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Pro Bono Program
Children & Youth Advocacy Project (CYAP)
Domestic Violence Clinic South County Courthouse
Temporary Restraining Order Clinic
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The Legal Aid Society Pro Bono Program is staffed by dedicated
professionals: attorneys, advocates, law students, and others who provide
valuable legal services without pay. With the support of more than 250
volunteers, Pro Bono Program staff and volunteers provided approximately
10,000 hours of legal assistance each year.
Children & Youth Advocacy Project (CYAP)
CYAP helps young persons with developmental disabilities obtain federal and state mandated transition services in their Individualized education Program through clinical advice, direct advocacy, and legal life skills education seminars.
If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact Summer Stech at 1-877-534-2524 Ext. 2614.
Civil Temporary Restraining Order Clinic
Pro Bono volunteers assist participants in preparing documents necessary for the hearing for individuals involved in harassment, stalking and violence issues between individuals who are not family members. Eligible clients receive legal consultation and/or representation.
Date: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Place: San Diego Superior Court - South County
500 Third Avenue - Room 158
Chula Vista, CA 91910
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Date: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Place: San Diego Superior Court
Hall of Justice
300 W. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Civil Business Filing Office
San Diego, CA 92101
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Date: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (M, W ,F) and 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (T, Th)
Place: San Diego Superior Court - East County
250 E. Main Street, next to Department 1
El Cajon, CA 92020
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Conservatorship Clinic
Pro Bono volunteers assist participants in preparing documents necessary for Conservatorship of the Person Limited conservatorship of hte Person. Eligible clients receive legal consultation.
Date: Tuesday mornings, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Place: Madge Bradley Courthouse
1409 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Consumer issues involving credit and small claims court advice. Back to top.
Domestic Violence Clinic South County Courthouse
Pro Bono volunteers assist participants in preparing documents necessary for the hearing for individuals involved in harassment, stalking and violence issues between individuals who are family members or have been involved in a dating relationship. Eligible clients receive legal consultation and/or representation.
Date: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Place: San Diego Superior Court - South County
500 Third Avenue - Room 155
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Economic Impact Program for non-profit organizations. Services include establishing 501(c)3 status and providing tax advice regarding fundraising activities. Back to top.
Economic Impact Program
Advocates for low-income taxpayers how have disputes with the Internal Revenue Service. Provide advice and representation to taxpayers trying to resolve tax controversies through the IRS internal appeals procedures or through litigation in federal court. Assist at monthly clinics and represent taxpayer client before the IRS or in court. Training and mentoring are provided. Volunteer attorneys and certified public accountants are needed.
Date: Last Wednesday of the month, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: San Diego County Public Law Library
1105 Front Street
San Diego, CA 92101
For more information call Shahin Rahimi 1-877-534.2524 Ext. 2602. Back to top.
Education representation at school expulsion proceedings and help with developing individual education plans. Back to top.
Estate Planning Services helps clients to write wills and powers of attorney. Back to top.
Homeless Prevention Advocacy (HAP) provides advice for clients about Unlawful Detainer defenses. Volunteers assist in the completion of benefit application forms, filing appeals, tracking down missing checks, and in general, dealing with the Social Security and Welfare offices. Since its inception, HAP has given assistance to thousands of homeless persons. Back to top.
Mediation victim/youth offender, family intervention, and group conferencing. Back to top.
Unlawful Detainer Clinics (Answers, Ex-Parte, Motion to Convert)
Date: Monday & Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Place: San Diego Superior Court
Hall of Justice
330 West Broadway, 2nd Floor (Civil Business Filing Office)
San Diego, CA 92101
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Date: This clinic operates on:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Place: San Diego Superior Court - South County
500 Third Avenue - Room 158
Chula Vista, CA 91910
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Date: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (M, W, F) and 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (T, Th)
Place: San Diego Superior Court - East County
250 E. Main Street, next to Department 1
El Cajon, CA 92020
 
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