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             Hispanics

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
This non-profit group protects and promotes the civil rights of the more than 35 million Latinos living in the United States. They are national in scope and have offices in AZ, CA, GA, IL, NM, TX and Washington DC. Call them even if you live in another state.

California Legal Resources
Scroll down for government agencies, statutes, case law and groups that protect farm workers.

Miscellaneous/All Purpose (Many Of These Are Bilingual)


See Immigrants/Hispanics

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            The Homeless

The Homeless Assistance Project (LA County)
The Homeless Project's mission and purpose is to serve the legal and other needs of homeless individuals. This is accomplished through direct legal advocacy in more than 16 homeless shelters, technical assistance to non-profit service providers, and aggressive public policy work on behalf of the poor and homeless. 

Homeless Advocacy Project (San Francisco)
Services for homeless people and people at serious risk of homelessness.

Inner City Law Center (213) 891-2880  (LA County)
Legal help for the homeless.

See Also The Homeless

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            Homeowners

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For More Help See Home Matters

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            Immigration 

Immigration Legal Assistance Project  (LA County)
The Immigration Legal Assistance Project provides advice and consultation on immigration law, and can help you prepare various immigration forms.

Immigration Project (San Francisco)
Immigration services for people who are HIV positive or who have AIDS.

See Also Immigration & Refugees

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            Landlord Tenant/Eviction

Unlawful Detainer Assistance Project (LA County)
The Unlawful Detainer Assistance Project (UDAP) was created to provide low-cost assistance to tenants and landlords in unlawful detainer (eviction) and related proceedings. 

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Eviction Defense Center
(213) 387-9038 (No Link)

See Also Landlord-Tenant

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              Seniors

Legal Hotlines For Older Americans  
Free legal help for people in 
AZ, CA, DC, GA, HI, IA, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MS, NH, NM, OH, PA, PR, TN, TX, WA, WV.

Other Senior Hotlines (Google)
Has South Carolina and other states not listed above.

Mental Health Advocacy Services (213) 484-1628 


See Consumer-SOS-Seniors
 And Consumer-SOS-Disabilities

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            Women

National Women's Law Center (202) 588-5180
A public policy group that does research and advocacy on national landmark cases affecting women and their families.  They deal with issues such as abortion, health care, child care, employment and education.  Call them for help, publicity or referrals. 

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            Miscellaneous Groups

Finding Free Or Low Cost Legal Help In CA
Links to nonprofit groups, government agencies, and individuals who can either help you with your case and/or direct you to a lawyer or organization in your county that can help you.

Free Legal Help in Ventura County (CA)
A list of the various legal clinics, who they help and where they're located.

The Volunteer Legal Services Program (San Francisco)
Free legal help to low income people who qualify.

California Legal Resources
Scroll down for government agencies, statutes, case law and groups that protect farm workers.

Public Counsel  (LA County) (213) 385-2977 

Bet Tzedek Legal Services 145 South Fairfax Avenue, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 939-0506

Bet Tzedek Valley Rights Project 12821 Victory Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 769-0136

Greater Watts Justice Center 3406 West Washington Blvd., Suite 10 Los Angeles, CA 90018 (323) 732-0153

Inner City Law Center 1321 East 7th Street Los Angeles, CA (213) 891-2880

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles 1544 West 8th Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 385-1719 (213) 487-7609 (evictions)

Los Angeles Center for Law & Justice 2606 East 1st Street Los Angeles, CA 90033 (323) 266-2690

San Fernando Valley Legal Services 13327 Van Nuys Boulevard Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 896-5211

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