Community Legal Aid SoCal fights injustice and advocates for social, economic, and racial equity by providing compassionate, holistic, and impactful legal services.
We honor that our offices are located on Tongva land and we are committed to upholding equal access to justice for our community members who currently reside on this land.
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145 Staff Members
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We envision a world where equity and justice are not a goal but a given.
CLA SoCal Latest News
Extended Service: A Family Law Case Story
By Roxanne Hernandez, Senior Attorney Note: The below preface was originally shared in September 2023 and serves as the back story for the recent update of the case. Preface Marco (fictitious name) came to us with a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) in place to protect him and his [Continue Reading]
Millennials are Making Their Mark on Legal Aid
At Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal), our HR statistics show Millennials make up 41% of our 144-member staff, which makes it the largest segment of the program’s intergenerational workforce that spans from the Baby Boomers to Gen Z. Of the groupings, Millennials are the first cohort to grow up steeped in the use of digital technology. Continue Reading Millennials are Making Their Mark on Legal Aid
Assisting a Client Seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Lula (fictitious name) was born in Mexico and immigrated to [Continue Reading]
Perseverance: One Client’s Journey Towards a Fully Favorable SSI Decision
Submitted by Esther Gomez, Staff Paralegal, Public Benefits Unit Tracy [Continue Reading]
Eviction Defense for a Disabled Client
By Terea Williams, Registered Legal Aid Attorney An eviction, unlawful [Continue Reading]
