Free Legal Help Programs

We offer free legal help to low-income qualified individuals and families with cases in Alameda County through several programs.

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CLASP

Community Legal Assistance Saturday Program 15-minute phone consultation with an attorney in any area of law. When: First Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Phone intake) How: Call (510) 485-9933 during intake hours. Consultations happen later that afternoon.

 

Bankruptcy

Understanding debt relief options, preparing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy petitions, and post-bankruptcy court support. 

For low-income individuals in Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Del Norte, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, and Sonoma Counties. 

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Property Transfer

One-on-one phone consultations for homeowners on property assessment and tax questions, transfers to family or a revocable trust, probate, and Proposition 19. In partnership with the Alameda County Assessor’s Office and Alameda County Law Library.

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Low-Income Landlord Clinic

Phone consultations and document preparation assistance with non-payment of rent cases. Assistance with negotiations on the Mandatory Settlement Conference Calendar at the Hayward Hall of Justice (Shriver Housing Program).

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Family Law (English & Spanish)

One-time help from a volunteer attorney with understanding your rights and completing family law court paperwork. Also available in Spanish.

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Family Law Day of Court

If you are scheduled on a self-represented litigant family law calendar at the Hayward Hall of Justice, on the day of your court hearing, volunteer attorneys and Court Self-Help staff help with court forms, spousal and child support calculations, drafting orders, and final judgment paperwork. In partnership with the Court and Self-Help Center.

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Family Law Status Conference

If you are scheduled on the Self-Represented Litigant Status Conference calendar at the Hayward Hall of Justice, volunteer attorneys and Court Self-Help staff can explain the court process, help complete or fix your forms, and guide you toward judgment or trial scheduling. In partnership with the Court and Self-Help Center.

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Shriver Custody Clinic

Free legal help during court hearings about custody or visitation on self-represented family law calendars at the Hayward Hall of Justice. Representation for both parents if neither has an attorney.

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Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) Clinic

Survivors of domestic violence can get help with completing petitions and writing declarations. Call the Family Violence Law Center to schedule: (510) 208-3557