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Walk-In Legal Clinics

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LASSD Clinics are closed on court holidays.  Check court holidays

Eviction Defense Walk-in Clinic

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To get help responding to your eviction (unlawful detainer) you can come to Legal Aid Society’s walk-in clinic located at the Hall of Justice courthouse in Downtown San Diego. No appointment is needed and services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

We can help you prepare an answer to an Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) lawsuit, or we can help you ask the court for more time to move if you have a notice to vacate from the Sheriff.     

Location:  

Hall of Justice
330 W. Broadway, 2nd floor, Room 251
San Diego, CA  92101

Hours:  Monday through Friday

8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Conservatorship Clinic

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At our walk-in Conservatorship clinic, you can get help and information on the process to petition the court for Conservatorship of the Person.  We can also help with basic written objections and with a competing petition.  We do not help prepare evidence for trial or with any discovery or motions.  The clinic helps participants on a first-come, first-served basis. We can only help if you are not represented by a lawyer. We also provide information regarding alternatives to Conservatorship. 

Go directly to our walk-in Conservatorship clinic location to get information, education, and assistance completing paperwork related to the Conservatorship process.

No appointment is needed, and services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Location: 

Central Courthouse
1100 Union Street, 5th Floor (Room 541 between Dept 501 and Dept 502)
San Diego, CA 92101

Hours:  Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM - Noon and 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tax Walk-In Clinic

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We help with federal tax disputes and for some CA state tax issues including audits, missing refunds or payments, and tax debt payment plans.

Location:
San Diego County Law Library
1105 Front St
San Diego, CA 92101

Hours: Last Wednesday of every month 12:30 to 3:00 PM 

Services are provided on a first come, first served basis.

Name and Gender Marker Changes Clinic

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Go directly to our walk-in Name and Gender Marker Change clinic to get information, education, and assistance completing paperwork to legally change your name or gender marker.  No appointment is needed, and services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.  

Location: Hall of Justice, 330 W. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Room 251, San Diego, CA 92101

Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 

Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinic

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We help people on a first-come, first-served basis with paperwork for a Petition for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order or a Response to a Domestic Violence Restraining Order.  We help with forms and explain how to handle a restraining order case in court.  We do not offer in-court representation.

South County

Location:  South County Courthouse, 500 Third Avenue, Room 155 Chula Vista, CA  91910

Hours:  Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. - Noon and 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Free parking at courthouse parking lots or in the neighborhood.

East County

Location:  East County Courthouse, 250 E. Main Street 1st Floor, El Cajon, CA 92020

Hours:  Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. - Noon and 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Free parking at courthouse parking lots, overflow court parking or in the neighborhood.

 

Civil Harassment and Elder Abuse Restraining Order Clinics

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We help people on a first-come, first-served basis who want to request a Civil Harassment or Elder Abuse Restraining Order, or respond to a Civil Harassment or Elder Abuse Restraining Order.  We help with forms and explain how to handle a restraining order case. 

South County

Location:  South County Courthouse, 500 Third Avenue, Room 155, Chula Vista, CA  91910

Hours:  Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. - Noon and 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Free parking at courthouse parking lots or in the neighborhood.

East County

Location:  East County Courthouse, 250 E. Main Street 1st Floor, El Cajon, CA 92020

Hours:  Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. - Noon and 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Free parking at courthouse parking lots, overflow court parking or in the neighborhood.

Downtown San Diego

Location: Hall of Justice Courthouse, 330 W. Broadway, 2nd Floor (Room 251), San Diego, CA 92101

Hours:  Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. - Noon 

Parking is a challenge. Be prepared.  You may have to pay for metered parking or a parking lot.  There are trolley and bus stops near the Courthouse.

 

Unemployment Insurance Benefits Clinic

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LASSD can provide advice and information about applying for Unemployment Insurance Benefits with EDD.

We can also help with Notices of Determination, Notices of Denial and Notices of Ruling, including advice and assistance with appeals to an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) or California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB).

Our UIB Team can help with Notices of Overpayment and Benefit Overpayment Collection Notices, including advice and assistance with Installment Agreements and Overpayment Waivers.

Location: San Diego County Law Library
1105 Front St.
San Diego, CA 92101

Hours: Last Wednesday of every month 12:30 to 3:00 PM 

 

Bankruptcy Self-Help Center

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Attend in person at the Bankruptcy Courthouse second floor law library or zoom in with your own device at home.

Instructions to Get Help

1. Obtain and fill out an Intake form. Obtain forms from:

U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse Lobby
325 West F Street
San Diego, CA 92101

2. Fax, regular mail, email the intake to Legal Aid, or bring it in person.
Mail: Legal Aid Society of San Diego
110 South Euclid Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
Email: BKclinic@lassd.org
Fax: 619-263-5697

*Intake must be signed on page 2 and page 4

3. Let us know if you prefer Zoom from your own device at home or in person at the Courthouse.

Location:
U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse, Second Floor Law Library
325 West F Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Hours: Every Wednesday (except major holidays) from 2-4pm.

 

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