LawHelpCA has been prepared for general information purposes only. It does not provide direct legal advice but can connect you to legal aid organizations and referral services. Please read our disclaimer here.
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What is LawHelpCA?
LawHelpCA is California’s official and free legal resource.
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RELIABLE information about common legal issues, written by reputable sources on 16 general topics and over 140 specific subtopics
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UPDATED directory of legitimate and pre-screened organizations that offer free or low-cost legal advice and representation
Why should I use LawHelpCA?
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AUTHORITATIVE links are constantly checked and updated
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COMPREHENSIVE directory of organizations that can provide legal help
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EASY to read and navigate; designed with smooth access in mind
Where does information on LawHelpCA come from?
Government agencies: CA Department of Consumer Affairs, Federal Trade Commission
Legal aid organizations: Legal Services of Northern California, Legal Aid Society
California courts: Judicial Council, Contra Costa County Superior Court
Non-profit organizations: Equal Rights Advocates, World Institute on Disability
Who runs LawHelpCA?
Legal Aid Association of California is the statewide membership organization for the almost 100 nonprofits funded through IOLTA (Interest on Lawyer Trust Account) grants by the State Bar of California. Capitalizing on its structure as a membership organization, LAAC naturally takes on the role of advocating on behalf of this group of nonprofits. LAAC facilitates communication and coordination between programs, trains in core substantive areas, analyzes best practices, and assesses and improves the effectiveness of the delivery of legal aid in California, including working strategically to support rural and small programs and meet the needs of under-served populations.
If you are an attorney looking for pro bono opportunities at a legal aid organization, please visit www.CaliforniaProBono.org.
Who funds LawHelpCA?
Donations from the public make LawHelpCA possible.
LawHelpCA receives funding from the State Bar of California and generous donations from legal aid providers throughout the state
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California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Bay Area Legal Aid Legal Services of Northern California Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County Bet Tzedek Legal Services Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc. Legal Aid Society of Orange County Inland Counties Legal Services Central California Legal Services Legal Aid Society - Employment Law Center Los Angeles Center for Law & Justice Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. Immigrant Defender Legal Center Inner City Law Center Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County Legal Services for Children University of San Diego Legal Clinic San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program National Center for Youth Law OneJustice California Indian Legal Services Learning Rights Law Center Elder Law & Advocacy Asian Law Alliance - Santa Clara County California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform Legal Aid of Marin Youth Law CenterHarriett Buhai Center for Family Law |
Legal Services for Prisoners with Children Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. The Public Interest Law Project Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley Impact Fund National Housing Law Project Senior Adults Legal Assistance Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara Legal Assistance to the Elderly McGeorge Community Legal Services Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law Insight Center for Community Economic Development Child Care Law Center Levitt Quinn Watsonville Law Center Public Advocates, Inc. Voluntary Legal Services Program of Northern California Legal Assistance for Seniors Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino Senior Citizens Legal Services California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation Inland Empire Latino Legal Aid Alameda County Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Corporation Contra Costa Senior Legal Services Affordable Housing Advocates Coalition of California Welfare Rights Org., Inc. Family Violence Appellate Project Yuba Sutter Legal Center for Seniors FreeFrom Step Forward Foundation |
What is LawHelpCA's history?
LawHelpCA is a collaborative project started by the federally-funded Legal Services Corporation, with policy oversight from the CalJustice Advisory Committee and assistance from advocates at legal aid programs throughout the state.
The LawHelpCA staff gratefully acknowledges the CalJustice advisory committee for their guidance in building this site. Committee members contributed their time and experience to ensure that LawHelpCA provides a clear and simple portal to quality legal services referrals and legal self-help information. We thank the following organizations for their participation on the advisory committee: Judicial Council, Bay Legal, California Indian Legal Services, Inland Counties Legal Services, Legal Aid Society of Orange County, Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Legal Services of Northern California, OneJustice, State Bar of California, VLSP - San Francisco Bar Association, Western Center on Law & Poverty.