Community Legal Aid SoCal

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Community Legal Aid SoCal provides compassionate, holistic, and impactful legal services to eligible low-income residents of Orange and southeast Los Angeles Counties. www.communitylegalsocal.org

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Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· 5h

Putting it out there--we're hiring! Join our team and help remove barriers that limit access to justice. #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAid Link to apply: www.communitylegalsocal.org/get-involved...

Graphic with text announcing job openings: Attorney-Consumer Defense, Attorney-Eviction Diversion, Attorney-Housing, Supervising Attorney-Impact Litigation, Case Manager. All text is against a blue background and in white letters with a mural at the top.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· 2d

In California, attorney hourly rates average $391 per hour. For millions, hiring a lawyer isn’t an option. Legal aid provides free legal services to help people protect their homes, families, and livelihoods. #LegalAidMatters #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal Source: State Bar of CA, 2024 Justice Gap Report

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· 5d

Call us!

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· 9d

In a sweeping victory for Petitioners and civil litigants across the state, the Court held California courts have a mandatory duty to provide a verbatim record of all court proceedings for litigants who cannot afford to pay for a private court reporter. 1/5

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· 12d

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· 13d

We were proud to celebrate Alan Slater as he was honored for his extraordinary career as the longest-tenured Court Executive Officer of the Orange County Superior Court.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· 13d

Call us for an intake and assessment if you or someone you know is in need of assistance with a civil legal matter in the areas listed below. #legalaid #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· 15d

We said goodbye to our summer law clerks last week. We could not have asked for a better group of law students. From helping at our Eviction Defense Clinic and Compton Self-Help Center to researching and interpreting, they truly made a difference. A big thank to you all of them!

Photo of a group of CLA SoCal's summer law clerk (5 men and 5 women). Three are sitting and seven standing. All are holding their certificates. On the right of the group is pro bono coordinator Maricel Nunez and on the left of them is director of pro bono Monica Mar.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· 16d

Please meet Robert Siemer, one of our steadfast pro bono attorneys, by clicking the link below. 🌟 Pro bono attorney support is essential, and we are grateful for their time and efforts on behalf of our clients. www.communitylegalsocal.org/news/pro-bon...

Head shot of a smiling senior man wearing a suit. To the right of his picture are the words, Pro Bono Spotlight Robert Siemer.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· 19d

Members of our staff presented at the 2026 Management Information Exchange National Conference for Legal Aid Fundraising and Communications in Baltimore last week.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jul 8

Excited to share our 2025 annual report and all that our dedicated staff accomplished last year with the help of our pro bono volunteers, donors, supporters, and partners. 💙🙏 #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal Link to Justice Rising 2025 Annual Report: www.communitylegalsocal.org/annualreport...

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jul 1

Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will be back at it on Monday morning, July 6th at 9 am. 🌟Wishing all an enjoyable July 4th! 🌟

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Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jul 1

Phone lines open Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm and Friday, 9:00 am to 12 noon. 🌟Note phone lines open for seniors (60+) Monday through Thursday from to 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Fridays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jun 30

Legal aid protects children, older Americans, families, veterans, and survivors of domestic violence. A 50% cut to Legal Services Corporation funding would deny thousands the help they deserve. #LSCMatters #LegalAidMatters

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jun 25

🌟We are ready to help. 🌟Estamos listos para ayudar.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jun 24

Executive Director Kate Marr is in DC this week meeting with representatives from our service area ahead of tomorrow’s congressional forum with one clear message: Legal aid works. 1/3🧵 #LSCMatters #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAid

Photo of Kate Marr, Executive Director of Community Legal Aid SoCal standing against a garden and lawn with the United States Capitol building in the background.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jun 24

More than 2.8 million people would lose access to legal aid and the chance to resolve their problems, protect their families, and move forward if Legal Services Corporation funding is slashed by 50% as proposed by the House Appropriations Committee. #LSCMatters @legalservicescorp.bsky.social

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jun 23

Summer at CLA SoCal isn’t all research and writing! 😊Our summer law clerks took a break for a fun night at Medieval Times.

Photo of a group of young adults in the stands at the Medieval Times tourist attraction.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jun 22

This Thursday, the 25th! We will be on Capitol Hill w/our sister California Legal Services Corporation-funded legal aid organizations to host a forum to educate legislators. ⚖️Leadership, clients, & staff will share how civil legal aid transforms lives across CA. @legalservicescorp.bsky.social

A graphic that shows a picture of the front of the US Capitol building and text that states California Project Directors Association, California in Washington, Thursday, June 15, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT, Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2044, 45 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20515

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jun 17

Maria Gonzalez, Debbie Kol, & Akiko Nishino attended Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair. ✨ We were there with our partners at the Los Angeles County Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs to help spread the word about the Eviction Diversion Pilot Program. #LegalAid

Two smiling women sitting at a table with outreach materials.

Two smiling women standing behind a table that has outreach materials.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jun 17

Did you know we have a Case Management Unit? Pictured here are Griselda, Tabitha, and Lesly at their recent team retreat! Our case managers are often a vital part of a client's journey, providing trauma-informed, holistic support that goes beyond legal representation. #LegalAid #CaseManagement

Three women smiling and sitting around a table.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jun 10

Second chances matter. ❤️ This past Saturday, we joined the Los Angeles Superior Court at Compton College for a Mobile Expungement Clinic to provide assistance to community members seeking to clear eligible criminal records and remove barriers to employment, housing, and other opportunities.

Four staff members of Community Legal Aid SoCal standing with Judge Filer (in the center) at the Mobile Expungement Clinic at Compton College. Two women on left and one woman and one man to the right of Judge Filer.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jun 9

We might be able to help! #LegalAid #Housing

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jun 5

California ➡ D.C. Coast to coast for justice 🏛 The 11 Legal Services Corporation-funded California civil legal aid organizations are hosting a special forum in Washington, DC on June 25th. Leadership, clients, and staff will share how civil legal aid transforms lives across the state.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jun 3

Today, the California Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a landmark case—Family Violence Appellate Project, et al. vs. Superior Courts of California, et al. (Case No. S288176)—that addressed the statewide court reporter shortage and its impact on equal access to justice for low-income litigants.🧵

Maroon graphic with white text states "Today, the California Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the case Family Violence Appellate Project, et al. v. Superior Courts of California, et al. (Case No. S288176)

Maroon graphic with white text states, “This is a very rare type of lawsuit, and it involves a convergence of multiple constitutional issues, including due process, separation of powers, and equal protection. We appreciate the Supreme Court hearing the case and providing much-needed guidance.”-Katelyn Rowe, Senior Attorney, Community Legal Aid SoCal

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jun 3

Maricela de la Torre (left), Sarah Yanez (right), and Jocelyne Correa (not pictured) recently attended the CLINIC Convening Conference in Atlanta to learn about emerging developments in immigration law, share best practices, and strengthen their skills.

Two women standing in front of a conference registration booth.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jun 2

A Saturday well spent serving our community! ❤️ We'll be fully stocked again this Saturday. Stop by from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at our Norwalk office. We look forward to seeing you there. 😊

Three women standing in a hallway with a stocked food pantry behind them.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· Jun 1

If you have, or someone you know has, issues or questions about CalFresh benefits, our intake and assessment hotline is 714-571-5200, open Monday - Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm and Friday 9 am to 12 noon. #LegalAid

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· May 28

We're excited to welcome our 2026 summer law clerks to our team! 👏 Over the next few months, these talented law students will work alongside our attorneys, paralegals, and case managers to support clients, gain hands-on experience in public interest law, and increase access to justice. ⚖️ #LegalAid

Photograph of the summer law clerks who are currently working at Community Legal Aid SoCal. They are standing against a wall mural.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal· May 27

Involved in or potentially involved in a small claims court action in the OC? We might be able to help you. See graphic below for updated contact information.