Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. (GBLA)

General Contact Information

Website
gbla.org
Phone
(661) 325 - 5943
615 California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93304

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How to Get Help

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Information

Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00pm, closed from noon to 1:00pm.

Who We Are

GBLA provides counsel and advice, brief services, and/or representation in an array of core areas of practice to low income and seniors residing in Kern County. GLA does not assist in criminal matters or small claims issues.
 
To be eligible for services, individuals must reside in Kern County, meet income and asset guidelines, and present
a legal problem within the GBLA core areas of practice. Services are initially accessed by telephone Monday
through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., excluding major holidays. Residents of Kern
County should call 661-325-5943 (888-292-4252 toll free & CA Relay Service). Our staff can screen your matter for
eligibility, provide brief counsel and advice, and make appropriate referrals, without your leaving home or work for
an initial consultation. Eligible clients with more complex legal matters are then referred to a staff attorney or
hearing paralegal for further assistance and representation.

Who We Serve

Area(s)
  • Kern County
Language(s) Spoken
  • Arabic / العربية
  • Laotian / ພາສາລາວ
  • Spanish / Español
  • Tagalog / Pilipino
  • Thai / ภาษาไทย
Income Guidelines

Most applicants must meet LSC income and asset ceiling requirements.

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair? Yes
Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired? Yes

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
  • Full Legal Representation
  • Brief Advice
Last Review and Update: Feb 21, 2025
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