San Jose Legal Aid

San Jose and the surrounding area are home to numerous opportunities for free and discounted legal aid.

Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County

The Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County (LAS), founded in 1960, is a non-profit organization that provides services for low-income persons.  LAS works to make sure that their clients have equal access to the justice system.

LAS offers services in legal areas including Family Law, Fair Housing, Landlord/Tenant Rights, Special Education, Immigration and Naturalization, and Conflicts Projects.

For more information, go to www.legalaidsociety.org/(link is external)

Pro Bono Project

Founded in 1986, the Pro Bono Project represents clients of limited means get improved access to the justice system. The Pro Bono Project is staffed by over 300 experienced lawyers, all willing to work for no pay, in areas such as family law, domestic violence, consumer law, and federal practice.

To learn more, visit www.probonoproject.org/(link is external)

FREE & LOW-COST LEGAL HELPHelp from the CourtLegal assistanceSelf-Help Center/Family Law Facilitator’s Office: You can visit the Court’s Self-Help Centers for free help in person from Court legal staff. If you have a Court case already, it’s best to bring a copy of all the papers in your Court file. Please read this flyer for How to Use the Self-Help Center/ Family Law Facilitator’s Office . Be sure to visit our Self-Help Workshops page for help in person for certain problems. See the Self-Help Flyers page or Self-Help Videos page for more help.

• Restraining Order Help Center: You can get help with restraining and protective orders in person at the Restraining Order Help Center(link is external).
   
• Small Claims Advisor: You can submit questions to the Court’s Small Claims Advisor(link is external) online, and be contacted by email. 
   
• At the Counter in the Courthouse: Court clerks can give you copies of local rules and forms, or they can tell you where to get them. They can also tell you about important information, like courtroom hours and locations, and filing fees. They may be able to direct you to information online. But they cannot give legal advice.

Katherine and George Alexander Community Law Center

A part of Santa Clara University Law School, the Katherine and George Alexander Community Law Center provides pro bono assistance for cases involving workers’ rights, consumer rights, and immigration rights.

The Center aims to bring about social change by working with legislators and committees, as well as raise awareness in the community about the issues which they specialize in.

For more information, or to get in contact with the center, visit law.scu.edu/kgaclc/(link is external)

Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara(link is external)(link is external)Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara480 North First Street (at Empire Street) W. Robert Morgan Legal Services Center95112 San Jose , CAUnited StatesPhone: (408) 998-5200 San Jose Legal Resouce Links:

• Asian Law Alliance (link is external) – consultation and legal representation on a free or low-cost basis for Asian/Pacific Islanders and low-income people
• Bay Area Legal Aid (link is external) – free legal help with housing, family law, and public benefits
• California Rural Legal Assistance (link is external) – helping people in Gilroy and South County
• Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto (CLSEPA) (link is external)– providing legal assistance to low-income individuals in East Palo Alto and the surrounding communities
• Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center (link is external) – part of Santa Clara University Law School
• Legal Advocates for Children and Youth (LACY) (link is external)
• Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County (link is external) – provides free civil legal services for low-income persons unable to obtain access to the judicial system through other avenues
• Pro Bono Project (link is external) – free volunteer legal services
• Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA) (link is external)
• Adoption Resources(link is external)
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Resources(link is external)
• Family Court Services Resources(link is external) and more Family Resources(link is external)
• Immigration Resource Directory (California Courts website) (link is external)
• Resources for Landlords and Tenants (Unlawful Disclaimer/UD)(link is external)
• Resources relating to Restraining Orders and Domestic Violence(link is external)
• Probate Resources(link is external)
• Probate Resources for Children/Minors(link is external)
• Traffic Resources(link is external)
• California Courts Self-Help Center (link is external) with information such as: where to look for help and information, how to work better with, and how to represent yourself in some legal cases. Also see California Court on YouTube (link is external), with Self-Help videos.
• California Law (link is external) – The 29 codes that constitute the law in this state
• California Rules of Court (link is external)– on the State Court website
• Judicial Council (link is external) – State Court website
• LawHelpCalifornia.org (link is external) – helping low-income Californians solve legal problems
• Legal Resource Guides (link is external) – lists and links on the Sacramento County Law Library website
• Legal Services Corporation (link is external) – national list of legal services programs around the nation to help poor Americans have equal access to the judicial system
• Local Rules of Court(link is external) in Santa Clara County – on this website
• Santa Clara County Law Library (link is external)
• State Bar Legal Information Pamphlets (link is external) – consumer pamphlets on topics ranging from arrest to trials to divorce to trusts and wills

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