News
Testimonial by Consumer Defense Unit Client
When I first contacted Community Legal Aid SoCal in 2023, I had just been served with a Summons and Complaint for a debt of approximately $7,000. I am a [Continue Reading]
Representation for Disabled Client at Appeals Hearing
By Sarah Mays, Supervising Attorney Our Public Benefits Unit (PBU) client Melissa (fictitious name) is a 37-year-old woman who suffers from a severe dermatological condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa, which [Continue Reading]
Legal Aid in the Wake of Disaster
Legal aid organizations play a vital but often overlooked role in disaster recovery. In Southern California, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) and the Disaster Legal Assistance [Continue Reading]
RFP – LegalServer Workflow Improvement Project
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to request bids to improve legal service delivery and client experience by developing and implementing new LegalServer workflows that reduce client [Continue Reading]
Gaining Guardianship—Safety and Protection for a Grandchild
By Sandy Skahen, Interim Supervising Attorney, Seniors Unit When grandparents take over parenting their grandchildren, they are often overwhelmed with the daily tasks of caregiving and don’t have time [Continue Reading]
Negotiating and Facilitating a Move Out with a Soft Landing
By Sunny Park, Attorney, Housing Unit Meet Ms. Martinez (fictitious name) and her mother, who have successfully moved on to a more stable life in a new home following an [Continue Reading]
S. Mark Taper Foundation Grant Supports Facility Improvements in Compton Office
We're pleased to announce that the S. Mark Taper Foundation has awarded our organization a generous grant to support essential upgrades at the Thurgood Marshall Justice Center in Compton. [Continue Reading]
A Transformation and Commitment to Change
By Rose Mauro, Senior Attorney, Expungement Unit Between 1982 and 1995, our client Clara’s (fictitious name) life became deeply entwined with the criminal justice system. Clara was only 21 [Continue Reading]
Board Meeting Agenda—December 18, 2025
Welcome (Mike Behrens, Board President) Call Meeting to Order (Mike Behrens) Minutes Approval (Mike Behrens) Committee Reports (Various) Executive Director's Report (Kate Marr) Next Meeting Dates (Mike Behrens) Adjourn [Continue Reading]
A Testimonial from a Client
The Consumer Defense Unit supports families and individuals facing financial hardships to relieve their debt and increase their economic stability. An example of how the Consumer Defense Unit provides [Continue Reading]
Board Meeting Agenda—November 24, 2025
Welcome (Mike Behrens, Board President Mission Moment (Monica Mar, Pro Bono Director) Call Meeting to Order (Mike Behrens) Minutes Approval (Mike Behrens) Committee Reports (Various) Executive Director’s Report (Kate [Continue Reading]
Resources and Information – Local and Community-Based Food Assistance
We have compiled resources and information for those needing community-based food assistance during the 2025 government shutdown.
