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Free Legal Aid in Sacramento<\/h1>\n
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Are you facing a legal problem but can\u2019t afford to hire an attorney? There are many free or low-cost legal service<\/a> options for residents in the Gold Country. The main options are through legal assistance programs, such as the Legal Aid Services of Northern California<\/a>, a nonprofit organization providing free legal aid to low-income residents and seniors, <\/b>or through law school clinics. There may be income limits that apply for you to qualify for free\/low-cost help. Contact the specific agency to learn more. Below is a list of several organizations available to help you.<\/p>\r\n

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    \n \n American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    39 Drumm St<\/p>\n \n

    \n San Francisco,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 94111<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (415) 621-2488\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Discrimination, Election and Voting, Freedom Speech, Freedom of Religion, Immigration Rights, LGBT Rights, Privacy, Police Practices, Jail and Prison Conditions, and other issues of fair treatment by government.<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: The ACLU does not usually assist in the following types of cases: criminal defense or post-conviction appeals, divorce or child custody disputes, property disputes, tax problems, workers compensation issues, consumer complaints, landlord-tenant disputes, building code issues and complaints about lawyers or judges. To apply for services, fill out an intake form.<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Lawyer Referral Service (Sacramento State Bar)\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    1329 Howe Ave<\/p>\n \n

    \n Sacramento,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 95825<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (916) 564-6707\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Civil, Criminal<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This is lawyer referral service run by the Sacramento County State Bar<\/a>. For $50 you will receive a 30-minute consultation with an attorney.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Legal Aid Services of Sacramento\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    515 12th St<\/p>\n \n

    \n Sacramento,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 95814<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (916) 551-2150\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Adoption, Bankruptcy, Child Support Collection\/Modification, Divorce<\/p>\n

    Domestic Violence, Driver’s License Problems, Eviction, Foreclosure, Garnishment, Guardianship, Landlord Repairs, Medicaid\/Medicare\/Title 19, Paternity, Public Housing & Section 8, Repossession, Social Security Disability Income & Overpayments, TANF, Food Stamps, Veterans’ Benefits, Wills<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This agency does not handle criminal cases.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Volunteer Legal Services Program of Northern California\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    517 12th St<\/p>\n \n

    \n Sacramento,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 95814<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (916) 551-2102\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Criminal, Family Law, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Probate<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: Volunteer attorneys provide civil legal representation to low-income residents of Sacramento, Yolo, San Joaquin, El Dorado and Placer counties only. They do not handle criminal (except expungements), prisoner\u2019s rights or personal injury cases.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Disability Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Disability Rights California\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    1831 K St<\/p>\n \n

    \n Sacramento,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 95811<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (916) 504-5800\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Disability, Domestic Violence, Abuse, Neglect, Public Benefits<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This is a statewide service providing to those with physical and mental disabilities. Call to learn intake procedures.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Domestic Violence<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n My Sister\u2019s House\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    3053 Freeport Blvd<\/p>\n \n

    120<\/p>\n

    \n Sacramento,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 95818<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (916) 930-0626\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: In addition to providing crisis support, this organization also houses a women’s shelter.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n WEAVE Midtown\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    1900 K St<\/p>\n \n

    \n Sacramento,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 9581<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (916) 920-2952\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Domestic Violence, Family Law<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: WEAVE provides free and low-cost legal services for eligible domestic violence victims. They offers a series of legal workshops addressing the most common legal questions and needs including Court Preparation for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order hearing, Divorce Preparation, and the Child Custody process.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Family Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Family Law Facilitator’s Office (Family Relations Courthouse)\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    3341 Power Inn Road<\/p>\n \n

    Room 113<\/p>\n

    \n Sacramento,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 95826<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (916) 875-3400\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Domestic Violence, Family Law, Guardianship, and Probate<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: The Self-Help Center provides free legal, procedural assistance to unrepresented persons the areas of Family Support, Domestic Violence, Family Law and Probate. The Self-Help Center also houses a Community Resource Room for anyone in need of referrals to community services. All services are provided free of charge. Attorneys do not provide legal advice or representation, but can provide referrals to local attorneys.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Immigration Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Catholic Charities of Sacramento\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Centro Guadalupe<\/p>\n \n

    711 T St<\/p>\n

    \n Sacramento,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 95811<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (916) 443-5367\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Domestic Violence, Immigration, Naturalization<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This organization provides free\/low-cost immigration legal services for low-income individuals.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Native American Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n California Indian Legal Services\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    117 J St<\/p>\n \n

    Suite 300<\/p>\n

    \n Sacramento,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 95814<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (916) 978-0960\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Civil, Tax, Tribal Law<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This is the oldest organization in the U.S devoted to assisting Native Americans with civil cases. Income limits apply for free services.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Senior Citizen Rights<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n HICAP Services of Northern California (Health Insurance Planning and Advocacy Program)\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    3950 Industrial Blvd<\/p>\n \n

    Suite 500<\/p>\n

    \n West Sacramento,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 95691<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (916) 376-8915\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Area of Law: Public Benefits Assistance<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This is a government agency providing counseling and advocacy services for Medicare beneficiaries in Sacramento County. They also assist children or other representatives of Medicare beneficiaries, persons planning for retirement, and seniors planning to purchase health insurance.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Senior Legal Services Hotline\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n \n

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    \n Tel: (800) 222-1753\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Civil, Probate, Caregiver Assistance<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This is a free legal aid telephone advice service for people over 60 (or caregivers of minors over 55) in Sacramento County.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Small Claims<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Sacramento County Small Claims Legal Advisor\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    301 Bicentennial Cir<\/p>\n \n

    Room 330<\/p>\n

    \n Sacramento,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 95826<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (916) 875-7846\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Area of Law: Small Claims<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: The clinic is staffed by attorneys and legal interns who provide procedural and legal information and legal advice to Small Claims litigants. They do not provide direct legal representation.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Law School Clinics<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    3200 Fifth Ave<\/p>\n \n

    \n Sacramento,<\/span>\n CA<\/span>\n 95817<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (916) 340-6080\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Elder & Health<\/a>, Bankruptcy<\/a>, Criminal Appellate, Federal Defender, Housing Mediation<\/a>, Immigration<\/a>, Prisoner Rights<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: Cases are only accepted at certain times of the year or by referral from a judge. Call for consideration.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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