Santa Monica Self-Help Resource Center
General Contact Information
How to Get Help
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| Address |
1725 Main St.
Room 210
Santa Monica,
CA
90401
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| Information | Other SHLAC information here: https://lascpubstorage.blob.core.windows.net/cpw/LIBSVCSelfHelp-17-LASCSelf-HelpCentersHoursLocations.pdf |
Who We Are
Self Help Centers can help with filing paperwork and understanding court processes. Self Help Center staff do not give legal advice or representation. This is a good option for someone representing themselves in court, and in situations where legal aid cannot help.
Who We Serve
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| 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: |
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| Description of Services | Developed and funded by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the Self-Help Legal Access Center (SHLAC) program is administered by the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, and operated by Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS), Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA), and Community Legal Aid SoCal. SHLACs provide information about court procedures; provide required court forms; provide trained legal professionals to review court forms after they have been filled out; conduct workshops; and provide one-on-one assistance. Each SHLAC is staffed by a trained attorney, knowledgeable professionals, and volunteers. There is no attorney-client relationship between SHLAC staff and SHLAC patrons. SHLAC staff does not go to court with the patrons they assist. The purpose of SHLAC is to provide information and resources to patrons so that they can effectively represent themselves in court. SHLACs provide assistance for the following types of cases: - Paternity - Guardianship - Child Custody - Tenant Eviction - Name Change - Restraining Order - Consumer Debt |