Success Stories
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]
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]
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]
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]
Supporting a Health Consumer Grappling with Wrongful Billing
Josephine Guardo (fictitious name) is a middle-aged Medi-Cal consumer who moved from Los Angeles (LA) County to Orange County (OC). She had received therapy services by a provider through [Continue Reading]
Two Years of Advocacy Leads to Successful Outcome for Disabled Client
By Alton Donatto, Staff Paralegal, Public Benefits Unit Johnny Bomberos (fictitious name) first contacted Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) after receiving a notice of pending Supplemental Security Income [Continue Reading]
Preventing Loss of Housing for a Disabled Client
By Melanie Pearce, Staff Attorney, Housing Unit Our client, Jessica (fictitious name), is a middle-aged disabled woman who lived alone in a two-bedroom unit located in Costa Mesa since [Continue Reading]
Preserving and Increasing CalFresh Food Benefits for Seniors
By Javier Ubach, Paralegal, Seniors UnitEmma Brown (fictitious name), an 83-year-old woman, reached out to the Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) for assistance after several substantial reductions in her [Continue Reading]
A Life Changed for the Better
By Rose Mauro, Staff Attorney Miguel (fictitious name) came to us for help with expungement of 19 cases, covering a span of 10+ years. The charges varied, ranging from [Continue Reading]
