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 www.levittquinn.org 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
www.nlsla.org for more information.
SERVICES: Family Law, Domestic Violence, Landlord/Tenant, Govt.
Benefits, Immigration, Health Care, Workers rights
LEGAL AID FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES
Please call for an appointment at (800) 399-4529. Offices throughout LA
County; Visit www.lafla.org 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
COST: Free for low-income individuals
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Southern California Lawyer Referral Services
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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
www.longbeachbar.org
ORANGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL
SERVICE
(949) 440-6747; Fee waived for Family Law and other type of matters.
www.ocbar.org
PASADENA LAWYER REFERRAL
Referrals available on their website at www.pasadenabar.org
SAN FERNANDO LAWYER REFERRAL
(818) 340-4LAW; $30 ½ hr. consult; www.sfvba.org/needalawyer.htm
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY LAWYER REFERRAL
(626) 442-6973; (877) 48REFER; $40 ½ hr. consult
Servicing Ontario to Glendale/Burbank areas; www.sgvlawyer.org
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
Rev 3-1-13
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.
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
www.IVJC.org
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
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
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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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
http://childsupport.co.la.ca.us
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
LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE
To report suspected child abuse, call (800) 540-4000
DISTRICT ATTORNEY CHILD ABDUCTION UNIT
320 W. Temple Street, Room 780, LA, CA 90012
(213) 974-7424
ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE
If you are concerned that someone is attempting to victimize you or a
senior you know, call (800) 992-1660
FIND THE CHILDREN (PARENTAL ABDUCTION)
If you have a missing child, call (310) 314-3169
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 www.calbar.ca.gov
CALIFORNIA COURTS- JUDICIAL BRANCH
Forms and general information available at the online Self-Help Center
www.courts.ca.gov or www.sucorte.ca.gov
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; www.lalawlibrary.org;
301 W. First St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
BIRTH, DEATH & MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
Call the LA County Registrar/Recorder’s office at (562) 462-2137.
Also, visit their website at www.lavote.net
NATIONAL LEGAL AID & DEFENDER ASSOC.
(202) 452-0620
www.nlada.org
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
Rev 3-1-13