FAMILY LAW INFORMATION CENTER



RESOURCE CENTER FOR SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

COMMUNITY REFERRAL SHEET

LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT - CENTRAL DISTRICT

110 N. Grand Ave., Room 426, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3117; PHONE: (213) 974-5004 (Automated 24 hours)

This list includes non-profit agencies, which provide family law and other legal services at low or no cost, as well as various Lawyer Referral Services. This list is not comprehensive. The Superior Court is not responsible for the type of service you receive from the listed agencies.

LA County Family Law Non-Profit Legal Services Providers

HARRIETT BUHAI CENTER FOR FAMILY LAW

Please call for an appointment as no walk-in services are provided -

(213) 388-7515. Phone Hours: M 9a - 12p & 1p - 4p; T,TH,F 1p - 4p

SERVICES: Family Law – dissolution and paternity cases.

COST: Free for low-income individuals. Donations appreciated

LEVITT & QUINN FAMILY LAW CENTER

1557 Beverly Blvd., L.A., CA 90026-5704

Intake Days: 12:30p on Thursdays; 8:30a on Fridays; (1st come, 1st served; 4-8 applicants accepted each day – Arrive Early).

(213) 482-1800; Visit for more information and for an application.

SERVICES: Family law, Adoption, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, Grandparents’ Rights.

COST: Initial intake: $60.00 (money order or credit/debit card) Thereafter:

sliding scale based on income

LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES (NLS)

Administrative Office - 1102 E. Chevy Case Drive, Glendale, CA 91205. Serving the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Antelope and San Gabriel Valleys, including Glendale, Burbank, El Monte, Pasadena and Pomona.

Please call for an appointment at (800) 433-6251, and visit website at for more information.

SERVICES: Family Law, Domestic Violence, Landlord/Tenant, Govt. Benefits, Immigration, Health Care, Workers rights

COST: Free for low-income individuals

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Southern California Lawyer Referral Services

The following agencies can provide you with referrals to private practice attorneys. There is usually a set consultation fee, and each attorney will also charge their own fees for services.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

Lawyer Referral & Information Services

P.O. Box 55020, L.A., CA 90055-2020

SmartLaw Information Tapes: (213) 243-1500

Attorney Referral/Consultation: (213) 243-1525

COST: $35.00 for ½ hr. consultation

Fee waived for certain actions including Family Law

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYERS REFERRAL SERVICE

12749 S. Norwalk Blvd., Suite 107, Norwalk, CA 90650

(888) 861-4LAW or (562) 868-6787; Phone hours are M-F 8a to 4 p.

SERVICES: Family Law, Auto Accidents, Bankruptcy, Business Law, Civil Matters, Criminal Law, Evictions, Juvenile Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate, Social Security appeals, Workers’ Compensation and much more.

BURBANK LAWYER REFERRAL

(818) 843-0931; $35 ½ hr. consult; M-Th 9:30a-4:30p

LONG BEACH LAWYER REFERRAL

(562) 988-1122; $40 ½ hr. consult; M-F 8:30a-4:30p



LEGAL AID FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES

Please call for an appointment at (800) 399-4529. Offices throughout LA County; Visit for more information

SERVICES: Family Law, Housing/Evictions, Gov’t Benefits, Immigration, Domestic Violence; Consumer Protection.

COST: Free for low-income individuals

LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR LAW & JUSTICE

Please call for an appointment as no walk-in services are available –

(323) 980-3500

SERVICES: Family Law, Housing/Evictions, Immigration, Govt. Benefits, Domestic Violence, Guardianship of Children

COST: Free to low income residents of: Atwater, Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Commerce, Eagle Rock, El Sereno, Glassel Park, Highland Park, Huntington Park, Lincoln Heights, Maywood, Montebello plus 90033, 90063, and sections of 90023 zip codes

COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES

Please call for an appointment as no walk-in services are available –

(800) 834-5001. Offices in Norwalk and Compton.

PHONE HOURS: M-Th 9a-6p & F 9a-4p

SERVICES: Family Law, Guardianship, Civil Law (no Criminal), Landlord/Tenant, Government Benefits.

COST: Free for low-income individuals

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ORANGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE

(949) 440-6747; Fee waived for Family Law and other type of matters.



PASADENA LAWYER REFERRAL

Referrals available on their website at

SAN FERNANDO LAWYER REFERRAL

(818) 340-4LAW; $30 ½ hr. consult; needalawyer.htm

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY LAWYER REFERRAL

(626) 442-6973; (877) 48REFER; $40 ½ hr. consult

Servicing Ontario to Glendale/Burbank areas;

SANTA MONICA LAWYER REFERRAL

(310) 581-5163; $25 ½ hr. consult; M-F 9a-5p

SOUTH BAY LAWYER REFERRAL

(310) 325-4200 x2; $50 ½ hr. consult

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Other LA County Legal Services Providers

CENTRO SHALOM

2131 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90806

(562) 591-2214; HOURS: M-F 8a-4p

SERVICES: Family Law, Immigration, Small Claims, Civil Harassment, Guardianship, Landlord/Tenant, Name Changes, Contracts (answers only), Identity Theft. Also food and furniture distribution.

COST: Donations

ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS

Please call for an appointment as no walk in services are available- (213) 368-6010

SERVICES: Representation by pro bono attorneys of children in areas of Foster Care, Guardianship, Dependency, Emancipation & Adoption.

COST: Free for low-income individuals

PUBLIC COUNSEL – CHILDREN’S RIGHTS PROJECT

Please call for an appointment as no walk in services are available - (800) 870-8090; (213) 385-2977

SERVICES: Child care law, Children’s Rights, Immigration, Adoption, Consumer law, Bankruptcy & Homeless Assistance.

COST: Free for low-income individuals

IMMIGRATION CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN To set up an appointment, leave a message for the intake coordinator at (213) 614 -1165, x 318.

634 S. Spring St., Ste. 615, LA, CA 90014

SERVICES: Probate Guardianship, Immigration Law including Violence Against Women Act, trafficking and family-based immigration

COST: Sliding scale based on income and household size

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Other Useful Phone Numbers/Contacts

LA SUPERIOR COURT ARCHIVES/RECORDS

(213) 974-1195. 222 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

(866) 901-3212



LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE

To report suspected child abuse, call (800) 540-4000

ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE

If you are concerned that someone is attempting to victimize you or a senior you know, call (800) 992-1660

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE – LA DISTRICT ATTORNEY

(800) 978-3600; 24 Hours

CALIFORNIA STATE BAR

To make a complaint about an attorney, or review their bar records, please call (800) 843-9053; (213) 765-1000 or visit calbar.

CALIFORNIA COURTS- JUDICIAL BRANCH

Forms and general information available at the online Self-Help Center

courts. or sucorte.

L.A. DEPT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

To make a complaint about a business or other service, call

(800) 593-8222

LOS ANGELES LAW LIBRARY

(213) 78-LALAW; ;

301 W. First St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

LOYOLA LAW SCHOOL – CENTER FOR CONFLICT

RESOLUTION

Please call to make an appointment - (213) 736-1145. M-F 9a–6p.

Loyola Law School, 919 Albany Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015

BET TZEDEK LEGAL SERVICES

Please call for an appointment - (323) 939-0506 or (818) 769-0136

COSTS: Free for low-income individuals

SERVICES: Senior Rights, Landlord/tenant, Conservatorships, Bankruptcy, Health Care, Public Benefits

INLAND VALLEYS JUSTICE CENTER

(818) 346-5280

SERVICES: Helping people resolve conflicts through mediation services.

COST: Free or low cost for those who live or work in Los Angeles County

L.A. COUNTY BAR ASSN. IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE

Provides legal information and help in person on a walk-in basis at

300 N. Los Angeles Street, Room 1001, L.A., CA 90012

No legal information is given out over the phone, but the contact number is (213) 485-0143

HOURS: M-F 8a - 12p & 1-3p

COST: $20-assistance in selecting correct forms; Attorneys can assist in completion of forms for additional fee

ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEGAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Please call for an appointment - (800) 349-9695

SERVICES: Family, Consumer, Housing Law, Employment, Restraining Orders, Immigration, Govt. Benefits.

LANGUAGES: Most Asian languages COST: Free

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SMALL CLAIMS ADVISOR MAIN OFFICE

Provided by the Department of Consumer Affairs. General information line at (213) 974-9759. Or, walk in to speak to a Small Claims Advisor at

500 West Temple St, room B-96, LA, CA 90012. Additional locations throughout LA County available. Call for more information.

HOURS: M-F 8a–4:30p COST: Free

DISTRICT ATTORNEY CHILD ABDUCTION UNIT

320 W. Temple Street, Room 780, LA, CA 90012

(213) 974-7424

FIND THE CHILDREN (PARENTAL ABDUCTION)

If you have a missing child, call (310) 314-3169

BIRTH, DEATH & MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES

Call the LA County Registrar/Recorder’s office at (562) 462-2137.

Also, visit their website at

NATIONAL LEGAL AID & DEFENDER ASSOC.

(202) 452-0620

Call to find pro bono/legal aid agencies for the city and state where assistance is needed.

DAILY JOURNAL NEWSPAPER

(213) 229-5300 x 5852; Room 218 – Central Courthouse, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Publication of Petitions for Disso/Pat

METROPOLITAN NEWSPAPER

(213) 346-0033 x 212; Room 218 – Central Courthouse, 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Publication of Petitions for Disso/Pat

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