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Representation for Client in Need of Domestic Violence Restraining Order
Carlotta (fictitious name), a middle-aged woman with two minor children, came to us in need of a restraining order. Her husband Joey (fictitious name) was incarcerated in prison at [Continue Reading]
From U Visa to Permanent Resident
Submitted by Sarah Yanez, Senior Staff Attorney Ms. Delgado (fictitious name) is middle-aged survivor of domestic violence who had obtained her U visa* when she contacted us, Community Legal [Continue Reading]
Board Meeting Agenda—September 29, 2025
Welcome (Mike Behrens, Board President) Mission Moment (Efrain Partida, Housing Unit Supervising Attorney) Call Meeting to Order (Mike Behrens) Minutes Approval (Mike Behrens) Committee Reports (Various) Executive Director’s Report [Continue Reading]
California Appellate Court Rules Huntington Beach Must Comply with Affordable Housing Laws
For Immediate Release Orange County, California (September 11, 2025): After a two year-long legal battle before the San Diego Superior Court and the California Court of Appeal, the Court [Continue Reading]
Keen Advocacy Leads to a Successful Appeal
Submitted by Sarah Mays, Interim Supervising Attorney Our client Dennis Martin (fictitious name) is a 52-year-old man who suffers from severe lumbar degenerative disc disease, cervical degenerative disc disease, [Continue Reading]
In Support of a Widowed Senior Fighting an Eviction
Submitted by Efrain Partida, Supervising Attorney Rosemarie (fictitious name), a widowed senior, was living in a rented condominium when her landlord presented her with a 60-Day eviction notice, claiming [Continue Reading]
Q & A with Michelle Le on Volunteering at the Eviction Defense Clinic
I've always had a strong interest in pro bono work. As an undergraduate, I volunteered with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and at the Small Claims Court [Continue Reading]
Board Meeting Agenda—July 28, 2025
Welcome (Nikki Miliband, Board President) Conflict of Interest Presentation (Shelbie Knox) Mission Moment (Immigration Unit Staff) Call Meeting to Order (Nikki Miliband) Annual Election (Nikki Miliband) Minutes Approval (Nikki [Continue Reading]
Ensuring Continued Protection for a Survivor of Domestic Violence
A success story from the Family Law Unit Judy (fictitious name) came to Community Legal Aid SoCal with a procedurally unusual legal issue. She had endured a history of [Continue Reading]
This is the Wrong Time to Defund the Legal Services Corporation in Orange and Southeast Los Angeles Counties
The proposed elimination of Legal Services Corporation funding would severely undermine Community Legal Aid SoCal's ability to provide critical civil legal help for thousands of low-income families across Orange [Continue Reading]
Supporting Clients through Case Management Services
Submitted by Griselda Sierra, Supervising Case Manager Rebecca (fictitious name) courageously sought assistance from Community Legal Aid SoCal with an unlawful detainer (eviction) case. After the Housing Unit took [Continue Reading]
The Effectiveness of Collaborative Advocacy
We are pleased to share a client success story that highlights the collaborative efforts between two CLA SoCal attorneys. (Please note that the names of the parties involved are [Continue Reading]
