Referrals & Links
Links to Court Self-Help Information
Self-Help Referrals
There are many things that 91重口 helps with. To see what services we offer, please click here.
The list below has referrals to other service providers. LAFLA is not responsible for services given by other agencies.
Topics for referrals:
- Bankruptcy
- Car Crashes/Accidents
- Civil Rights
- Conservatorship
- Consumer Problems
- Court Websites (local)
- Credit Counseling
- Criminal Law
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
- Employment Discrimination
- Eviction (Unlawful Detainer)
- Expungements/Record Clearing
- Family Law
- Guardianship
- Housing
- Housing Conditions/Living Conditions/Habitability
- Housing Discrimination/Fair Housing
- Immigration
- Other Legal Aid Organizations
- Legal Information
- Mediation Services
- Misconduct (Attorneys)
- Police Misconduct
- Private Attorney Referrals
- Probate, Wills
- Rent Control Enforcement
- Self-Help Centers (of other legal aid organizations)
- Shelters
- Small Claims
- Social Services
- Student Loans
- Utility Assistance Programs
- Veterans
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy self-help desk located in the Federal Building downtown:
300 N. Los Angeles St.
1st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. – noon and 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., except for court holidays.
The bankruptcy self-help desk can provide you information about the following:
- Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 bankruptcy information
- Bankruptcy forms and access to reference materials
- Referrals for additional legal assistance
This self-help desk is run by .
Car Crashes/Accidents
213-736-1145
213-974-9759
Civil Rights
213-977-9500
323-296-2630
213-629-2512
800-776-5746
Conservatorship
Bet Tzedek offers a remote Self-Help Conservatorship clinic:
Email: cclinic@bettzedek.org
Phone: (323) 549-5863
Click here for the program flyer.
Consumer Problems
Consumer Affairs (Asuntos de/ Consumidor) 800-952-5210
(Reportar Servicios de Negocios Malos) 310-945-3166
800-593-8222
213-736-1145
(Mal Conducta de Doctor/Borde de Medico) 800-633-2322
Public Counsel 213-385-2977 ext 704
Court Websites
Credit Counseling
800-750-2227 (First consultation free, sliding scale after)
Criminal Law
213-974-2811, 210 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Certificate of Rehabilitation (Public Defender’s Office) 213-974-3057
Victims of Violent Crime Applications-Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office 213-978-2097
Victim Compensation and Government Claims Bureau (State of California) 800-777-9229
Divorce
LAFLA offers several divorce orientation workshops in English, Spanish and Khmer. Click here to see workshop schedule and locations.
Domestic Violence
If you are in immediate danger, please dial 911.
National Domestic Violence Hotline (shelter or other safety information) 800-799-7233, 800-787-3224 (TTY/TDD)
Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline 800-798-3600
Click here for a list of emergency shelters.
LAFLA operates three Domestic Violence Clinics in Downtown LA, Long Beach and Santa Monica. We also offer direct services to survivors of domestic violence, click here for more information.
Long Beach City Prosecutor 562-570-5600
LA County District Attorney, Long Beach Courthouse 562-247-2000
Long Beach Police Dept. Domestic Violence Unit 562-570-7277
Victim Witness Assistance Program 562-247-2068 or 800-380-3811
Domestic violence agencies that provide counseling and case management:
213-745-6434, 213-222-1237, 310-370-5902, 310-379-3620, 562-388-7652
800-339-3940
800-585-6231
424-293-2259
877-988-5559
, Long Beach/Orange County 562-594-4555
800-479-7328
877-275-4537
323-993-7669
626-793-3385, 310-392-8381, 213-626-3393
, San Pedro, 310-547-9343
, Long Beach and Lakewood, 562-402-4888
, Long Beach, 562-437-4663
Support Agencies
, Long Beach 562-422-8472
, Long Beach, West Orange County 562-427-7916
877-943-5778
Batterers’ Treatment Programs
, Long Beach and West Los Angeles, 562-493-1161
, Long Beach and El Segundo, 562-989-0809
, Long Beach, Lancaster, San Fernando Valley, 562-218-4111 x 7100
Hotlines
LA County Child Abuse Hotline 800-540-4000
LA County Domestic Violence Hotline 800-978-3600
Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-4673
Suicide Crisis Line 877-727-4747
Animal Protection Services 800-540-7722
Elder Abuse
Adult Protective Services 213-351-5401
Elder Abuse Hotline (to report elder abuse in Los Angeles County) 877-477-3646
Employment Discrimination
LAFLA offers services to eligible individuals who have been the victims of employment discrimination or wage theft. Call us at 800-399-4529.
Equal Employment:
213-620-6330
Worker’s Compensation Hotline 213-576-7389
Long Beach Worker’s Comp Appeals Info (Informacion de Apelación de Compensación) 562-590-5240
California Department of Fair Employment & Housing (Discriminación y Acoso) 800-884-1684
Expungement/Record Clearing
(ANWOL), which offers clinics, legal advice, and representation.??
- Address:?PO?BOX?875288,?Los Angeles, CA?90087
- Phone: (323) 563-3575
- Fax: (323) 563-3445
- Email:?info@anewwayoflife.org
(YJC), which offers clinics and community programs including support groups and access to Transformative Justice circles (not necessarily only for youth).?
- Address:?7625 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001
- Phone:?(323) 235-4243
- Email:?michael@youth4justice.org
(LACBA), which refers lawyers.
- Phone: (213) 243-1525
Eviction (Unlawful Detainer)
You can visit ?to be referred to a legal services program and a tenants organizing group for assistance.
For tenants who need legal resources about eviction and rent debt and need to file an answer case, is here to help.?
** If you would like more information on answering the eviction (preparing the Answer and Fee Waiver) on your own, watch our how-to videos and/or . and use these forms: Answer and Request to Waive Court Fees.
The organizations below offer tenants’ rights clinics. Below their name and location is the time and day of the workshop:
3655 S. Grand Ave., Suite 250
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Thursdays 6:30 p.m.
7377 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Senior Center in Plummer Park
Wed 7:00 p.m./ Saturday 10:00 a.m.
1930 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 801
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Mondays 5-6:30 p.m.
Koreatown Tenants Defense Network
1102 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Second Tuesday of the month
6:30 p.m.
152 W. 32nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Tuesdays 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursdays 10:30 a.m. – noon
346 S. Gless St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:00-8:00 p.m. & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
323-908-3454
The following agencies may provide free representation in eviction actions on a case-by-case basis. For more information about our services, click here.
1309 E. Seventh St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Wednesday – Friday 8:30 a.m.-noon & 1:00-4:00 p.m.
213-891-2880
800-433-6251
Locations in Pacoima, El Monte, and Glendale
The following agencies offer low-cost assistance. Payment plans are available.
1930 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 208
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Walk-ins: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
213-385-8112
2500 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1050
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Monday – Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
213-736-5050
Free assistance preparing your answer to an eviction complaint:
Downtown Court
Shriver Housing Project
111 North Hill Street, Room 115
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday-CLOSED
Remote assistance: 818-492-5211
Click here for the self-help center flyer.
LAFLA Self-Help Centers will help you fill out your answer to an eviction for free. The Self-Help Centers are located in the court where your eviction case is filed. Click here for LAFLA Self-Help Center locations and hours.
The following Self-Help Centers are operated by Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County and can help you prepare an answer to your eviction:
Pasadena Self-Help Resource Center
300 E. Walnut St., Room 300
Pasadena, CA 91101
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. – noon
Van Nuys Self-Help Center
6230 Sylmar Ave., Room 350
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – noon and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fridays 8:30 a.m. – noon
Chatsworth Self-Help Center
9425 Penfield Ave., Room 2501
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Pomona Self-Help Center
400 Civic Center Plaza, Room 730
Pomona, CA 91766
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – noon and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fridays 8:30 a.m. – noon
Antelope Valley Self-Help Center
42011 4th St. West, Room 3700
Lancaster, CA 93534
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – noon & 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fridays 8:30 a.m. – noon
Family Law
The following agencies offer help in areas of family law including divorce, domestic violence, child abduction and child custody.
Mid-Wilshire Location – No walk-ins accepted
Appointments: Call for an appointment 213-388-7515
Mon 9 a.m. – noon & 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., and Tue, Thur & Fri 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Services: All types of family law
Guidelines: No representation, low-income
Cost: Donations requested
1557 Beverly Blvd. (about 1 mile west of the downtown courthouse)
Los Angeles, CA 90025
213-482-1800 (for Information)
Appointments: Walk-Ins accepted on Thursdays at noon & Fridays 8:30 a.m. First-coma, first-served; Arrive early as only 4-8 applicants are accepted each Thursday and Friday
Services: Most types of family law and adoption
Guidelines: For low to modest income
Cost: Initial orientation/consultation fee $50, sliding scale thereafter based on Income/assets (money order or credit/debit card only). Services are not free.
1241 S. Soto Street, Suite 102
Los Angeles, CA 90023
323-980-3500
Appointments: Call for appointment
Services: Family law, guardianship, government benefits, immigration & teen cases
Cost: No fee for indigent clients
Los Angeles Superior Court
111 N. HiII St.
Department 8, Room 245
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-624-3665 for information
1625 N. Schrader Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-993-7670 for general intake; 323-993-7673 for domestic violence
Appointments: Walk-in hours to make an appointment- Monday –Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – noon
Services: Legal consults in most areas of law; specific services for domestic violence and anti-violence survivors; pro per project.
Domestic violence and sexual assault services
24-hour multi-language hotlines: 1-800-339-3940
Community Center (Co-located with 91重口)
1102 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Services: Shelter, counseling, parenting, case management, job training
The following Self-Help Centers provide help with family law issues:
Pasadena Self-Help Resource Center
300 E. Walnut St.
Room 300
Pasadena, CA 91101
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Fridays 8:00 a.m. – noon
800-834-5001
Services: Family law, guardianship, housing and government benefits
Cost: Free to residents of service area who qualify
Domestic Violence Clinic
Compton (Compton Superior Courthouse)
200 W. Compton Blvd., Room 902
Compton, CA 90220
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 – 5:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Norwalk Self-Help Resource Center
12720 Norwalk Blvd., Room 104
Norwalk, CA 90650
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. – noon and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Fridays 8:00 a.m. – noon
Van Nuys Self-Help Center
6230 Sylmar Ave., Room 350
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Pomona Self-Help Center
400 Civic Center Plaza, Room 730
Pomona, CA 91766
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 noon and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Antelope Valley Self-Help Center
42011 4th St. W, Room 3700
Lancaster, CA 93534
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Other Family Law Services Agencies:
(Mantenimiento de Ni?os) 866-901-3212
(Unidad de Abduccion de Ni?o) 213-257-2677, 211 W. Temple St., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-368-6010
Guardianship
Long Beach Court Guardianship Program (Programa de Tutor legal) 562-491-5925
3333 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 550 Los Angeles, CA 90010 213-368-6010
Services: Help children re: guardianship, foster care, dependency, emancipation, education, etc. No fee for services
(323) 939-0506
3250 Wilshire Blvd.
13th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Services: Guardianship for Minors, adoption, foster care benefits, education benefits, gender affirming documentation, citizenship, public benefits
Cost: No fee for those who qualify
Public Counsel Pro Per Guardianship Clinic
2nd Floor – Room 230
111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Appointments: Walk-ins Tuesday – Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Services: Guardianship of the Person and/or of the Estate
Cost: No Fee to those who qualify
Children’s Rights Project – Extension 500
213-385-2977 or 800-870-8090
Services: Legal assistance for children and youth up to 17 years of age: Guardianship, adoption, pregnant teens, terminally ill parents, mental health, government benefits and immigration for children.
213-614-1165 Appointments Required
634 S. Spring St., Suite 727
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Cost: Sliding scale based on income & household size
Find Affordable Housing
877-428-8844 or 877-724-4775
Housing Conditions,
Living Conditions,
Habitability
Housing Conditions Enforcement
LA County Health Dept. 888-700-9995
City of LA Housing Dept. 311
Call 411 for your city’s Code Enforcement Dept.
Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety (Comprobar la Estructura de Edificio) 323-260-3450
City of Long Beach Planning & Building Department (Comprobar la Estructura de Edificio) 562-570-2633
Los Angeles Health Department (Departamento de Salubridad) 888-700-9995
Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services (Departamento de Salubridad) 562-570-4132
California Department of Fair Employment & Housing 800-884-1684
Long Beach Fair Housing (Discriminacion/Acoso) 562-989-1206
Los Angeles Housing Authority (Subsidized Housing) Autoridad de Vivienda de Los Angeles) 213- 252-2500
Long Beach Housing Authority (Subsidized Housing) Autoridad de Vivienda de Long Beach) 562-570-6985
(United Tenants) 213-483-7497
Disabled Resource Center 562-427-1000
Fair Housing Foundation 562-989-1206
Advice for Landlords 213-384-4131
Housing Discrimination/Fair Housing
Housing Rights Center 800-477-5977
Fair Housing Counsel San Fernando Valley 818-373-1185
Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (Information Regarding Housing Rights) 800-593-8222
Immigration
213-485-0143
213-614-1165 Appointments Required
634 S. Spring St., Suite 727
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Cost: Sliding scale based on income & household size
Other Legal Aid Organizations
(formerly the Asian Pacific American Legal Center) 888-349-9695
Services: Family law, housing and immigration
323-939-0506
(previously Legal Aid Society of Orange County) 800-834-5001
Services: Family law, guardianship, housing and government benefits
San Bernardino Branch 800-677-4257
Riverside Branch 888-245-4257
Rancho Cucamonga Branch 800-977-4257
Indio Branch 800-226-4257
Victorville Branch 888-805-6455
800-433-6251
Serves San Fernando, San Gabriel, Antelope valleys
213-385-2977
601 Civic Center Drive, West Santa Ana, CA 92701-4002
714-541-1010
Find a different California legal aid organization:
Legal Information
Information about California’s legal system:
California Code/Law:
301 W. First St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-785-2529
Monday 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Mediation Services
Buena Fe Mediation Services 323-260-2855
213-736-1145
800-593-8222
Misconduct (Attorneys)
(Barra de/ Estado de California) 800-843-9053
Outside of California (Fuera de California) 800-285-2221
Police Misconduct
310-313-3700
213-977-9500
Private Attorney Referrals
866-762-7852 or 213-243-1525
310-581-5163
310-325-4200
Probate, Wills
(wills only) 323-939-0506
Long Beach Court Probate Program 562-491-6234
Rent Control Enforcement
City of LA Housing Department 311 or 866-557-RENT (866-557-7368)
West Hollywood Rent Control 323-848-6450
Santa Monica Rent Control 310-458-8751
Self-Help Centers
91重口 operates Self-Help Centers in the Inglewood, Long Beach, Santa Monica, and Torrance courthouses.
Other Self-Help Centers:
Resource Centers for Self-Represented Litigants
Los Angeles Superior Courthouse
111 N. Hill St., 4th Floor Room 426
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Pasadena Self-Help Resource Center
300 E. Walnut St.
Room 300
Pasadena, CA 91101
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Fridays 8:00 a.m. – noon
800-834-5001
Services: Family law, guardianship, housing and government benefits
Cost: Free to residents of service area who qualify
Domestic Violence Clinic
Compton (Compton Superior Courthouse)
200 W. Compton Blvd., Room 902
Compton, CA 90220
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 – 5:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Norwalk Self-Help Resource Center
12720 Norwalk Blvd., Room 104
Norwalk, CA 90650
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. – noon and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Fridays 8:00 a.m. – noon
Van Nuys Self-Help Center
6230 Sylmar Ave., Room 350
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Pomona Self-Help Center
400 Civic Center Plaza, Room 730
Pomona, CA 91766
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 noon and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Antelope Valley Self-Help Center
42011 4th St. W, Room 3700
Lancaster, CA 93534
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Shelters
The following agencies may be able to refer you to appropriate shelter resources.
Los Angeles County Information on Health and Social Services 211 or 800-339-6993
If you are hearing impaired, dial 711 and ask to be connected to 211
Long Beach Multi-Service Center (Shelter Referral Service)
1301 W. 12th St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
562-570-4500
800-548-6047
: 213-745-6434, 213-222-1237, 310-370-5902, 310-379-3620, 562-388-7652
424-293-2259
800-479-7328
800-339-3940
877-988-5559
, Long Beach/Orange County 562-594-4555
(Emergency Shelter)
1430 Pacific Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
562-591-1292
Long Beach Winter Shelter (Open November – March 15) 562-423-2500
, San Pedro, 310-547-9343
, Long Beach and Lakewood, 562-402-4888
, Long Beach, 562-437-4663
(Emergency Shelter for Families) Compton, CA
877-439-3448
(Emergency Shelter) Long Beach, CA
562-983-7289
(Emergency Shelter)
5600 Rickenbacker Road
Bell, CA 90201
323-263-1206
Animal Safety Net (temporary shelter for pets of domestic violence survivors in shelter) 888-527-7722
Small Claims
Small Claims Advisor Branch Locations and Hours:
Van Nuys
14340 Sylvan St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Mon., Tue., & Thursday 8:30 a.m – noon
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p. m.
Downey
7500 Imperial Highway
Downey, CA 90242
Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 a.m. – noon & 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Inglewood
1 E. Regent St, Room 620
Inglewood, CA 90301
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – noon & 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Alhambra
150 Commonwealth Ave., Rm. 418
Alhambra, CA 91801
Monday & Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – noon & 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Lancaster
601 W. Lancaster Blvd.
Lancaster, CA 93534
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Small Claims Advisor Main Office:
Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple St., Room B-96
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Student Loans
Student Loan Empowerment Network: Apply online at or call (888) 774-2227.
Public Counsel: Apply online at or call (213) 385-2977, x700.
Utility Assistance Programs
(Programa de Ayuda de Energia de Casa) 800-433-4327
800-447-6620
800-427-2200
Veterans
To see what services 91重口 offers to Veterans, click here.
Los Angeles County Veterans Administration 213-765-9680
Veterans Administration-Long Beach Office 562-826-8000
County of Los Angeles Information Regarding Health and Social Services 211
City of Los Angeles Information Regarding Health and Social Services 311
Senior Center (Centro para los Anclanos) 562-570-3500
Social Services
Information, Food Banks, and Shelter Referral: 211
INFOLINE (Linea de Información) 800-339-6993
INFOLINE TDD 800-600-4026
Long Beach Multi-Service Center 562-570-4500 (Shelter Referral Service)
562-595-6341 or 800-540-2000
Boys & Girls Town of Southern California 562-427-1155
, Lydia House/Samaritan House 562-591-1292
213-251-3400
562-591-2830
Emergency Cold Weather Services 800-548-6047
562-599-1321