Community Legal Aid SoCal fights injustice and advocates for social, economic, and racial equity by providing compassionate, holistic, and impactful legal services.
We honor that our offices are located on Tongva land and we are committed to upholding equal access to justice for our community members who currently reside on this land.
54 Attorneys
145 Staff Members
4 Locations
We envision a world where equity and justice are not a goal but a given.
CLA SoCal Latest News
Two Years of Advocacy Leads to Successful Outcome for Disabled Client
By Alton Donatto, Staff Paralegal, Public Benefits Unit Johnny Bomberos (fictitious name) first contacted Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) after receiving a notice of pending Supplemental Security Income (SSI) hearing to be scheduled later in the year. Johnny was diagnosed with dysgraphia which affected his ability to write. [Continue Reading]
Board Meeting Agenda – March 24, 2025, 12-1:30pm
Call Meeting to Order (Board President, Nikki Miliband) Minutes [Continue Reading]
Community Group and Huntington Beach Residents Sue City Over Library Censorship
For Immediate Release ACLU SoCal Communications [Continue Reading]
California Supreme Court Accepts Case Brought to Protect Constitutional Rights of Low-Income Litigants
For Immediate Release Thao Weldy Family [Continue Reading]
Preventing Loss of Housing for a Disabled Client
By Melanie Pearce, Staff Attorney, Housing Unit Our client, [Continue Reading]
