Service Name: PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM

Organization Name: LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY

• Description: Provides representation for class action, impact litigation, and strategic policy advocacy. Builds alliances among other public interest organizations, community services agencies, and clients. Offers educational workshops and technical assistance for community groups. Helps protect the human rights of those in Silicon Valley facing barriers to representation. Addresses the following issues:
  • Civil rights
  • Consumer protection
  • Disability access
  • Education and other youth rights
  • Fair housing and lending
  • Rights of individuals in institutions such as jails, juvenile detention facilities, and acute and long-term care facilities
  • Voting rights
  • Policy practices
  • Open government
• Website: http://www.lawfoundation.org
• Phone(s): (408) 293-4790
• Hours: Mon 9am - 5pm; Tue 9am - 5pm; Wed 9am - 5pm; Thu 9am - 5pm; Fri 9am - 5pm;
• Eligibility: Representation is limited to litigation and advocacy issues that have the potential to positively impact an underrepresented segment of the community. Generally represents groups rather than individuals unless an individual's case will establish precedent or change a policy that benefits a larger group.
• Requirements: None
• Areas Served:
  • Santa Clara United States
• Categories:
  • Housing Advocacy Groups
  • Consumer Action Groups
  • Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
  • Education Advocacy Groups
  • Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
  • Government Reform Groups
  • Patient Rights Assistance
  • Criminal Justice/Legal System Reform Groups
  • Political Action/Lobbying Groups