Free Legal Aid in Orange County
Last updated: October 14, 2013
The legal world can be a confusing place, so enlisting the aid of a trained professional is usually in your best interest. Unfortunately, many people cannot afford legal representation. If you are one of them, legal aid groups are a fantastic way to even the odds in your favor. Legal aid organizations in Orange County specialize in representing low-income individuals and people in particularly vulnerable positions, such as recent immigrants, homeless individuals, or battered women. The keys to selecting a quality legal aid lawyer are to contact a group that specializes in your particular legal issue, and to feel comfortable speaking honestly with the person who will be representing your interests. To make your search easier, we have compiled a list of reliable legal aid groups in Orange County.
Orange County Legal Aid
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Legal Aid Society of Orange County (Santa Ana Office)
2101 N. Tustin Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Tel: (800) 834-5001 or (714) 571-5200 -
Legal Aid Society of Orange County (Anaheim Office)
250 E. Center
Anaheim, CA 92805
Tel: (800) 834-5001 or (714) 571-5200Note: The Legal Aid Society provides legal advice for low income residents of Orange County and south L.A. on a number of civil issues such as bankruptcy, divorce, domestic violence, family law and eviction. Speak to an attorney immediately by calling their Hotline weekdays from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. They offer weekly family law and small claims court clinics and have an outreach program specifically designed to help senior citizens. Or check out their Self-Help page for information broken down by practice area. If you have any doubt about which Orange County legal aid group to contact first, you should definitely try the Legal Aid Society.
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Public Law Center
601 Civic Center Dr. West
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Tel: (714) 541-1010Note: The Public Law Center is a pro bono law firm committed to providing access to justice for low income residents of Orange County. They can help with a wide variety of issues including bankruptcy, civil litigation, consumer law, family law, foreclosures and immigration law. The Public Law Center also has specific programs designed for to help the homeless, individuals with AIDS and Southeast Asian individuals.
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Christian Legal Aid Office
2200 North Grand Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Tel: (714) 796-7156Note: The Christian Legal Aid Office provides free and low-cost legal assistance to those unable to afford an attorney through the use of volunteer attorneys and weekly clinics. Although they are faith-based, they will provide legal assistance to anyone who meets their low-income guidelines.
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Orange County Superior Court Self-Help Center
700 Civic Center Dr. West
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Note: The Orange County Superior Court online Self-Help Center provides a generous amount of information on legal procedures, representing yourself, finding an attorney, and filling out the correct forms. You can also access a list of locally approved forms for many legal issues, broken down by practice area. This can be a very useful resource if you plan on representing yourself.
California Courts Online Self-Help Center
Note: The California Court system has created a valuable resource in their Online Self-Help Center. It breaks information down into specific practice areas and legal issues so you can narrow your search quickly. Also, since this information comes from the courts themselves, it may be the most up to date and accurate source.