Success Stories
In the Right Place, Doing the Right Thing
As a native of Compton who was committed to serving his community, Anthony Filer began working in the neighborhood office of LASOC-CLS in June 1984. “My father was a respected community [Continue Reading]
Deb Rodriguez — From Intern to Board Member
As an intern in 1992, I was struck by the energy of what was happening at LASOC-CLS. It was an exciting time as our executive director at the time, Bob [Continue Reading]
Meet Mary — Helping to Change Lives in Norwalk for 19 Years
LASOC-CLS Paralegal Mary Lozano recalls a recent time she was in a local market and one of the employees asked her if she worked at the legal aid Norwalk Domestic [Continue Reading]
Victory in Court for Low-Income Motel Residents
Judge invalidates development approvals for conversion of Costa Mesa Motor Inn Media coverage available from Orange County Register and Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles - A developer may not convert [Continue Reading]
Duo collects holiday gifts for foster youth in Orange County
“100, 101, 102…,” murmurs Rebekah Thomas as she rummages through bags and boxes of toy trucks, kitchenware, and warm blankets. “I’ve got 48 toys over here,” Max Salling calls out [Continue Reading]
LASOC helps college student win debt case
Carla,* a first generation American was being sued by the company who bought her and her brother’s student loan. Though Carla would have qualified for subsidized federal student loans, her [Continue Reading]
Fighting Goliath: A mother’s battle with big insurance
What would you do if your child was sick with a life threatening disorder? What if after years of research, treatment, and doctors’ visits, there seemed to be no cure? [Continue Reading]
LASOC helps single mother in a five year divorce battle
After three years of trying unsuccessfully to get a divorce, single mother Theresa* thought her situation was hopeless. Struggling to make ends meet to support her son, and unable to [Continue Reading]
LASOC clears foster teen in identity theft case
For many of us, getting our first job as a teen was a rite of passage into adulthood and a step towards independence. Even if the job was scooping ice [Continue Reading]
A Life of Service: Volunteer Spotlight on Client Board Member Lucinda Horne
This month’s Spotlight features a very special volunteer: Lucinda Horne, our longest serving Client Board Member. Fun fact: Lucinda served on the committee to hire Bob Cohen, who has been [Continue Reading]
In their own words: A win-win-win situation for all
“In their own words” is a series of firsthand accounts, experiences, and stories from Legal Aid Society of Orange County attorneys, staff, and volunteers who provide free legal aid services [Continue Reading]
In their own words: 1L UC Irvine student wins challenging worker’s rights case
“In their own words” is a series of firsthand accounts, experiences, and stories from Legal Aid Society of Orange County attorneys, staff, and volunteers who provide free legal aid services [Continue Reading]
