
Rooted Southern California

Legal Resources
Navigating legal challenges can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to immigration, employment rights, and housing stability. At Rooted Southern California, we are committed to connecting individuals with trusted legal resources that provide guidance, advocacy, and support.
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This page offers a curated list of nonprofit legal organizations, pro bono services, and community resources that assist with immigration law, worker rights, tenant protections, and more. Whether you need help with legal documentation, workplace discrimination issues, or understanding your rights, these services are here to empower and protect you.
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Browse the resources below to find the legal assistance that best fits your needs.
Los Angeles County
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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) Provides free legal services to low-income individuals in areas such as housing, family law, immigration, and consumer rights.
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Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA)
Offers free legal assistance focusing on housing, public benefits, healthcare access, and domestic violence support. -
Public Counsel
Provides pro bono legal services in areas including children's rights, consumer law, homelessness prevention, and immigration. -
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Offers free legal assistance in employment rights, elder law, housing, and public benefits. -
Legal Aid Society of SoCal (LASOC)
Provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and seniors in areas such as family law, housing, and government benefits. -
Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) - Counsel for Justice
Offers pro bono legal services through various projects, including domestic violence, immigration, and veterans' legal services. -
Inner City Law Center
Provides free legal representation and advocacy to combat slum housing and prevent homelessness. -
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles
Offers legal services focusing on civil rights, immigration, and housing for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. -
Disability Rights California
Provides legal assistance to individuals with disabilities, focusing on discrimination, access to services, and legal rights education.
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AIDS Legal Services Project
Offers free legal assistance to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, addressing issues like discrimination, housing, and public benefits
Orange County
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Community Legal Aid SoCal
Provides free legal services in areas such as family law, housing, health, and domestic violence to low-income residents. -
Public Law Center (PLC)
Offers free legal services to low-income residents and other nonprofits, covering issues like housing, immigration, and consumer law. -
Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC)
Provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and seniors, focusing on family law, housing, and government benefits. -
Orange County Bar Association - Lawyer Referral & Information Service
Connects individuals with qualified attorneys and offers information on legal resources available in the county. -
UC Irvine School of Law - Consumer Law Clinic
Provides legal assistance to consumers facing issues like debt collection, bankruptcy, and predatory lending. -
Elder Law and Disability Rights Center
Offers legal services focusing on the needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities, including estate planning and access to benefits. -
Veterans Legal Institute
Provides pro bono legal assistance to homeless and low-income veterans, addressing issues like housing, discharge upgrades, and healthcare access. -
Orange County Family Justice Center FoundationOffers legal assistance and support services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and elder abuse.
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Catholic Charities of Orange County - Immigration and Citizenship Services
Provides legal assistance with immigration matters, including naturalization, DACA, and family-based petitions. -
Orange County Community Resources - Self-Help Centers
Offers self-help legal resources and workshops for individuals representing themselves in legal matters, including family law and small claims.