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Justia Lawyers

  • Search for Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services 

  • Can search for a lawyer by area of practice 

  • If not pro-bono, many lawyers offer free consultations 

Lawyer Referral Services of Santa Cruz County

  • Non-profit that connects individuals with lawyers based on type of case

  • Call to discuss case and they will connect you with a lawyer who has expertise in your specific case. 

  • $50 for a 30 minute consultation. Need to discuss fees with lawyer for additional services. 

Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m

Phone: (831) 425-4755

Request an appointment Online

Email: sccbar@sbcglobal.net

Santa Cruz Superior Court Free Self Help Center (SHC)

  • The Self Help Center can provide court forms and legal information for the following legal issues:

  • Family Law, Restraining Orders, Landlord/Tenant (limited assistance), Name Change/Gender Change, Civil - breach of contract collection cases only, Collections, Small Claims, Provide community and legal resources and more.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, & 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 

Phone: 831-786-7200 option 4 (for voicemail)

Address: 1 Second Street, Room 301, Watsonville, CA 95076

Watsonville Law Center

  • provides free legal services to low-income individuals on California’s Central Coast

Location: 315 Main St #207,

Phone: (831) 722-2845

Employment Legal Resources and Information

  • California Employment Law Resource Guide

  • California Code, Labor Code - LAB Look up 

  • Employment Law- FindLaw

  • Illegal Job Interview Questions- FindLaw

  • Illegal Interview Questions- California Career Center


IPV/DV legal resources 

  • Monarch Services legal services

  • Walnut Ave Family & Women’s Center legal advocacy and support

  • County of Santa Cruz, self-help center info on restraining orders


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