Who We Are
Contra Costa Senior Legal Services provides free legal services to seniors aged 60 and over. Staff is available to assist with civil matters such as homelessness prevention, elder abuse (physical, emotional and financial), and preservation of resources. Contra Costa Senior Legal Services does not assist with criminal, tax, personal injury or probate matters.
Contra Costa Senior Legal Services can assist with:
- problems relating to housing, including those who face eviction
- victims of abuse to enforce their rights against their abusers.
- consumer protection
- public benefits
- advance health care directives
- durable power of attorney
- simple wills
CCSLS administers over 20 pro bono clinics across the County that provide short-term legal advice, simple wills, Advance Health Care Directives, and self-help support. Read more about the clinics
here.