Success Stories
Support and Solution During a Transition
By Tabitha Adeleke, Case Manager Our client Marvin Richter (fictitious name) contacted Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) in January for assistance with an eviction matter. Following an assessment [Continue Reading]
Rights and options…
A Testimonial by a Consumer Defense Unit Client When I first contacted the Consumer Defense Unit in 2024, I was being sued for a debt of about $5,000 and [Continue Reading]
Intervention to Resolution
Marla Cox (fictitious name) is a 60-year-old woman with Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal who contacted CLA SoCal for assistance with resolving a financial dispute concerning unrendered dental services. In December 2025, her [Continue Reading]
Clear, practical guidance…
A Testimonial by a Consumer Defense Unit Client I first contacted Community Legal Aid SoCal in 2023, I was dealing with a collections case and had no legal representation. [Continue Reading]
Disabled Senior Granted Relief
By Erika Hernandez, Paralegal Our client Ramon Uvalde (fictitious name) is a monolingual Spanish-speaking 79-year-old man with congenital disabilities (mobility and speech impairment) who lives on his own in [Continue Reading]
Assistance for a Domestic Violence Survivor through a Referral
At the end of 2024, Lani (name changed) contacted a local partner agency seeking information about her legal rights after recognizing concerns in her relationship, including physical altercations, verbal [Continue Reading]
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]
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]
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]
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]
