Legal Assistance
"I want to know what happens when someone gets turned in for sexual abuse because I want to report my uncle, but I don't want our family to be separated." - 15 year old
YOUR RIGHTS
Even if you’re under 18, you DO have rights.
- You have the right to always be safe. This means safety from being hurt by anyone.
- You have the right to clean clothes, a clean bed, a safe place to live.
- You have the right to see a doctor when you are sick and when you need a check-up.
- You also have the right to see a dentist.
- You have the right to go to school.
There is a program called the Children’s Rights Project (listed below) whose goal is to serve young people who are in need of legal representation. A few of the areas where they can provide you with legal services are: education, emancipation, government benefits, health care, immigration, and civil rights. You are eligible for assistance if you are under the age of 18.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
213-368-6010Alliance for Children’s Rights
M-F 9am-5:30pm.
Website: www.kids-alliance.org
Appointment only. No walk-ins.
FREE legal services for low income children and teens.
800-870-8090Children's Rights Project of Public Counsel
M-F 9am-12:30pm; 1:30-5:15pm
Website: www.publiccounsel.org
Free legal assistance to people under 18. Adoption project also available. Call for appointment.
626-919-4333East Valley Community Health Center West Covina
M-Th 10am-7pm; F 8am-4pm; Sat 8am-2pm
Website: www.evchc.org
Additional office at 680 Fairplex Drive, Pomona. Mental health counseling, job training resources, legal assistance, medical and dental assistance, pregnancy/birth control/family planning services, and sexuality/sexually transmitted diseases for teens.
213-388-7514Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law
Website: www.hbcfl.org
Free legal advocacy and education for teens in the following areas: domestic violence and restraining orders, custody/visitation and child support, parental rights, marriage and divorce.
714-808-8000Immigration and Naturalization Services
M-F 7am-4pm
Automated information: (800) 375-5283
Information regarding all immigration and naturalization services. Bilingual.
213-388-8693Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law
Legal aide services. Immigration issues. Late amnesty. Domestic Abuse.
818-361-4341Immigration Services of Santa Rosa
T-F 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-4pm
In San Fernando, serves all of L.A. County. INS accredited. Spanish speaking. Sliding fees. Consultation FREE.
800-399-4529Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
M-F 9am-5pm
Website: www.lafla.org
Additional phone: (323) 801-7989
Provides free counsel, representation, advocacy, and community education.
213-624-3665Los Angeles Bar Domestic Violence Project
24 hour recording: lawyer available to help you between 9am-11:30am (Mon-Fri)
Website: www.lacba.org
Assistance in obtaining temporary restraining orders. Nominal fee of $20 may be waived. Bilingual.
323-980-3500Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice
M-F 8:30am-5:30pm
Website: www.laclj.org
Free legal representation/advocacy in areas of family law, government benefits, consumer law, and housing law.
213-351-0100Los Angeles County Emancipation Program
M-F 8am-5pm
Website: www.ilponline.org
Additional phone: (213) 351-0101
Prepares youth in out-of-home placement for successful lives as adults. Provides assistance with emancipation services and benefits for education, career, and housing need.
714-537-0608St. Anselm's Cross Cultural Community Center
M-F 8am-5pm
Website: www.saintanselmgg.org
Resettlement of US Gov't. designated refugees. Also assists with immigration documents, sponsorship papers, etc. Staff multi-lingual. FREE.
800-842-8467Victims of Crime Resource Center
M-F 8am-6pm
Website: www.1800victims.org
Information regarding victims' rights and what to expect while going through the court system. Confidential referrals for counseling. Spanish services available. FREE.
323-993-7670Youth Law Project of the Gay and Lesbian Services Center
M-Th 2pm-4pm; Fr 10am-Noon
Website: www.lagaycenter.org
Legal consultations. $10 processing fee is requested, but no one is denied due to lack of funds. Call for an appointment.
