Legal Resources

Visit the following websites for more information on legal assistance:

• Alameda County Family Justice Center - Crisis intervention, emergency shelter, counseling, case management, legal and housing assistance are among the services for victims of interpersonal violence. 
• Alameda County Law Library - Resources and skilled staff to assist members of the public, attorneys and non-attorneys alike, with accessing legal information. 
• Bay Area Legal Aid – Free civil legal assistance, advice and counselling for low income clients

• Before You Hire an Attorney - What consumers should know before hiring an attorney

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• Browse Common Legal Topics – Search for more information on your legal topic.

• California Superior Court, County of Alameda, Self-help and Family Law Services - Workshops, information and assistance with divorce; child support; child custody and visitation; guardianship; name changes; gender changes; small claims; eviction defense and restraining orders. 

• Centro Legal de la Raza - Free legal services to low-income Alameda tenants. Assistance with immigration, tenants’ rights, workers’ rights, consumer protection, family law and workers’ compensation for immigrant, low-income and Latino communities. 

• Community Legal Assistance Saturday Program – Free 15 phone appointments every second Saturday of the month offered by Legal Access Alameda.

• Disability Rights California - Legal advice or representation for people with disabilities as well as investigation of abuse and neglect.

• East Bay Community Law Center - Legal services on a range of issues including criminal justice; economic justice; consumer issues; juvenile justice; health and welfare; housing and immigration for low income communities.

• Finding Help with Immigration - The CA State Bar can connect you to services that will help you find a trustworthy lawyer or immigration consultant

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• Find Your Court Form – Search for any topic or form number

• Find Your Self Help Center – Find your closest self-help center

• Getting Legal Help – Discover low-cost legal help and resources to help you with your case.

• Homeless Action Center - Free legal assistance with public benefits for people who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or mentally ill. 

• Housing Authority of the City of Alameda - Housing resource guide, affordable housing information, community resources, housing rights and discrimination assistance, and more.

• Housing.ca.gov – Legal and Self-Help CA tenant resources on housing

• LawHelpCA.org – Reliable information about common legal issues, information on free or low-cost legal advice organizations.

• Legal Assistance for Seniors at Mastick Senior Center - Meet with an attorney on the 3rd Monday of the month, 1:00-3:00 p.m. for brief legal advice. Appointment required. Call 510-832-3040 to set up an appointment. 

• Legal-Resources-handout – Legal Resources in the Bay Area

• Legal Services of Northern California –Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) is a federal, state and local-funded legal services program providing free civil representation to low-income clients in 23 counties in Northern California.

• Self Help Guide to the California Courts – Resources and information to help you navigate your court case.