Success Stories
LASOC helps college student win debt case
Carla,* a first generation American was being sued by the company who bought her and her brother’s student loan. Though Carla would have qualified for subsidized federal student loans, her [Continue Reading]
Fighting Goliath: A mother’s battle with big insurance
What would you do if your child was sick with a life threatening disorder? What if after years of research, treatment, and doctors’ visits, there seemed to be no cure? [Continue Reading]
LASOC helps single mother in a five year divorce battle
After three years of trying unsuccessfully to get a divorce, single mother Theresa* thought her situation was hopeless. Struggling to make ends meet to support her son, and unable to [Continue Reading]
LASOC clears foster teen in identity theft case
For many of us, getting our first job as a teen was a rite of passage into adulthood and a step towards independence. Even if the job was scooping ice [Continue Reading]
A Life of Service: Volunteer Spotlight on Client Board Member Lucinda Horne
This month’s Spotlight features a very special volunteer: Lucinda Horne, our longest serving Client Board Member. Fun fact: Lucinda served on the committee to hire Bob Cohen, who has been [Continue Reading]
In their own words: A win-win-win situation for all
“In their own words” is a series of firsthand accounts, experiences, and stories from Legal Aid Society of Orange County attorneys, staff, and volunteers who provide free legal aid services [Continue Reading]
In their own words: 1L UC Irvine student wins challenging worker’s rights case
“In their own words” is a series of firsthand accounts, experiences, and stories from Legal Aid Society of Orange County attorneys, staff, and volunteers who provide free legal aid services [Continue Reading]
LASOC saves mother from over $35,000 in medical bills
Jessica* recently gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby; her and her husband’s second child. However, when Jessica attempted to pay the health care costs associated with her pregnancy, she [Continue Reading]
LASOC helps single mother win $7,500 in lost overtime wages
Anna,* a single mother, was denied overtime payments after years of working 48-hour weeks with only one day off to spend with her teenage daughter. She feared if she challenged [Continue Reading]
Wise Words: Seniors and Consumer Issues
When people retire, they naturally assume that life is smooth sailing henceforth. After decades of hard work, they believe that they can enjoy the rest of their days in leisure. [Continue Reading]
Wise Words: The Red Flags of Elder Abuse
The Senior Citizens Legal Advocacy Program (SCLAP) provides free civil legal services to Orange County residents age 60 and over. SCLAP is a part of the Legal Aid Society of [Continue Reading]
