Community Legal Aid SoCal

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Community Legal Aid SoCal provides compassionate, holistic, and impactful legal services to eligible low-income residents of Orange and southeast Los Angeles Counties. www.communitylegalsocal.org

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Text that states, "Wondering if you qualify for CalFresh*? Call us! 714-571-5200. *CalFresh is monthly food assistance." There is a Community Legal Aid SoCal logo and a food (assorted vegetables) icon.
Photo of Kate Marr, Executive Director of Community Legal Aid SoCal standing against a garden and lawn with the United States Capitol building in the background.
Blue background graphic with text that states, "More than 2.8 Million People Could Lose Access to Legal Aid." Below the text is the Legal Services Corporation logo on the left and the Community Legal Aid SoCal logo on the right.
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Four staff members of Community Legal Aid SoCal standing with Judge Filer (in the center) at the Mobile Expungement Clinic at Compton College. Two women on left and one woman and one man to the right of Judge Filer.
Graphic with the Community Legal Aid SoCal logo and a photo of a key in a door has text that states, "Eviction Defense Clinic - Have you received a notice from your landlord or the court about your housing? Call us at 714-571-5200 or go to our website to apply for assistance*, www.communitylegalsocal.org." *Assistance is not guaranteed. We will provide advices and help to qualifying clients.
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Three women standing in a hallway with a stocked food pantry behind them.
Photograph of the summer law clerks who are currently working at Community Legal Aid SoCal. They are standing against a wall mural.
Description of Graphic: Text stating, "If you are currently involved in, or may potentially become involved in, a small claims court action in Orange County, our small claim advisors might be able to help. Call for information, forms, & procedures. Monday 9 am to 6 pm, Tuesday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm, 714-571-5200 Main Hotline or 714-845-7560 Small Claims direct line."
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Image: Community Legal Aid SoCal logo in the left corner and judge's gavel in the right corner. Text: The prospect of going to court alone to fight for your home, safety, or benefits is terrifying. Community Legal Aid SoCal]
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Image Text: For every $1 invested, civil legal aid returns an [Image Text: For every $1 invested, civil legal aid returns an of $7.
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Image Text: We're here for you. 714-571-5200 www.communitylegalsocal.org
Image of outline drawing of California with overlayed text: 433,231 people in California would lose access to vital legal assistance. Cutting legal aid costs more than it saves.
Image description: Text that states, "Our Consumer Defense Unit can assist clients with: Consumer Debt, Harassment by Debt Collectors, Loans, Lawsuits by Debt Collectors, Credit Reporting Issues, Common Scams and Pitfalls, Identity Theft issues."
Image Text: When a person reaches out to an LSC-funded legal services organization, there is an almost 1 in 2 chance that the organization does not have the capacity to support them.
Image of middle-aged man looking at a computer and the words, "Are you facing an eviction? You may be eligible for free legal help. Call our hotline today! 714-571-5200."
A photo of senior South Asian couple looking at paperwork with the words, "Are you having problems accessing your public benefits? You may be eligible for free legal help. Call our hotline today! 714-571-5200. communitylegalsocal.org This program is funded in part through a grant to the City of Costa Mesa from the Department of Housing and Urban Development."
April 25, 2026 – Cal State Fullerton (Pollak Library) 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM May 7, 2026 – Cal Poly Pomona (CPP Campus) 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM May 26, 2026 – Citrus College (Campus) 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM May 30, 2026 – LA Law Library 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM June 6, 2026 – LA Superior Court Mobile Expungement Clinic (Compton; location TBD) 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM July 25, 2026 – LA Superior Court Mobile Expungement Clinic (location TBD) 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
[Image Text: From the moment I contacted Community Legal Aid SoCal, I felt supported. I was treated with kindness, patience, and respect. I am especially grateful for the help of one of the Vietnamese translators, Kate, whose assistance ensured that I could fully understand every step of the process and communicate my concerns. The team's support made me feel heard and reassured during a very difficult times. -CLA SoCal Client]
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[Image Text: We're Hiring! + Staff Attorney - Immigration + Staff Paralegal - Immigration + Staff Attorney - Eviction Diversion + Staff Paralegal - Eviction Diversion + Case Manager + Staff Attorney - Compton Self-Help Center + Attorney Fellowship - Consumer Defense Apply on our website: www.communitylegalsocal.org/get-involved/careers]
[Image Text: $28,000]
Photo of the masthead Management Information Exchange Journal and the article Legal Aid in the Wake of Disaster: Lesson from the Eaton and Palisades Wildfires written by Diego Cartegena, President & CEO of Bet Tzedek Legal Services and Kate Marr, Executive Director of Community Legal Aid SoCal
Image of an older Asian man wearing glasses with the following text: Do you need help with SSI, SSDI, or CalFresh? You may be eligible for free legal help. Call our hotline today! 714-571-5200, COMMUNITYLEGALSOCAL.ORG. This program is funded in part through a grant to the City of Costa Mesa from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Asian woman sitting at a desk looking at a person in the foreground with back to the viewer. Text states, "Do you need help with a legal problems related to housing? You may be eligible for free legal help. Call our Hotline today! 714-571-5200 and communitylegalsocal.org. Community Legal Aid SoCal logo at the top left section of the graphic.
Image Text: 1.2 Million People Community Legal Aid SoCal logo on the bottom right
People wearing lime green Stay House LA T-shirts are seated in the Los Angeles City Council chambers. Bottom left to right are Yvonne Mariajimenez @nlsapgh.bsky.social, Kate Marr (CLA SoCal), Elena Popp (Eviction Defense Network). Top row left to right are Diego Cartagena @bettzedeklegal.bsky.social, Silvia Argueta @legalaidla.bsky.social, Chancela Al-Mansour (Housing Rights Center)
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Graphic image has white text on a maroon background. White Community Legal Aid SoCal logo at bottom. Image Text: What happens when a person does not get the civil legal help they need? Loss of Rights and/or Property: In civil matters like eviction, you can lose your home and access to future housing. Financial Consequences: Those sued for unpaid debts could be financially devastated by unfavorable judgments without the ability to manage or negotiate claims effectively. Emotional and Mental Stress: Facing legal problems without an attorney is incredibly stressful. Inequality of Justice: The legal system is meant to be fair, but those who cannot afford legal help are at a serious disadvantage in court or negotiations.
A photo collage of three photos. Photo on the left is of two staff member/attendees of Legal Aid Day in Sacramento standing in front of the Capitol building. Photo on the top right is of a staff member/attendee holding a sign stating "Legal Aid Keeps Families Healthy" while standing in front of the Capitol building, and photo on bottom right is of a series of legal aid buttons on a blue bandana.
Image Text: 9th Annual Civil Legal Aid Day in Sacramento Stand Up for Justice with Legal Aid! PRESS CONFERENCE & RALLY WHEN Thursday, February 26th, 10AM WHERE California State Capitol West Steps Hosted by the Legal Aid Association of California & Western Center on Law and Poverty
[Image Text: Providing holistic, compassionate, client-centered services means: Never judging our clients; Respecting their culture and speaking their language; Offering case management services; Educating and supporting clients to make sound and safe choices; Practicing trauma-informed care]
Two women on a platform, one on the left is a brunette and represents the Orange County Bar Association and the one on the right is blonde and represents Community Legal Aid SoCal. They are in a conference room holding a big check made payable to Community Legal Aid SoCal.
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