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Community Legal Aid SoCal

@clasocal.bsky.social

Community Legal Aid SoCal provides compassionate, holistic, and impactful legal services to eligible low-income residents of Orange and southeast Los Angeles Counties. www.communitylegalsocal.org

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Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal.bsky.social · yesterday

We said goodbye to our summer law clerks last week. We could not have asked for a better group of law students. From helping at our Eviction Defense Clinic and Compton Self-Help Center to researching and interpreting, they truly made a difference. A big thank to you all of them!

Photo of a group of CLA SoCal's summer law clerk (5 men and 5 women). Three are sitting and seven standing. All are holding their certificates. On the right of the group is pro bono coordinator Maricel Nunez and on the left of them is director of pro bono Monica Mar.
Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal.bsky.social · 3w ago

It was an honor to celebrate the grand reopening of our newly renovated office with so many partners, supporters, and community leaders. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special milestone and to the funders whose generosity made these improvements possible.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal.bsky.social · 3w ago

The future of ✨justice ✨ is bright because of the next generation of leaders. Last week, we launched 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 to bring together young professionals who are passionate about expanding access to justice through philanthropy, volunteerism, and community engagement.

Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal.bsky.social · 4w ago

📞Our Intake and Assessment Hotline 714-571-5200 is open Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm and Friday, 9:00 am to 12 noon. Note: The Hotline open hours for seniors are Monday through Thursday from to 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Fridays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Maria Gonzalez, Debbie Kol, & Akiko Nishino attended Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell’s Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair. ✨ We were there with our partners at the Los Angeles County Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs to help spread the word about the Eviction Diversion Pilot Program. #LegalAid

Two smiling women sitting at a table with outreach materials.Two smiling women standing behind a table that has outreach materials.
Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Second chances matter. ❤️ This past Saturday, we joined the Los Angeles Superior Court at Compton College for a Mobile Expungement Clinic to provide assistance to community members seeking to clear eligible criminal records and remove barriers to employment, housing, and other opportunities.

Four staff members of Community Legal Aid SoCal standing with Judge Filer (in the center) at the Mobile Expungement Clinic at Compton College. Two women on left and one woman and one man to the right of Judge Filer.
Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal.bsky.social · 2mo ago

California ➡ D.C. Coast to coast for justice 🏛 The 11 Legal Services Corporation-funded California civil legal aid organizations are hosting a special forum in Washington, DC on June 25th. Leadership, clients, and staff will share how civil legal aid transforms lives across the state.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today, the California Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a landmark case—Family Violence Appellate Project, et al. vs. Superior Courts of California, et al. (Case No. S288176)—that addressed the statewide court reporter shortage and its impact on equal access to justice for low-income litigants.🧵

Maroon graphic with white text states "Today, the California Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the case Family Violence Appellate Project, et al. v. Superior Courts of California, et al. (Case No. S288176)Maroon graphic with white text states, “This is a very rare type of lawsuit, and it involves a convergence of multiple constitutional issues, including due process, separation of powers, and equal protection. We appreciate the Supreme Court hearing the case and providing much-needed guidance.”-Katelyn Rowe, Senior Attorney, Community Legal Aid SoCal
Community Legal Aid SoCal@clasocal.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Maricela de la Torre (left), Sarah Yanez (right), and Jocelyne Correa (not pictured) recently attended the CLINIC Convening Conference in Atlanta to learn about emerging developments in immigration law, share best practices, and strengthen their skills.

Two women standing in front of a conference registration booth.