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What Is VLSC?
The Alameda County Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Corporation (VLSC) provides free legal assistance to low-income and poor people in Alameda County with certain non-criminal legal issues.
The Alameda County Bar Association began its Volunteer Legal Services Program in 1982, and it was incorporated in 1985 as the Volunteer Legal Services Corporation, a tax-exempt charitable corporation. VLSC is governed by an independent board of directors.
I Want to Partner with VLSC to Unlock Access to Justice! What Can I Do?
Make a donation! Your tax-deductible contribution helps VLSC bridge the justice gap in Alameda County. Questions? Contact VLSC Fund Development Specialist Michele Moore at (510) 302-2203.
Volunteer! VLSC offers two types of services--we can help a client find a pro bono attorney or refer them to an advice or document preparation clinic. Questions? Contact VLSC Managing Attorney Elizabeth Hom at (510) 302-2216.
VLSC Mission Statement
VLSC provides free direct legal assistance to Alameda County's low-income population by mobilizing volunteer attorneys to provide pro bono service.
VLSC Vision Statement
VLSC seeks to provide legal help to people living in Alameda County who otherwise cannot afford it.
VLSC Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan was approved by the VLSC Board on May 27, 2008.
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Click here for VLSC's 2009 Legal Services Directory
Click here for VLSC's Autumn 2008 newsletter
- There are 200 people per private attorney in California.
- There are 8,400 poor people per legal aid attorney in California.
- 32% of children in Alameda County live in low-income/poor households.
- 80% of VLSC cases are in family law.
- There are nearly 400 volunteer attorneys with VLSC.
- On average, it take $250 to match one client with a pro bono attorney.
- Hundreds of prospective clients must be turned away by the VLSC each year.
Questions? Please contact Michele Moore at (510) 302-2203.
Read about VLSC activities in the ACBA magazine, The Bulletin
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BOIES, SCHILLER & FLEXNER HELPS LEAD THE EFFORT TO BRIDGE THE JUSTICE GAP!
VLSC proudly recognizes Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP, founding member of the Guardians of Justice Campaign, for their generous financial commitment to support VLSC and pro bono legal services. In supporting VLSC, Administrative Partner David Shapiro said: “VLSC is doing great work. We are pleased to be the first Guardian of Justice and look forward to partnering with VLSC for many years to come. Our commitment to VLSC allows for a long term investment that ultimately benefits the firm and the community.”
Shapiro encourages other firms to join Boies, Schiller & Flexner by becoming a founding member of the Guardians of Justice Campaign.
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