If you do not understand anything about this website or if you are having trouble completing your court forms, contact a lawyer. If you represent yourself and fill out your own court forms, we recommend that you have them reviewed by a lawyer before filing them. You can get a referral to an attorney or legal aid group from the local Santa Clara County Bar Association. Your phone number is 408-971-6822. The California courts website also has online resources that can help you find help. Upsolve – Find free legal help to file for bankruptcy. Keep in mind that Chapter 7 insolvency information will remain on your credit file for 10 years. This can make it difficult to get loans, buy a home, take life insurance or get a job. Learn more about bankruptcy and other options for dealing with debt. This guide has been prepared for general information purposes only. The information contained herein does not constitute legal advice. Legal advice depends on the specific circumstances of each situation.

In addition, the law may vary from state to state. Some information in this guide may not be correct for your condition. To find local resources, visit LawHelp.org and select your state. Pro Bono and Free Legal Aid – Find free or low-income legal assistance. Information about the law or tools to solve simple legal problems. To read all the guides in this series, visit lawhelpny.org or LawHelp.org. National Disability Rights Network – Find one legal advisor per state for people with disabilities. Many legal aid offices may be able to resolve other issues such as immigration, consumers and people with disabilities. Some legal aid centres focus on one area of law, such as disability law or housing law. Some legal aid offices receive funding from the government, which may limit the type of cases they can accept. The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Policy Office, Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP) maintains the list of pro bono legal service providers or the “List”.

The list is published quarterly (January, April, July and October). The list is at the heart of EOIR`s efforts to improve the scope and quality of representation before its arbitrators and is an essential tool for informing individuals in EOIR proceedings of the pro bono legal services available. The rules for qualified organizations, pro bono referral services, and attorneys to be included in the list are found in the Code of Federal Regulations, 8 C.F.R. § 1003.61 et seq. (80 Fed. Reg. 59503). In addition to asking friends and family for the name of a good lawyer or checking the phone book, you can find legal help online. Pro bono programs match low-income clients with pro bono lawyers who agree to take on their cases free of charge. The email must include an explanation of the requested change(s) and your contact information.

The list is updated quarterly (January, April, July and October) and all update requests must be submitted at least 4 weeks before the end of the quarter in which you request an update. Providers whose application is pending or who are currently on the list must notify OLAP in writing within 10 business days if the provider`s contact information has changed, if any restrictions on the provision of pro bono legal services have changed, or if the provider is no longer eligible to be added to the list. See 8 C.F.R. § 1003.66. If OLAP is not notified, the vendor name can be removed from the list. See 8 C.F.R. § 1003.65. The State Bar Association funds legal aid organizations across the state that provide legal services to low- and middle-income Californians. These organizations focus on your issues, from custody and family law to disability rights and veterans` benefits.

Seniors Care Locator – Enter your postal code to find local offices for legal and senior care organizations. To find a legal aid office near you: Go to www. LawHelp.org and choose the state you live in to find out who in your state can help you solve your legal problem. I do not have legal immigration status. Can legal aid help me? Each legal aid agency has its own rules about who is eligible for its services. However, if you are a victim of violent crime or domestic violence, legal aid can certainly help protect you from domestic violence or abuse, even if you do not have legal immigration status. If you are a victim of domestic violence, legal aid can also apply for immigration on your behalf. Some legal aid organizations specialize in a wide range of immigration law issues.

Go to www. LawHelp.org to get information about the rules of the legal aid offices in your area. Are there cases where legal aid is not being addressed? Legal aid in civil matters does not deal with cases of pecuniary damage such as medical malpractice, car accidents, traffic offences or criminal cases. (For the difference between civil and criminal cases, see The differences between the criminal court and the civil court). What can I expect from a lawyer? Legal aid lawyers have the same qualifications as other lawyers. Everything you tell your lawyer is confidential, which means it will not be shared with anyone outside the legal aid office. Since everything you tell your lawyer is confidential, tell your lawyer the truth. Your lawyer can help you better if you tell your lawyer the truth. I am not eligible for legal aid, where can I get help? Everyone should have access to a lawyer to help them resolve legal issues. For tips on how to find the right lawyer, questions to ask when hiring a lawyer, and how to avoid fraud, check out our free legal information. Legal Services Corporation (LSC) – Find legal help for low-income individuals and families.

Our mission is to provide pro bono legal services, education and advice to qualified low-income residents of Riverside County. LawHelp Interactive helps you fill out legal forms. On October 1, 2015, the Department amended the regulation on the former list of independent legal service providers in 8 C.F.R. § 1003.61 et seq. The amendments renamed the list to the “Pro Bono Legal Service Provider List” and significantly revised the registration requirements. Changes to the rule include: organizations and lawyers must provide at least 50 hours per year of pro bono legal services in each immigration court where they are on the list, so that public comments on qualified applicants waiting can be added to the list; and require recertification of suppliers every 3 years from the date of registration. For a copy of the final Federal Register rule, click here. There are legal aid offices (also called legal counsel) in the United States.

Legal aid organizations are non-profit organizations that provide free legal aid to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer.