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Representing the Vulnerable
By Alton Donatto, Paralegal David (fictious name) had undergone psychological testing ordered by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and was struggling with multiple serious physical ailments when he came to us [Continue Reading]
CLA SoCal’s Updated Response to COVID-19
July 8, 2020, Santa Ana, CA -- In response to COVID-19, Community Legal Aid SoCal has enacted procedures to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of our clients, staff, and [Continue Reading]
Immigration Asylum Granted for Survivors of Domestic Violence
By Mahsa Maleki, Staff Attorney, Immigration Unit Viviana (name changed) is a client who came to Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) through our partnership with Mission Hospital. She was [Continue Reading]
Community Legal Aid SoCal Calls for Compliance by Orange County Skilled Nursing Facilities
Requests Copies of Required COVID-19 Testing Plans Santa Ana, CA, June 16, 2020 – Today, Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) called upon the County of Orange to release [Continue Reading]
A Legal Win in a Case of Elder Abuse during the Pandemic
By Kaelan Nguyen Orozco, Staff Attorney, Seniors Unit My client Bill (name changed) called Community Legal Aid SoCal seeking assistance against Stacy (name changed), a 44-year old tenant who had [Continue Reading]
Legal Aid for a Family of Survivors — Domestic Violence and COVID-19
Zehra (name changed) silently suffered years of abuse at the hands of her husband Ahmet (name changed) until past April, in the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. She had [Continue Reading]
FAQs — Orange County Small Claims & the COVID-19 Pandemic
-Question Is the Court Closed? Answer The Court is closed to the public through May 22, 2020. Check the Court website www.occourts.org for details and the latest information. -Question Can [Continue Reading]
CLA SoCal Response to COVID-19 — Updated!
May 1, 2020, Santa Ana, CA -- In response to COVID-19, Community Legal Aid SoCal has enacted procedures to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of our clients, staff, and [Continue Reading]
FAQs — Incapacity Planning
-Question What does incapacity mean and why should we plan for it? Answer Incapacity is the inability to make reasonable decisions regarding one's financial and personal affairs. It can befall [Continue Reading]
FAQs – Limited Conservatorship, General & COVID-19 Specific
-Question I have a child with a Developmental Delay. He/she needs some assistance with his/her personal needs and activities of daily living. Can I do that without the Court’s involvement? [Continue Reading]
FAQs — Restraining Orders for Elder Abuse during the COVID-19 Pandemic
-Question What is an elder or dependent adult abuse restraining order? Answer The law protects elders and dependent adults from being abused by allowing them to petition for a restraining [Continue Reading]
FAQs — Property Taxes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
-Question Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, are my property taxes still due on April 10, 2020? Answer Yes, property taxes are due on April 10th of every year. The due date [Continue Reading]
