California Rural Legal Assistance provides free civil legal services through its 17 offices to low-income residents of the state’s rural counties. Their focus is on the legal areas of employment and labor, housing, education, rural health, and leadership development. In addition, they have special advocacy programs for: Indigenous Latin American communities, LGBTQ+, agricultural workers, fair housing, and environmental justice.
Legal Assistance
Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims of abuse and others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer who you can consult with to get advice. Please note that we list the organizations by the town/city or county where the office is located – however, many offices may likely serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click the blue “View All” button to look through the complete list of organizations. You can also contact law schools in your area to ask if they have a legal clinic.
Imperial
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. - El Centro Office
Inyo
California Indian Legal Services - Bishop Office
California Indian Legal Services (CILS) provides free and low-cost legal services to respond to the needs of the Native American community in the state. This location offers services pertaining to: federal Indian law, tribal court orders, estate planning, educational rights, Native American jurisdictional issues, and more. Serving Alpine, Inyo, Kern, Mono and Tuolumne counties. CILS partners with several organizations in the Eastern Sierras to ensure access to free housing-related legal aid services throughout Alpine, Inyo, and Mono counties.