Find Legal Aid in Santa Monica, CA: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Santa Monica, California, including their contact information, addresses, and the types of legal services they offer.

Our listings include such as type of law (Domestic violence, family law, housing rental evictions or home foreclosures, public assistance such as medicaid, food stamps, SSI Disability, SSDI benefits, public housing evictions, disability beneifts, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is legal aid?
Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer. Legal aid organizations can help people with a wide range of legal problems, including family law, criminal law, civil law, and immigration law.

Who is eligible for legal aid?
Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the specific legal aid organization and the type of legal problem. However, most legal aid organizations have income guidelines that must be met. Some legal aid organizations also have other eligibility requirements, such as residency requirements or citizenship requirements.

How much does legal aid cost?
Legal aid services are free or low-cost. The amount you pay will depend on your income and the type of legal services you receive.

How do I apply for legal aid?
To apply for legal aid, you will need to contact a legal aid organization and complete an application form. The application form will ask you for information about your income, assets, and the legal problem you are facing.

How long does it take to get legal aid?
The amount of time it takes to get legal aid varies depending on the legal aid organization and the type of legal problem you have. However, most legal aid organizations will try to process applications as quickly as possible.

Choose from the list below to find a legal aid office that can help you.



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    Santa Monica Self Help Center Learn more 1725 Main St
    Santa Monica, CA - 90401
    (310) 255-1840
    Self-Help Centers are located at Courthouses. Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles - San Fernando San Fernando Courthouse and Self Help Center. Services to self-represented litigants:    Family Law     Divorce     Child Custody and Support     Paternity     Housing (landlord/tenant) Law involving Evictions     Restraining Orders     Domestic Violence (Long Beach and Torrance only)     Civil Harassment     Elder Abuse     Name Changes instructi...See Full Details


Area Legal Aid Offices

Due to the low number of listings in Santa Monica, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of Santa Monica.
  • Compton Self Help Center Learn more 200 W. Compton Blvd.
    Compton, CA - 90220
    (310) 603-3218
    Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Self-Help Legal Access Centers provide self-represented litigants help with: Family Law     Divorce     Child Custody and Support     Paternity Housing (landlord/tenant) Law involving Evictions Restraining Orders     Domestic Violence (Long Beach and Torrance only)     Civil Harassment     Elder Abuse Name Changes instructions and forms only Fee Waivers Claims of Exemption Guardianship (Long Beach only) Conservatorship (Long Beach only) Record Expungement (Inglewood o...See Full Details
    Legal Aid Location:: 17 miles from Santa Monica
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    Legal Aid San Fernando Courthouse and Self Help Center Learn more 900 Third St.
    San Fernando, CA - 91340
    (818) 898-2606
    Self-Help Centers are located at Courthouses. Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles - San Fernando San Fernando Courthouse and Self Help Center. Services to self-represented litigants: Family Law Divorce Child Custody and Support Paternity Housing (landlord/tenant) Law involving Evictions Restraining Orders Domestic Violence (Long Beach and Torrance only) Civil Harassment Elder Abuse Name Changes instructions and forms only Fee Waivers Claims of Exemption Guardianship (Long Beach only) Conservatorship (Long Beach only) Record Expungement (Inglewood only) other limited civil areas of law...See Full Details
    Legal Aid Location:: 18 miles from Santa Monica
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    Van Nuys Self Help Center Learn more 6230 Sylmar Ave
    Van Nuys, CA - 91401
    (818) 374-7108
    Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Self-Help Legal Access Centers provide self-represented litigants help with: Family Law     Divorce     Child Custody and Support     Paternity Housing (landlord/tenant) Law involving Evictions Restraining Orders     Domestic Violence (Long Beach and Torrance only)     Civil Harassment     Elder Abuse Name Changes instructions and forms only Fee Waivers Claims of Exemption Guardianship (Long Beach only) Conservatorship (Long Beach only) Record Expungement (Inglewood o...See Full Details
    Legal Aid Location:: 11 miles from Santa Monica
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    Inglewood - Self Help Resource Center Learn more 310-419-1396
    Inglewood, CA - 90301
    (310) 419-1396
    Law Services Domestic Violence Housing Law: Landlord/Tenant Other Civil Matters - Civil Harassment, Contracts, Claims of Exemption, Name Change, Clear your Record(Expungement) ...See Full Details
    Legal Aid Location:: 8 miles from Santa Monica
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    Self Help Resource Center at Stanley Mosk Courthouse Learn more 111 N. Hill St
    Los Angeles, CA - 90012
    (213) 830-0803
    Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Self-Help Legal Access Centers provide self-represented litigants help with: Family Law Divorce Child Custody and Support Paternity Housing (landlord/tenant) Law involving Evictions Restraining Orders Domestic Violence (Long Beach and Torrance only) Civil Harassment Elder Abuse Name Changes instructions and forms only Fee Waivers Claims of Exemption Guardianship (Long Beach only) Conservatorship (Long Beach only) Record Expungement (Inglewood only) And other limited civil areas of law All services are provided free of charge. Legal information and assist...See Full Details
    Legal Aid Location:: 14 miles from Santa Monica

Tips for Getting Free Legal Aid

Contact the legal aid offices from the list above.

1. Apply for government programs.
There are a number of government programs that provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

2. Check with local law schools.
Many law schools have legal clinics that offer free or low-cost legal services to the public.

3. Ask for pro bono help.
Pro bono is Latin for "for the good of the public." Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income individuals and families. To find a pro bono lawyer, you can contact a legal aid organization or the State of California Bar.

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Important Information

Legal Aid Funding
Legal aid professionals and organizations oftentimes receive government funding for taking on cases with those who cannot afford attorneys. For the most part, funding is limited so legal aid entities can only take on a limited amount of cases. Qualifications are often rigid.

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