Community Legal Aid SoCal promotes equal access to the justice system through advocacy, self-help services, community education, legal counseling and representation

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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. 

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We envision a world where equity and justice are not a goal but a given.

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Preserving and Increasing CalFresh Food Benefits for Seniors

By Javier Ubach, Paralegal, Seniors Unit Emma Brown (fictitious name), an 83-year-old woman, reached out to the Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) for assistance after several substantial reductions in her CalFresh benefits. When her household first began receiving CalFresh benefits, they had an allotment of $516 per month. [Continue Reading]