Each year NLSLA provides free assistance to more than 80,000 individuals and families through innovative projects that expand access to justice and address the most critical needs of Los Angeles’ poverty communities. Founded in 1965 as part of the nation’s War on Poverty, NLSLA is now one of the largest and most prominent public interest law offices in California. NLSLA attorneys, based in offices, courthouses and clinics throughout Los Angeles County, specialize in areas of the law that disproportionately impact the poor, including housing, public benefits, healthcare, immigration, family law, and workers’ rights. Through a combination of direct representation, policy advocacy and impact litigation, NLSLA attorneys work to reduce the effects of poverty in Los Angeles’ low-income communities, support the development of opportunities for individuals and families to move themselves out of poverty, and protect and enforce the legal rights of poor people by ensuring access to our justice system.
Mission: Neighborhood Legal Services is a steadfast advocate for individuals, families and communities throughout Los Angeles County. Through a combination of individual representation, high impact litigation and public policy advocacy, NLSLA combats the immediate and long-lasting effects of poverty and expands access to health, opportunity and justice in Los Angeles’ diverse neighborhoods.
As an immigrant, Andres understands the systemic barriers that immigrants and other marginalized groups face in the United States. He is committed to expanding access to justice and protecting the rights of those who need it most. #LatinxHeritageMonth
As the son of immigrants and a first-generation college graduate, Esteban has always been cognizant of the fact that he came from a less privileged background than many of his peers. He is passionate about addressing the needs of low-income communities in LA. #LatinxHeritageMonth
Supervisor Kuehl is hosting a free food giveaway tomorrow beginning at 9am. There is no eligibility required. To find more resources near you, please visit: https://covid19.lacounty.gov/food/
We could not do our work without supporters like you, and making a gift online has never been easier! Check out our new donation features:
Your contribution will help an NLSLA client get the housing, health care and other vital services they deserve. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable residents of Los Angeles County!
Linda, a mother of four, is a domestic violence survivor. When she was wrongfully arrested for domestic violence, she was unable to secure a stable job. Our reentry program helped Linda seal her record, and she now has the resources to follow her passion of working with children. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
Having grown up in a predominantly Latinx community in the San Fernando Valley, Trinidad’s identity significantly impacted her personal growth and development. She feels privileged to now help members of her community gain access to justice. #LatinxHeritageMonth
NLSLA has been fighting for low-income communities since 1965. From protecting domestic violence survivors to fighting for equal access to housing and healthcare, we have always worked to support the most vulnerable Angelenos. Read our full history here:
In 1965, a group of young attorneys, motivated by a belief that the law could be a powerful tool for social and economic justice, gathered in a dilapidated office in the northeastern part of the San Fernando Valley. They were forming what would one day become one of the largest public interest law f...
¿Tiene dificultades para pagar el alquiler o tiene problemas con el propietario? ¿Tiene preguntas sobre cómo le afectarán las nuevas leyes? Únase a nosotros ahora para conocer sus opciones.
NLSLA Housing Navigator Kelsey Jones gave a guest lecture at Occidental College to discuss the stigma that Angelenos experiencing homelessness face, structural barriers to resources, and the criminalization of poverty.
If you are having issues with housing, please reach out to us at 800-433-6251 or apply online: https://nlslash.legalserver.org/modules/matter/extern_intake.php?pid=157&h=bcaf65
We have a new look! Check out our new website, which has client resources, virtual workshops, and highlights NLSLA’s history.
NLSLA offers free legal representation, advice and education to combat poverty in our community. For more information read our Home page.
Are you struggling to pay rent or having issues with your landlord? Do you have questions about how new laws will affect you? Join us now to hear about your options.
Gerson is passionate about standing up for the rights of marginalized communities like the one in which he grew up. At NLSLA, he works each day to ensure critical access to healthcare in low-income communities throughout Los Angeles. #LatinxHeritageMonth
When Lisa, a mother of three, was threatened by her abusive ex-husband from whom she recently escaped, she feared for the safety of her family. With NLSLA’s assistance, Lisa and her children were able to safely relocate and a restraining order was successfully filed against her abuser. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
The disproportionate discipline rates of Black boys in schools have driven calls for reform, but recent high-profile cases and data are reframing the debate around the plight of Black girls.
If your child is not getting the help they need from their school and services providers, we can help. Call our education hotline: (888) 874-1488 or send an email to [email protected].
Discipline disparities between Black and white boys have driven reform efforts for years. But Black girls are arguably the most at-risk student group in the United States.
Liu Wei, a 69-year-old washing machine operator and delivery driver, lost both of his jobs due to COVID-19. A monolingual Mandarin speaker, he was unable to apply for unemployment benefits.
NLSLA worked with him to successfully file his application, securing $21,540. Liu Wei and his wife can now stay safely in their home and pay for basic necessities.
“We are caring for patients who are the poorest of the poor, and we’re making them jump through these hoops they don’t need to jump through,” said a nurse practitioner of the County's long delays and difficulty in obtaining specialty appointments for patients.
Quality, affordable healthcare is a basic human right. If you need help please contact us: 800-896-3202
Thousands of patients in L.A. County's public hospital system face long, sometimes deadly waits to see specialists, a Times investigation has found. The system serves primarily the region's poorest and most vulnerable residents.
Distance learning has been a challenge for many students. Is your student getting the help they need from their teachers or service providers? Has your child gotten in trouble for missing online classes or for turning their cameras off? Is your student able to keep up with their work?
We can help qualifying students and families for free. Call our education hotline: (888) 874-1488 or send an email to [email protected].
The son of Mexican immigrants, Nicolas grew up in South Los Angeles, where his parents rented out two bedrooms in their home to make ends meet. He serves as a Board Member at NLSLA because he believes everyone should have access to a lawyer. #LatinxHeritageMonth
Susan, a single mother of two young children, lost her caregiver position due to COVID-19. Further, she and her children became homeless during the pandemic.
With the help of NLSLA staff under the supervision of Attorney Sandra Chung, Susan received $16,713 and is on the path to finding secure housing for her family.
We know how expensive a divorce can be. Our self-help attorneys are prepared to help you at no cost. Please call our hotline for assistance: 800-433-6251
As the oldest of five children born to Mexican immigrants, Ana Maria has always been surrounded by the inspiration and “ganas” to take advantage of opportunity and pay it forward. #LatinxHeritageMonth
We mourn the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She fought tirelessly for equity and loved the law. Her scholarly work and legal decisions will reverberate for decades to come. May her memory be a blessing.
With the help of NLSLA Self-Help advocates, Lily successfully obtained a restraining order to protect herself and her daughter from the abusive father. Lily is now able to heal and take care of her family.
Los Angeles Superior Court is the largest trial court in the nation, and as millions of Angelenos face evictions and unemployment, we need strong leadership now more than ever. Congratulations to Judge Eric C. Taylor, who has been elected as Presiding Judge.
NLSLA Pro Bono Director Skip Koenig is speaking at Los Angeles’ The East Valley Alliance Homelessness Forum. Hear from community leaders and learn about ways you can help the homeless community.
The East Valley Alliance is hosting its first online forum to discuss the homeless crisis in Los Angeles' East Valley.
Yvonne Mariajimenez, who began her career at NLSLA more than 40 years ago, remembers a childhood marked by economic struggles and a lack of access to the services her family needed. That experience has been a driving force in her work to increase access to healthcare and housing for people living in poverty throughout Los Angeles. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Are you having issues paying your rent or communicating with your landlord? Join our Town Hall with Councilmember David E. Ryu to hear about your rights and how you can get support during this time. https://tthm.wufoo.com/forms/la-council-member-david-ryu-teletownhall-sign-up/
Join me TOMORROW - Tuesday, September 15th at 6pm - for a Renters' Rights & COVID-19 Town Hall. I'll be joined by Skip Koenig of Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, Emma Garcia of the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department, and other local representatives who can help answer any questions you might have on renters' rights!
Register: bit.ly/cd4townhall
Ask a question: bit.ly/cd4renterrights
Supervisor Kuehl is hosting a free food giveaway tomorrow from 9am to 12pm. There are no eligibility requirements.
If you need food, please visit covid19.lacounty.gov/food for more distribution sites.
If your housing was destroyed or you can’t move back in due to a wildfire, NLSLA may be able to help.
Call us for help at 800-870-0732.
When Brenda was wrongfully denied payments from EDD after becoming unemployed due to COVID-19, she was at risk of eviction and desperately needed help. We were able to work with EDD, and Brenda received the $18,786 she was owed.
Legal aid lawyers serve as essential workers on the front lines. Our sister organization in Massachusetts is sounding the alarm that a justice crisis is imminent, disproportionately threatening the health, safety, and financial stability of low-income people—particularly low-income people of color.
THE COVID-19 CRISIS has come at Massachusetts in waves: a public health emergency, an economic collapse, a widening of racial disparities, and now, an overwhelming need for legal help. In response, the Commonwealth must fully support the essential work of civil legal aid, which helps low-income peop...
Evictions are resuming in Los Angeles, exacerbating the housing crisis. Tune in to our webinar with OneJustice tomorrow at 10am to learn more about the role of pro bono attorneys.
The California Joint Pro Bono Manager Forum is a quarterly webinar that brings together pro bono directors and managers at nonprofit legal services organizations and at law firms and corporations to discuss important issues relevant to the pro bono community.
LA County Libraries are loaning laptops and hotspots to people who need them. They are also offering printing pick-up, including 10 free pages a day. Find a library near you here:
LA County Library celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month
In the newest issue of Discourse – a UCLA Law Review publication – NLSLA’s Michael Novasky and Tina Rosales tackle mental health and homelessness in the wake of COVID-19, and Fernando Nuñez writes about criminal record clearing in a pandemic.
Discourse publishes shorter articles that are timely, interdisciplinary, and novel. Discourse strives to serve as a platform for scholars, ideas, and discussions that have often been overlooked in traditional law review settings. Because we seek to publish pieces that are accessible to legal and non...
As pro bono volunteers and financial supporters, LimNexus LLP provides invaluable support that allows NLSLA to fight for the rights of low-income Angelenos. Thank you for being warriors for justice! #InternationalDayOfCharity
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今天我们举办失业金专题的讲座，解释您可选择的和解答您的问题。欢迎参加我们的讲座！
We’re live! Tune in right now for more information on eligibility for public benefits and how to access them.
We are answering your questions about public healthcare programs right now. Tune in!
Si tiene preguntas sobre los derechos de los inquilinos, ¡únase a nosotros en Facebook Live ahora!
If you have questions about rent, evictions, or other tenant issues, join us now to learn more about your options.
When Rebecca Gutierrez learned her rent was going to increase by 300 percent, she was terrified. Rebecca shares her apartment, which is subsidized with a Section 8 voucher, with her five children and one granddaughter. If the family lost the apartment, they would have nowhere else to go. But after Rebecca’s landlord raised her rent, the housing authority informed her that she would be responsible for the increased rent until her annual re-examination—leaving her to pay the tremendous increase for several months. NLSLA stepped in to help the family, and had to file a lawsuit to help other families like Rebecca's. Support NLSLA today: (www.nlsla.org/support/)
Rose Ratcliff was growing desperate—she had to get to her dialysis appointment but the driver that was supposed to pick her up was nowhere to be seen. She was running late, which meant her treatment time would be cut and her blood would not be fully cleaned. Rose had already missed a few treatments because drivers who were supposed to pick her up simply did not show. Given the gravity of the problem, NLSLA was forced to file a lawsuit. Support NLSLA today: (www.nlsla.org/support/)
“I wouldn’t be here today—that’s how bad it was. And, David was really my savior. He helped me through everything.” - Carol Northern, NLSLA Client. Across Los Angeles County, people with serious health needs were turning in their annual renewal forms on time, but the County was failing to process them. As the backlog grew, so did the number of people who found themselves without critical care. NLSLA responded. Help us to continue to support our communities. Make a donation to NLSLA today > (nlsla.org/get-involved/donate/)
In times such as these, when the national conversation seems unconcerned with the needs of the most vulnerable among us, NLSLA is more committed than ever to pursuing justice and equality—one person, one family, one community at a time. This year’s Just Neighbors celebration was a chance to honor that commitment, as well as to recognize the dedication and support of the people who make it all possible.
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613 E Palmer AveDavtyan Law Firm - Employee Rights Experts
880 E. BroadwayLaw Offices of Liana Stepanyan
220 S. Kenwood St., Ste # 340Law Offices of Wendy E. Hartmann
300 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Suite 300Arthur & Associates Law Offices
520 East Broadway, Suite 301California Lien Professionals Association
815 S Central Ave, Ste 22TeamSteveSells.com Home Buying and Selling Sy
333 S Brand Blvd, Ste 120
David Yeremian & Associates, Inc.
535 North Brand Boulevard
Rosenstein Law Offices > Los Angeles Lawyers
1-888-500-5291
California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC
3429 Ocean View Blvd, Ste L
AppearMe - Appearance, Deposition & Freelance
801 N. Brand Blvd.
