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CLA SoCal’s Updated Operations & Info in Response to COVID-19
In English and Spanish March 4, 2021, Santa Ana, CA -- In response to COVID-19, Community Legal Aid SoCal has enacted procedures to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of [Continue Reading]
Holistic Support, Legal + Case Management
Featuring the work of Griselda Sierra, Case Manager When Dorinda (a fictious name) came to Community Legal Aid SoCal, she was a survivor of domestic violence and needed our help [Continue Reading]
To get the COVID-19 Vaccine in Orange County*
*as of February 19, 2021 In English, followed by Spanish Who is Eligible to Get the Vaccine Now? Orange County is currently in Phase 1A, which includes: Critical and Healthcare [Continue Reading]
My Father by Anthony Filer, Directing Attorney, CLA SoCal
Introduction Greetings, If you are following our social media pages you may have noticed we have been posting about some of the prominent and groundbreaking Black Americans in the legal [Continue Reading]
Q & A — Attorney Sarah Yanez on Human Trafficking
Sarah Yanez, Community Legal Aid SoCal Immigration Attorney, answers questions about the program's work for survivors of human trafficking. Question 1: When did CLA SoCal start working on trafficking cases and [Continue Reading]
Courts Urged to Do More to Protect Workers as Virus Ravages LA County — Courthouse News Service
Kate Marr, CLA SoCal Executive Director is quoted in an article by Nathan Solis published online in Courthouse News Service. She describes our staff's experience in the courthouses. Click the [Continue Reading]
CLA SoCal’s Updated Operations & Info in Response to COVID-19
In English and Spanish January 22, 2021, Santa Ana, CA -- In response to COVID-19, Community Legal Aid SoCal has enacted procedures to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing [Continue Reading]
Securing Social Services Support for a Survivor
By Sarah Cho, Staff Attorney, Public Benefits On April 29, Michelle Hardy (fictitious name) contacted our office regarding a notice she received from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) [Continue Reading]
CLA SoCal Health Consumer Action Center – A Video Overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SDT5amBVXs
Assisting, Supporting, and Empowering — A Short Video
In her own words, Rachelle Neshkes, Family Law Attorney, tells the story of her successful advocacy on behalf of her client -- a mother and survivor of domestic violence who [Continue Reading]
Pro Bono Expertise Shores Up Successful Outcome
"The Health Unit values and is grateful for the generous pro bono support we receive from volunteer attorneys. Their service on behalf of our clients has made a difference in [Continue Reading]
Explainer Videos
Short videos (English & Spanish) that give an overview of how CLA SoCal advocates can assist with public benefits, beneficios públicos. In English https://youtu.be/bKH411BwItY En Español https://youtu.be/ZeZd8jDYPrA
