If you need assistance, call us for an intake and assessment at 714-571-5200 or go to our website www.communitylegalsocal.org & click on Apply for Help at top right of the home page.

1/2 Our hotline receives more than 2,300 calls each month. Behind each one is a person in crisis, searching for help. #LegalAid #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAidMatters

Call us for an intake & assessment if you need assistance with SSI, SSDI, or CalFresh. Our number is 714-571-5200 or go to our website homepage www.communitylegalsocal.org and click on Apply for Help at the top right to fill out an online intake & assessment form. #LegalAid #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal

Executive director Kate Marr recently joined Kara Duffy on her Powerful Ladies ® podcast to talk about the justice gap, community empowerment, and #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal. Catch the full episode here: thepowerfulladies.com/podcast/epis...

Happening next week Wednesday 9/24 via Zoom. Family Preparedness & Know Your Rights Workshop in English and Spanish in partnership with City of Downey - Government. Scan QR code to register.

Our Public Benefits Unit fought for a client whose disability benefits were wrongfully terminated. Thanks to their advocacy, the client recovered $40,046 in back benefits and secured ongoing monthly support. Read the full story at the link: www.communitylegalsocal.org/keen-advocac...

1/4 VICTORY! Yesterday, the California Court of Appeal clarified that Huntington Beach could not use its status as a Charter City to avoid the repercussions for failing to plan for the housing needs of its lowest income residents. www.communitylegalsocal.org/california-a...

Court is intimidating. Legal language is confusing. And most people don’t know the rules of evidence or procedure. Legal aid provides guidance, representation, and the support people need to navigate the system. #LegalAidMatters #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal

Read how our advocates successfully appealed a 52-year-old client's terminated SSI benefits. www.communitylegalsocal.org/keen-advocac...

Imagine standing before a commissioner or judge, knowing the outcome could change everything – your housing, your safety, your future. Now imagine doing it alone. That’s the reality for millions. But it shouldn’t be. #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAidMatters

Big thanks to those supporting our upcoming Justice Served event at the Ally for Justice sponsor level! We couldn't do what we do - provide compassionate, holistic, and impactful legal services - without the support of our Ally for Justice sponsors. ❤️

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬. 📝 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬!

In California, attorney hourly rates average $391 per hour. For millions, hiring a lawyer isn’t an option. Legal aid provides free legal services to help people protect their homes, families, and livelihoods. Source: State Bar of California, 2024 Justice Gap Report #LegalAid #AccesstoJustice

We couldn't do what we do - provide compassionate, holistic, and impactful legal services - without the support of the Supporter for Justice sponsors of our upcoming Justice Served event. THANK YOU! ❤️ P.S. If you'd like to join us, go here to register www.communitylegalsocal.org/justice-serv...

The Legal Services Corporation’s 2024 Annual Report: Celebrating 50 Years of Justice is now available! Take a look for highlights from our 50th anniversary, the latest research and updates from our task forces: lsc.gov/50th-annual-... #A2J

𝐘𝐞𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! See graphic below.

With support from Community Legal Aid SoCal, Judy secured a three-year restraining order and sole custody of her child – ensuring safety, stability, and a fresh start. www.communitylegalsocal.org/ensuring-con... #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAidMatters #familylaw

We can help qualifying individuals with CalFresh! 🥦🥕🍅🍓🍎 Call us at 714-571-5200 or go to our website for an online intake and assessment www.communitylegalsocal.org.

A peek at a legal aid attorney's schedule. 👀 Busy serving justice Monday-Friday at the Orange County and Los Angeles County Superior Courts on behalf of our clients. 💜 For those who need assistance, call 714-571-5200 for an intake and assessment of your civil legal matter.

We had a wonderful time at OCBA Charitable Fund’s Raise Your Glass event last night. A real pleasure to spend time with so many supporters of equal access to justice. ⚖️ Cheers 🥂to our friends at Orange County Bar Association Charitable Fund for hosting such a meaningful and memorable event!

Tenants deserve safety, fairness, and peace of mind. We help families facing sudden eviction, long-time tenants fighting for safe living conditions, and those too often left without a voice in housing decisions. #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #housing #legalaid #tenants

Heads up, Orange County residents! We can help qualifying individuals with various healthcare-related issues. See the graphic below and call us 📞at 714-571-5200 for an intake and assessment of your issue.

Congratulations to our friends at Santa Ana College on launching California’s first Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies at a community college! 👏

We can help any senior age 60+ who is a resident of Orange County with a series of issues! See the graphic below for a listing of the ways we can assist. Call us at 714-571-5200, if you need us! #seniors #ElderLawSupport #elderlaw #SeniorCitizens #OCseniorcitizens #OCseniors #OrangeCountySeniors

We 💙what a recent client had to say about their experience with our consumer defense unit.

🧵1/5 The fundamental mission of civil legal aid is to ensure fairness in our legal system by providing access to justice. The economic benefits it generates are substantial and undeniable. Source: Legal Services Corporation

"Judy (fictitious name) came to Community Legal Aid SoCal with a procedurally unusual legal issue. She had endured a history of abuse from her former partner, who is also the father of her minor child..." Read more, click link. www.communitylegalsocal.org/ensuring-con...

1/2 We couldn't do what we do - provide compassionate, holistic, and impactful legal services - without the support of our Advocate for Justice sponsors:

Happening next week Wednesday 8/13 via Zoom. Immigration Know Your Rights Workshop in partnership with the City of Downey - Government 🔗Link to register: forms.office.com/r/7hcEdpvm55

We’re here to help. 💟 We offer advice, clinics, workshops, and representation in matters related to family law, immigration, housing, public benefits, consumer debt, health access, and elder law. 📞 1-800-834-5001 or apply for help online 🖥️ on our website at www.communitylegalsocal.org

A Saturday well spent at the Drew League Foundation's Community Day event. ☀️We saw many friends and supporters there including Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Assemblymember Mike Gipson, Judge Kelvin Filer, and former NBA all-star player and sports commentator Norm Nixon. 1/2

We have mad love for our summer law clerks on #NationalInternDay ❤️❤️❤️

Our Housing Unit attorneys are ready to help qualifying individuals who have received an eviction notice, as in this story of a widowed senior who came to us for guidance and legal assistance. www.communitylegalsocal.org/in-support-o...

Everyone means everyone – veterans, domestic violence survivors, older Americans, workers, renters, and homeowners. Thanks to funding from the Legal Services Corporation, we are able to provide life-changing support that helps everyday Americans navigate a complex legal system.

We left Management Information Exchange's fundraising and communications conference with new ideas, new connections, and even more appreciation for our legal aid community. ❤️

We couldn't do what we do - provide compassionate, holistic, and impactful legal services - without the support of our Champion for Justice sponsors: Hueston Hennigan Knobbe Martens Thank you!

This is how the case managers on staff support our clients while the attorneys and paralegals address their legal needs! 👍👍 Read the story by clicking below. www.communitylegalsocal.org/supporting-c...

Getting excited! Justice Served 2025 is happening on September 17. We’re celebrating all things CLA SoCal – from advocate accomplishments to pro bono pride. It wouldn’t be a party without our friends. Please join us! Get your tickets at the link: www.communitylegalsocal.org/justice-serv...

For those who find themselves in need of guidance with a small claim court action in Orange County, we may be able to help. See the graphic below for the telephone numbers to our Small Claims Advisors team, along with the times the lines are open.

Indeed, encouraging news!

A strong statement of (bipartisan) support for the Legal Services Corporation! @legalservicescorp.bsky.social thehill.com/opinion/cong...

Good work is never done alone. We're grateful for the brilliant women we get to collaborate with in the fight for a #JustOC

When you have a consumer issue as listed in the graphic, give us a call as we might be able to help. Our hotline number is 800-834-5001.

We provide information & assistance to litigants at the Compton courthouse Self-Help Center Mon-Thurs 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM & Fri 8:30 AM to 12 PM. The Self-Help Ctr staff assist w/restraining orders & eviction answers on-site & all other matters remotely. Call 424-349-7610 to schedule an appointment.

The House Appropriations Subcommittee is proposing a 46% cut to LSC funding. If enacted, this $260 million reduction would mean that nearly 3 million fewer Americans would receive legal assistance. Learn more: www.lsc.gov/press-release/house-appropriations-subcommittee-proposes-46-cut-lsc-funding

When 85% of people don’t get enough legal help, the consequences are real and widespread. The justice gap leaves families vulnerable to eviction, lost benefits, and unsafe conditions. Source: State Bar of California, 2024 Justice Gap Report

Our family law attorneys are tireless in their service to survivors of domestic violence. Read one such story by clicking. www.communitylegalsocal.org/ensuring-con...

If you know someone who has questions or if you do, give us a call. Our number is in the graphic below. Besides calling us, you can fill out an intake and assessment form by going to our website www.communitylegalsocal.org and then click on Apply For Help at the top right of the homepage. 😊

$2.2 million represents more than dollars. It represents stable housing, safety from abuse, access to healthcare, and justice for more than 20,000 people each year. #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAidMatters

Civil legal problems are part of everyday life so why isn’t access to legal help? In 2024, 73% of households in California experienced at least one civil legal problem. #LegalAidMatters #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal