Legal Services
NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
The agency provides advocacy, domestic violence services, health services, immigration services, legal services and volunteer opportunities for low-income residents in Los Angeles County who have incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Geographic restrictions apply for some services.
General Help Line: 1 (800) 433-6251
Health Help Line: 1 (800) 896-3202
Apply for help online HERE
For a full listing of all Self-Help Legal Access Centers in Los Angeles County, including hours, locations & services available, click here:
Self-Help Legal Access Centers
CHIRLA
CHIRLA works to provide the high-quality representation our community requires. CHIRLA is recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and conducts a variety of immigration legal services at a low cost. Licensed attorneys supervise all legal staff, including accredited representatives and paralegals. Legal services include:
Family petitions
U visas
Deportation defense
Naturalization
DACA renewal
Asylum requests
CHIRLA attorneys and Department of Justice representatives provide reliable expertise with cultural sensitivity to the trauma our immigrant community regularly sustains.
CHIRLA is open for first-time consultations on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at our headquarters at 2533 W 3rd St #101, Los Angeles, CA 90057. The first 20 people in line by 8 a.m. are guaranteed a consultation.
Toll free: 1-888-6CHIRLA or (213) 353 1333
Visit their website for more information: https://chirla.org/legalservices/
COMMUNITY LEGAL AID- SO CAL
Get answers to questions about housing, custody, employment, or other issues due to the coronavirus.
They assist with; Immigration, Public Benefits, Elder Abuse, Domestic Violence, Divorce & Custody, Health, Housing, Consumer, Employment.
Services are provided at three locations in Norwalk and Compton.
Call the HOTLINE at 800-834-5001 for more information
LEGAL AID FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles follows federal poverty guidelines and assists people with income less than 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. However, sometimes people with income over 125% of the federal poverty guidelines can qualify as well. Please visit their website to see if you qualify and to apply lafla.org/get-help/
Call LAFLA at 800-399-4529 to see if you are eligible.
To find the nearest location, click here: https://lafla.org/who-we-are/locations/
FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION
The agency provides legal services related to housing for residents of Los Angeles County.
Call for phone intake: (800) 446-3247 or (562) 989-1206
Address: 3605 Long Beach Blvd., Ste. 302 Long Beach, CA 90807
Service Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.