Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office

Category: Legal services

Address: 2101 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA

Phone: +17145715200

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Account Account

Jul 26, 2022

Please some report this agency. They collect your information and then turn you away. I wonder if they are receiving federal funding.

Kim Wolfe

Jun 8, 2022

Absolutely fantastic service. I worked with Bhavesh, who helped a lot. Even though I didn't get the results I wanted, I am glad to know about this group.

Denise Penfield

Mar 29, 2022

Very helpful when needing legal advice. Even though I discussed filing for bankruptcy last year they still help me this year.

Vy Van

Sep 29, 2021

Inquired online for help with CalFresh. Got a quick response the following day. After that, it was hard to get ahold of the person who originally helped me. After 3 weeks of trying, finally got ahold and made an appt to speak to an attorney. Worse mistake. Couldn’t get the name of the attorney because he spoke too fast and kept talking over me. Asked me a few questions and determined and sided with the CalFresh my income was too high and cannot be helped. Proceeded to keep telling me I make too much and I’m over the limit even when I have not spoken a few words. He was very rude and unprofessional. Heard him the first time but did not tell me how he could help me or what I can do but kept saying things to make me feel like I couldn’t be helped.

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Questions & Answers

I need to file bankruptcy but have NO money. Has anyone used Legal Aid for this at all?

L L | Aug 19, 2019
Dea Dea | Aug 18, 2020

I assisted my elder neighbor years ago. Perhaps it is similar now. 1. We called Legal Aid and inquired for help with Bankruptcy. 2. They cleared her income and address as eligible for services. 3. We were attended a Bankruptcy Workshop. 4. Clients sat around a table; Given an overview of the process. A thick packet titled Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. 5. Clients had a list of debts they owed; last letters from debtors. 6. All filled it out papers together, line by line, informally, each casually asking questions as needed, until we reached the end, understood attachments & ID required and which debts are eligible (student loans Not). 7. Gathered their papers, attachments, income verification and fee waivers took it to the Federal Court to file. 8. A letter arrived probably a month+ later with a date and time of hearing. 9. The SHOCKER: It was 100% painless, took all of 5 minutes. The gavel sounded and then it's over. The court knows. They've been doing this a long time!

Can you help me with a simple divorce judgement where both sides have agreed to terms? Don't have a lot of money and was wondering how much it would cost me.

Becky Housepian | Aug 19, 2018
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 18, 2021

Hello Ms. Housepain, please call our Intake and Assessment Hotline telephone number, 800-834-5001. They can determine your eligibility for our services, which are free of charge if you qualify.

Can you help fill out small claim paperwork

Stephanie Ibarra | Aug 19, 2018
Rosemary Gonzalez | Aug 19, 2018

Yes they can plus Courts have a Help Room I went to both.

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i want to get a divorce from my husband he said he never wanted to get married. How do I start the process?

amanda brucearellano | Aug 18, 2020
Summer Knuday | Aug 18, 2020

Mu suggestion is to call a paralegal that handles divorces. Providing niether of you have property your disputing over or child custody. Uf you both jyst want a clean split, a paralegal can file the paperwork to the court for you. You may not even have to go coury at all. Community legal aid may able to help you with this. They do not however handle litigation Many blessings

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Need referrals for attornies who deal with condos associations, insurance cos and owners who are at fault for water leak from above lMay need to bring suit against Mercury Ins, etc

Arlene Simmons | Aug 18, 2020
Mark Arrington | Aug 18, 2020

I like your spirit. Anybody who wants to sue a corporation especially a insurance Company will be needing alot more than legal aid. I have no idea what the problem is but good luck with that.

I live in oregon but my cousin, who has guardianship of my daughter lives in oreange county. I need help. Will they be able to help me? Desperate!

Kritty Brand | Aug 19, 2019
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 19, 2019

Dear Ms. Brand, You can call our Hotline. The number is 1-800-834-5001.

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Do you accept walk ins ?

Stephen McManus | Aug 19, 2018
Michele Del Valle | Aug 19, 2018

Best to call make an appointment cuz they will just make you an appointment if you just show up.

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My landlord has given me three notices of intent to enter for unit inspection in one year, is he allowed to do this?

Beach Trash | Jul 19, 2022
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Jul 19, 2022

We cannot answer legal questions in this forum or any type of social media. Please contact our Intake and Assessment Hotline at 800-834-5001. The line is open Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 6 PM and Friday 9 AM to 12 Noon.

Hi. My landlord gave me a Intent to enter unit notice and did not show up. He wants to enter the next day but does not give me a new Intent to enter. Can he do this?

Beach Trash | Jul 19, 2022
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Jul 19, 2022

We are sorry but we cannot answer legal questions in this forum. Please call our Intake and Assessment Hotline at 800-834-5001. It is open Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 6 PM and Friday 9 AM to 12 Noon.

Is there a statute of limitations in Small Claims Court? The issue started August 2015, and ended October 2019, with COVID-19 starting three months later.

Bob DeWert | Dec 21, 2021
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Dec 21, 2021

Please direct your questions regarding small claims to our Small Claims Advisory for Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 714-571-5277 • Toll-Free: 800-963-7717

need to know how to make an agreement between my neighbor and I about being her medical emergency contact. She has a daughter who is very difficult, my neighbor does not want her as a contact. I don't want any possible problems with the daughter,.

M Skidmore | Oct 22, 2021
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Oct 22, 2021

If you need legal advice from us, please call our Hotline line 800-834-5001 to speak with the Intake and Assessment team. The Hotline is open M-Th 9 AM - 6 PM, Fri 9 AM to 12 Noon. If your question is not an emergency, you can also contact the Intake and Assessment team through our website. Copy and paste this link to the "Apply for Help" portal on our website https://clsocaloi.legalserver.org/modules/matter/extern_intake.php?pid=129&h=daa817&

Can I get help with power of attorney?

Pamela Wade | Aug 18, 2021
Denise Kay | Aug 18, 2021

What she said. However, income qualified only.

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I need to find free legal advice on my divorce? And not being served right and not getting copies of what he filed can anyone point me to the right direction

Maria Martinez | Aug 18, 2021
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 18, 2021

Ms. Martinez, Please call our Intake and Assessment Hotline number 800-834-5001. It is open Monday-Thursday, 9 am - 6 pm and Friday 9 am - 12 noon.

I am the beneficiary on 2 CD’s from a friend who died suddenly. I don’t have the account numbers and am not direct family. How do I handle this. I am low income.

Lisa Gregory | Aug 18, 2021
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 18, 2021

Dear Ms. Gregory, We are sorry to inform that we do not engage in assessment of legal issues or answer questions in this forum. Please call our Hotline number, 800-834-5001, open Monday-Thursday 9 am - 6 pm and Friday 9 am - 12 noon and a member of the Intake and Assessment team will help you. Thank you.

Hello, good morning, I need to file a counter claim for the guardianship of my daughter since the mother is very irresponsible with my daughter and it seems that she has already started the procedures for custody with a lawyer, what can I do, thank you.

Robin Lopez | Aug 18, 2021
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 18, 2021

Please call our Legal Advice line at 800-834-5001 Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday from 9am to 12 noon.

My wife was told to begin work as an IHSS provider pending final eligibility of background check. At that time she disclosed her arrest history, but was told it was fine. Now 6 months later she is being told she is ineligible and wont be paid!

John Tovar | Aug 18, 2021
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 18, 2021

Mr. Tovar, Please call the Hotline number with your question, 800-834-5001. Thank you

Can you give legal advice for divorce? My husband wants a divorce and he is an attorney as well and makes all the money so I have very little to protect myself and need some guidance on what to do next.

Christie Ford | Aug 18, 2021
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 18, 2021

Ms. Ford, Please call our Intake and Assessment Hotline number at 800-834-5001.

I just got served that im being sued by a credit card company can you assist with this i just dont want them to garnish my wages

LIZ Ramos | Aug 18, 2020
Gloria | Aug 18, 2020

Just file for bankruptcy if the total amount is over 10 grand. No credit card company will go after you after you file for bankruptcy. If you owe less than 10 grand, just pay it off. Trust me, bankruptcy is not as bad as it sounds and can give you peace of mind

Do you do expungements

A Google User | Aug 18, 2020
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 18, 2020

Yes, we do. If you need our help, please call our Intake and Assessment hotline at 800-834-5001 for screening.

I worked for the post office, as a holiday temp for seven weeks. I received what I thought was a final paycheck from them, for accrued vacation time . Now they've sent me a bill, claiming that the pay was in error. Do I re-pay it? it was their error

Nina Infante | Aug 18, 2020
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 18, 2020

Thank you for your question. I am sorry but we do not have an employment law practice at Community Legal Aid SoCal. You may want to contact the California State Department of Fair Employment and Housing to ask this question.

Filing taxes this year,just lost my job in Jan.,Owe taxes from 2009,will it be wipe out 10 years limitation

debbie keyes | Aug 18, 2020
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 18, 2020

Ms. Keyes, For your tax controversy question, please call our hotline number 800-834-5001.

... bookstore lost in eviction hearing, even though landlord included amounts other than rent, which is apparently an "illegal eviction." If true, is there any recourse? Sheriff to lock out in next week or so.

Mike Randall | Aug 18, 2020
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 18, 2020

Please call our hotline number 800-834-5001 to find out if we can help you. Thank you.

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Do you help with rental assistance?

Unknown Unknown | Aug 18, 2020
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 18, 2021

For any questions about our services, please call our Intake and Assessment Hotline number, 800-834-5001.

Will they help me fill out forms for paternity custody

slime girls | Aug 18, 2020
Doug Davidson | Aug 18, 2020

Yes. Just call the general number and someone will help you.

I need some advices with my custody paper, can they help me out?

Paola Moreno | Aug 18, 2020
Mark Arrington | Aug 18, 2020

Sometimes they have you come in for a interview. As far as I know seniors, bankruptcy and SSI SSP help is there main focus.

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I have been with my husband for a total of 36 years . 30 years living together and 6 years married , which is a total of 36 years Am I entitle to half of his income

Darlene Valdez | Aug 18, 2020
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 18, 2020

If you need legal assistance, please our hotline number 800-834-5001 to determine if we can help you.

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Set up a living trust?

robert lee | Aug 18, 2020
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 18, 2020

Mr. Lee, Please call our hotline. The number is 800-834-5001.

I need to file an appeal for SSDI, any suggestions for a referral atty?

Ned Monaghan | Aug 18, 2020
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 18, 2020

Mr. Monaghan, if you have not done so already, please do call our toll free hotline number 800-834-5001.

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Husband transferred from Local 652 to another union out of state. Trust fund won’t release his vacation fund monies without me (his wife) being served a notice to pay or quit and eviction notice...is this legal? Discrimination issue too...need help!

Caryn Flynn | Aug 19, 2019
Millie Heur | Aug 19, 2019

Call the Community Legal Aid SoCal hotline number, 800-834-5001.

For an eviction do you need to be served or a letter though the mail?

Kathy Moiseoff | Aug 19, 2019
Kisty Hahn | Aug 19, 2019

First they need to try n serve you personally in your hand and if after 3 times they still are unable to personally serve you they may do a substitute of service to someone you live with or work with over age of 18 yrs old and then if they do that the server also must mail a prepaid first class stamp on an envelope with summons & complaint to Defendant enclosed, and IF they are unsucessful trying daily that route for 10 days they may ask the court after proof of necessary steps taken and still un sucessful to serve anyone papers they may request an Order to Post and mail from the court or judge to serve you that way.

A credit card company has put a wage garnishment on my wages. I am disabled and have very little income. I am married with three children. Do you help in a case like mine?

Tony Cervero | Aug 19, 2019
Gary Collins | Aug 19, 2019

I am not sure if they do that, call them! I was just a client and they didn't do anything for me! Sorry,

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I got ripped off for my tile saw and tools from a house flipper and the guy lied to cops and said it was a deposit. Which is not true.

Tri Carr | Aug 19, 2019
Cecilia Le | Aug 19, 2019

If you would like to sue this person in Small Claims for an amount up to $10,000, you can. They offer free in person assistance for Small Claims Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Their phone lines are open Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm if you have any additional small claims related questions. Small claims is only for monetary dispute issues, and you will need this person's information such as name and address.

I can I just do a walk in or is it all set by appointment I'm having a rough time with my ex and it's been difficult???

Michael Adams | Aug 19, 2019
Denise Kay | Aug 19, 2019

I left a lot of comments below a bit ago but you're best off having a an appointment but if it's an emergency I would surely stop in there and see if they can help you. Two two

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I need a legal aid attorney for an upcoming child support hearing would that be possible???

Alex Armendariz | Aug 19, 2018
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 19, 2019

Dear Mr. Armendariz, Please call our Hotline number, 1-800-834-5001 and they can let you know.

I got fired from a preschool new director because she accused me saying that a parent complained that I yelled at a child. It's not true. Someone told me that it's wrongful termination. Can Legal aid society help me?

Abby Zaragoza | Aug 19, 2018
Rosemary Gonzalez | Aug 19, 2018

I believe they can or they will guide you as to where to go or what to do. Make sure to call and make Notes.

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IN other words father is a deadbeat dad who’s tolerating my child to do whatever wants that’s why my child won’t come back home with me. We have 50/50 child custody. What are can I do to get my child even if my child refuses to come with me? Pls help

luna Frey | Aug 19, 2018
Denise Kay | Aug 19, 2018

luna, sorry to hear your struggles. please contact the legal aid via phone or email. be dilligent, as they may not respond immediately. you will need to qualify financially to get thrir help. please check the website listed. all the best to you

Can they help me with banqurecy case.

Jessica Espinoza | Aug 19, 2018
Leonard Munoz | Aug 19, 2018

As long as you are low income yes i think they can help you.

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What can you do in assisting me with the Eviction process? I was just served summons unlawful detainer-eviction

s b | Aug 19, 2018
Rosemary Gonzalez | Aug 19, 2018

S B don't worry Eviction are so easy to fight in court but you have to know What to say to a judge and on Paper work. Call legal aid and press One I think that's the Option to check if you qualify for free legal aid very easy . Have ready your income to say you dont need to show them proof just a verbal saying of your income and I think your rent amount. If you qualify Then they let you speak to 3 attorneys for free 30 mnts. I've done it all. You get the attorney's private cell phone number which I was surprised. Then have ready your questions and paper and pencil write down all they tell you. Then if you not satisfied call Legal aid again and they give you another 3 attorney's number. But if you dont qualify they can still give you attorney's referral numbers. In the State of California tenants are Protected by a lot of Laws ask Attorney's or a Para Legal. 1st. A LandLord has to give you a Proper Written Legal Notice to leave property. Go to Court they Have Help Center in there

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Mrs. Yolanda. I await your call. I cannot communicate with you. I cannot find the address. In Anaheim, I'm sorry.

Dunia Abrego | Aug 19, 2018
Rosemary Gonzalez | Aug 19, 2018

What address is Mrs. Dunia Abrego looking for? I am Rosemary, maybe I can help you

Can I get help filling out paperwork for a Startup Nonprofit 501(c3)?

Cathy Marquez | Aug 19, 2018
Michele Del Valle | Aug 19, 2018

You need to call and ask.

Can you help with filing in court the change in 288C?

Sue Clinton | Aug 19, 2018
Denise Kay | Aug 19, 2018

Hi Sue thank you for reaching out but I am not with the legal aid I just posted information about how they were able to help me. You would have to contact them or check their website to see what they would be capable of doing. Give me the questions let me know. Sincerely, Denise

How do I schedule an appointment?

Ron Shelton | Aug 19, 2018
Denise Kay | Aug 19, 2018

Hey Ron you are best to have an appointment so double check their website about doing so in advance. Also you can check to see if you qualify financially for their legal assistance because if you don't then they will not help you.

How do I schedu8le an Appointment??

Ron Shelton | Aug 19, 2018
psco2007 | Aug 19, 2018

Call them.

My adult son is on disability and needs my help with legal matter. He wants to file for change in 288c. Can we make an appt. in Orange county office for advice? thank you.

Sue Clinton | Aug 19, 2018
psco2007 | Aug 19, 2018

Yes, call them. They will be happy to help.

This office help with conservatorship?

Sandra Guzman | Aug 19, 2018
Michele Del Valle | Aug 19, 2018

Call then u will not get free legal advice this way. We that answer questions do not work for them not are we attornies.

I would like to inquire if a cemetery company can sell one of your plots that you own, without your knowledge? If they can't what is my recourse?

Sheila Waddell | Aug 19, 2018
Denise Kay | Aug 19, 2018

I would Google the best you can but I will also check the law library in Santa Ana if you needed to. I would say no it's yours.

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I am receiving calls from a restricted number leaving messages saying they will be serving me between 3-5pm in the afternoon and if I'm not at my residence or work (I'm a SAHM) then it's a acknowledgement that the debt attached to my social

Regina Cuadra | Aug 19, 2018
Lisa T | Aug 19, 2019

Probably a scam. Process servers do not call and make announcements.....they just show up. U can block restricted #'s.....block them!

Part 3 of 3 It takes how long to change one's name or identity and would you recommend that for someone in my situation?

dmstar1956 | Aug 19, 2018
MATTHEW Gates | Aug 19, 2019

Again, am not an attorney, but the self help center at courthouse would be a good place to start.

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I have a son who is 22 years old. He got out of jail about a year ago and on probation in OC. Due to homelessness, no transportation in LA, he did not go to probation appointments. He now has a warrant. What can we be done to get probation again.

Edward Montano | Aug 19, 2018
L L | Aug 19, 2019

There are agencies that can help him but he needs to reach out. He can get bus tickets or possibly a bus pass so he can make his appointments. He should probably call his probation officer to see what to do and explain why he wasnt going in. He should ask if he should turn himself in, but either way he needs to make things right and not get in any deeper. He will never be able to find a job unless he does this. Good luck to both of you.

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won a small claims judgement , how do i collect,?

STEPHEN Wilson | Aug 19, 2018
L L | Aug 19, 2019

Here is something that may help you: http://www.courts.ca.gov/1014.htm Collect Your Judgment Print Español If you win the case and the judge issues a judgment in your favor, you can collect your judgment. You cannot start collecting until: The time to appeal runs out (30 days after entry of the judgment); or If there was an appeal and you won, after the appeal decision (judgment) is sent back to the small claims court, usually about 10 days after the appeal decision. The court will not collect the money for you. But the court will issue the orders and other documents you may need to collect your judgment from the debtor (the party that owes you money). Keep in mind that not all judgments are collectible because the debtor may not have any income or property of value.

my husband had his license revoked for life for wreckless driving he served jail time and now needs his license to work how do we reinstate it.

Rebecca Rodriguez | Aug 19, 2018
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office | Aug 19, 2019

Ms. Rodriguez, you can contact our Hotline number. It is 1-800-834-5001.

I own home and rent a room the person who rents the room has not paid their rent for January yet what type of notice do I need to give him to evict him

Douglas Cramer | Aug 19, 2018
Bluemooner Studios | Aug 19, 2018

Three day notice to quit or leave and 30 day notice to vacate

My husband has a big van in the garage since 23years it's non operating,plus some boxes having old stuff ,so no body can use the garage my son got a new car he do not want to parking in the street what we can do to get rid of the van

Eivet Tadros | Aug 19, 2018
psco2007 | Aug 19, 2018

Call one of the non-profits that ask for cars, running or not. They'll tow it away and you might get a small tax deduction.

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Renter rights in regards to plumbing issues. Back up drains?

Menhyon Johnson | Aug 19, 2018
psco2007 | Aug 19, 2018

They will help you with the problem. Bring any documentation and pics.

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