary goal was to provide an understanding of law. However, many individuals are not able to afford the necessary instruments for legal accountability. With structure, I've constructed an organization that is tailored for everyone virtually. I am a member of the American Bar Association, a Contract Paralegal for the State of South Carolina and a Notary Public for the State of South Carolina. I have completed the requirements to become an Apple Teacher, Certified RON Notary with NNA.
The "Paralegal Services" division assist with document preparation, notarization, legal research, case briefs, lawyer referrals, scholarship searches, E-book resources and CEU credited hours. There is various assistance offered by our organization to help individuals, families, and the community with daily legal struggles.
The "Community Assistance" division provides individuals the chance to get assistance in the forms of housing, career, education, clothing, and food. There is a need in the community and many individuals are not equipped with the skills or the knowledge to over come that boundary; however, with integrity we will help establish that desire; which is, to help individuals succeed successfully.
The "Educational" division provides individuals the opportunity to earn a Legal Technology degree. All courses are provided by "The University of Law and Technology". Enrollment is free, materials are free.
Requirement: Participation and Dedication.
The "Lawyers" division provides assistance with legal issues that arise from criminal, civil rights, civil, and introducing cyberlaw. The Lawyers division assist with specialized areas of law only.
"The Glory of Good
Is to Win Against Evil"