Community Legal Resources

The following legal resources for the public are provided by the organizations posting them, and are not endorsed or reviewed for accuracy by the ACBA or VLSC.

General

• The Alameda County Law Library hosts a list of legal resources for the public. View them here. 
• Get help preparing your taxes. Learn more. Aprenda más sobre la ayuda con sus impuestos.

Immigration

• Notario brochure
• Recursos de Inmigración
• Immigration Resource Directory
• To file a complaint for predatory immigration practices with the State Bar of California, click here
• To file a complaint for predatory immigration practices with the US Department of Justice, click here
• Know your rights: What to do if ICE knocks at your door. Read more
• Know Your Rights and What Immigrant Families Should Do Now (disponible en español)
• Red Card (available in Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, and Tongan upon request) 
• Family Preparedness Plan (disponbile en español)
• Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth (disponible en español)

Traffic Fines

• Do you qualify to have your old, unpaid traffic fines reduced by 50% or 80%? Click here to find out more

Education

• Disability Resources for College Students – http://www.learnhowtobecome.org/college/resources-for-students-with-disabilities/

Domestic Violence

• Domestic Violence Torts 101

Reentry

• The Roadmap to Reentry
• The California Fair Chance Employer’s Toolkit
• Online Training Hub

Disaster Preparedness

• California Office of Emergency Services – Tips on preparedness for individuals and families
• Know Your Hazards – Information on the different emergency scenarios you may encounter
• Red Cross Ready – Three easy steps to prepare for emergencies
• Earthquake Country Alliance – Preparing for an earthquake
• Alameda County Emergency Preparedness – Resources specific to Alameda County
• Disaster CalFresh -Meets the temporary nutritional needs of disaster victims within a 30-day period

The Alameda County Self-Help Center is located at:

Hayward Hall of Justice
24405 Amador Street, 1st Floor (Department 501)

Hours: 8:30 a.m. – noon

For additional information, call the Self-Help Center: 510-272-1393*

*Messages may be left Monday through Thursday from 2PM – 4PM, but do to high call volume we recommend that you go in person.

Visit the court’s website to learn more about the legal resources available to you when representing yourself in court: http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/Pages.aspx/Representing-Yourself

Local Information

California Court Information
Alameda County’s Official Website
Contra Costa County’s Official Website:
San Francisco’s Official Website
Santa Clara County’s Official Website
Marin County’s Official Website
Alameda County Law Library

National, State, and County Bar Associations

If you live outside of Alameda County and are looking for an attorney, you should contact the bar association in your county.

American Bar Association
State Bar of California
Bar Association of San Francisco
Contra Costa County Bar Association
Marin County Bar Association
San Mateo County Bar Association
Santa Clara County Bar Association
Bar Associations in Other California Counties

Legal Services Agencies

The following agencies are recipients of the State Bar of California’s Legal Services Trust Fund Program operating within Alameda County. For comprehensive information about legal services provides throughout the state of California, please visit www.lawhelpcalifornia.org.

Bay Area Legal Aid
California Indian Legal Services
Centro Legal de la Raza
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
East Bay Community Law Center
Family Violence Law Center
Homeless Action Center
Impact Fund
Insight Center
Legal Assistance for Seniors
National Center for Youth Law

Legal Services Directory

The Alameda County Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Corporation (VLSC) is pleased to present the tenth edition of the Alameda County Legal Services Directory, which lists 126 legal and community service agencies. This Directory was produced by VLSC in cooperation with the community agencies represented in this Directory. 

2016 Legal Services Directory

Local Court Contact Information

Superior Courts

Alameda County Superior Court
Contra Costa County Superior Court
San Francisco County Superior Court
San Mateo Superior Court
Santa Clara County Superior Court
Marin County Superior Court

Appellate Courts

District Court of Appeal, First District
Supreme Court of California

Federal Courts

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Nothern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California
Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of California

Public Sector Attorneys

Alameda County District Attorney’s Office
Alameda County Public Defender’s Office
Alamda County Office of County Counsel