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Set Results. 346-3712 Oregon Mly Emerald Legal services offered to students at no cost University students are able to receive legal advice from resident attorneys in the EMU at the office of Legal Services Brian Smith Freelance Reporter “Have you heard of Legal Services?” Ask this question, and University students and many others might re spond with a resounding “No,” or “The what?” Yet, this office can give students valuable tips on how to deal with legal wrangles and may come in handy the next time you need advice. The ASUO created the office of Legal Services in 1971 to provide free legal advice to currently regis tered students. At the office, resident attorneys help students with small claims counseling, name changes and expungement of criminal records. They also offer advice on consumer credit, debt problems and property damage claims. While many of the services are free, stu dents may have to pay some court filing fees, service fees or document preparation fees in certain cases. Ilona Koleszar has worked as a resident attorney for Legal Services since 1987. “The biggest areas that we see the most students for are landlord-ten ant disputes, divorce and separation issues and misdemeanor criminal matters,” Koleszar said. Koleszar said, however, that the attorneys do not dispense advice if students are having problems with other students, professors, instruc tors or representatives of the Univer sity. According to the office’s Web site, Legal Services offers referrals to area attorneys for problems exclud ed by the program such as felony criminal cases, bankruptcies, per sonal injur>' cases and cases against other students. Koleszar said she wished more students would come in for what she called “preventative maintenance,” or, “Should I do this?” questions. She said many students get into trouble because they do not know their rights on certain issues. The office, staffed by three lawyers, a legal assistant and work study students, assists about 1100 to 1700 students annually, and usually returns about $30,000 to students in settlements. “We receive a lot of double deposit checks and other settlements after students come to us for help,” Koleszar said. “Many of those settle ments are $200, $300 settlements.” She added that students who had used Legal Services were generally pleased with the outcomes. “I hope that more students will know about us,” Koleszar said. “I love my job. We fight hard for stu dent rights. Persistence is key.” Many students, however, are un aware of the office of Legal Services. “I didn’t have any idea,” business major Shawn Stone said. “It sounds like a cool thing, though.” Laura Fine and Carol Busby are the other attorneys on staff. The of fice of Legal Services is located on the third floor of the Erb Memorial Union in Room 334, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office as sists students by appointment and with a current student ID only. For more information on the Office of * Legal Services, call 346-4273. Brian Smith is a freelance writer for the Emerald. 1 Sidewalk Etiquette PRESENTED BY UNIVERSITY OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY j Riding a bicycle to and from the University campus is a great way to travel. We encourage its use, but we all need to keep in mind the equipment, rules, and regulations to make bicycle riding fun and safe. Equipment Make sure the bicycle you are operating is in good working order and adjusted properly. 6k Make sure the bicycle you are riding is equipped with brakes adequate to skid on clean dry pavement. 6k Starting one-half hour after sunset a headlight must be visible 500 feet ahead and a red reflector visible 600 feet to the rear. Those who fail to display the light and reflector are subject to citation and fine. 6k Protect your life, wear a helmet. Bicycle Licensing All faculty, staff and students who operate, store or park bicycles on the University of Oregon campus must register their bicycles with the University of Oregon Department of Public Safety. Unregistered bicycles are subject to citation and fine. Bicycle Parkin; Bicycles shall be parked, stored or left outdoors on the University campus only in areas specifically designated by the presence of bike racks or other devices for the parking of bicycles. However, bicycles may be stored, parked or left in any area or room which has been assigned to the registered bicycle owner, e.g., office, residence hall, or student family living quarters. Bicycles may be cited and fined or impounded if: 6k Trees, handrails, hallways, parking meters or signs are used as a bike rack. 6k Parked or stored in such a way that a safety ' lllllllllllll Roller Skates and Skateboards Skating across the University campus can be a fun and easy way to get from class to class. Remember, you share the campus with many others. Roller skate or skateboard cautiously. Here are a few facts to keep in mind as you skate across campus. hazard is created. 6k Bicycle is blocking a walkway. Skaters who fail to observe the following can be cited. 6k A helmet and pads are suggested for safety, but not required. 6k Use of roller skates or skateboards within University buildings is prohibited, c5k Acrobatics or other stunts are prohibited. 6k Users of roller skates and skateboards must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. 6k All skaters and skateboard users must obey all campus stop, yield, and dismount signs. 6k Skateboarding or rollerblading is prohibited on sidewalks. Citation Schedule Bicycle, Roller-skate and Skateboard Fees • Failure to obey “Dismount and Walk” sign.„. • Blocking Violations (traffic, ramps, entrance/exit). • Prohibited Parking (no bicycle parking sign, yellow zones, landscape area, library area). • Unauthorized storage. • Impound Fee. • Failure to register bicycle. • Failure to yield to a pedestrian. • Skating in a building or structure. • Acrobatic or stunt skating. If you have any questions, stop bv the Department of Public Safety Straub Hall * 1319 E. 15th Ave. .rcall34«-5W safetywebduofeqon.edu Any University public safety officer or other person specifically author ized by the Director of Public Safety may impound any parked, stored or abandoned bicycle causing a safety hazard or cite any bicycle rider who violates University bicycle rules. University public safety officers or other personnel authorized to remove and impound bicycles shall not be liable to the owner of the securing device. .$10.00 .$20.00 $20.00 $15.00 .$10.00 .$20.00 .$25.00 .$25.00 .$30.00
