1. Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)
- Serves rural communities.
- Website: crla.org
- Phone: 1-800-229-0292
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)
- Serves Los Angeles County.
- Website: lafla.org
- Phone: 1-800-399-4529
- Bay Area Legal Aid
- Serves the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Website: baylegal.org
- Phone: 1-800-551-5554
- Central California Legal Services
- Covers Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Kern Counties.
- Website: centralcallegal.org
- Legal Services of Northern California
- Serves 23 northern counties.
- Website: lsnc.net
2. Directories & Search Tools
- LawHelpCA.org
- Search by zip code or legal issue for free legal aid: LawHelpCA.
- California Courts Self-Help Guide
- Includes legal aid referrals: courts.ca.gov/selfhelp.
- State Bar of California Legal Aid Directory
- Find local offices: calbar.ca.gov/legal-resources/legal-aid.
- Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Directory
- Federally funded legal aid providers: lsc.gov/find-legal-aid.
3. Hotlines
- California Legal Services Statewide Hotline: 1-800-222-1753
- Senior Legal Hotline: 1-877-534-2524 (for Californians 60+).
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-978-3600.
4. Additional Resources
- 211 California: Dial 211 or visit 211ca.org for local referrals.
- Pro Bono Organizations:
- Bet Tzedek (Los Angeles): bettzedek.org.
- Public Counsel (Statewide): publiccounsel.org.
Note
Eligibility for free legal aid often depends on income, case type, and location. Contact offices directly to confirm availability. For immediate assistance, use the tools above to find the nearest office. Let me know if you need help narrowing down options!