Service Name: BAY AREA LEGAL AID (DOMESTIC/FAMILY VIOLENCE LEGAL SERVICES)

Organization Name: BAY AREA LEGAL AID

• Description: Programs that provide information and guidance and/or representation in court proceedings for individuals who have been abused in an intimate relationship and/or for people who are facing a summary conviction offence or criminal charge for perpetrating abuse. Included are domestic violence law clinics and other legal assistance programs that represent victims of domestic abuse at restraining order hearings or in other civil or criminal actions involving charges against an abuser. Most also represent the person's interests in complexities that arise as part of the legal process such as restitution, payment of debts or child support, custody and visitation and property control. Some programs may also represent victims of domestic abuse who have been charged with a crime and/or handle cases involving accusations of child abuse filed by one parent against the other, abuse of an elderly person by an adult child or abuse of an adult child by a parent.
• Website: http://www.baylegal.org
• Phone(s):
• Hours: Legal Advice Line: Monday and Friday, 9-5pm
• Eligibility: Contra Costa County resident; does not serve landlords. Does not serve undocumented individuals with legal advice unless the client is a domestic violence or sexual assault victim.
• Requirements: Bring all relevant papers to the appointment including proof of income or other financial documents, any documents related the problem, including notices or court papers, any other information that may be relevant or helpful to show to an attorney
• Areas Served:
  • Contra Costa United States
• Categories:
  • Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
• Contacts:
  • Haydee Alfonso, General Counsel and Managing Attorney