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Debtors' Rights |  Lawyers in the Library |  Disaster Support | Homelessness Prevention Eviction Law Project  | Federal Legal Assistance Self-Help  | Resources


Pro Bono Project attorneys offer a number of civil law services:

Debtors’ Rights Clinics
Find out what rights you have, and whether bankruptcy is the answer for you. We hold clinics on the first and third Tuesdays of every month, and we schedule additional clinics when necessary. To schedule an appointment call 408-998-5298.

Lawyers in the Library
Free basic legal consultation is available on Monday evenings, from 6pm – 8pm at these locations:

  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library (San Jose)    150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose, CA 95113  Call (408) 808-2355 for an appointment.

  • Bankruptcy Lawyers in the Library: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library (San Jose) Call (408) 998-5298 ext. 311, to schedule an appointment for a 20 minute consultation with an experienced Bankruptcy attorney.
  • Fenwick and West Building (Mountain View) Call the Pro Bono Project at (408) 998-5298 ext. 311 to schedule an appointment.       

                                 

  • Free basic legal consultations are also available at two locations provided by the South Asian Bar Association: 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 10am-12pm at the India Community Center (Milpitas) 525 Los Coches St. Milpitas, CA 95035; 3rd Sunday 10am-12pm at the Pakistani American Community Center, 1590 Oakland Road Suite B213 San Jose, CA 95131. Immigration attorneys available the 2nd Sunday of each month at the ICC.                

          Contact: (408) 934-1130, or

          probono@southasianbar.org

          legalclinic@southasianbar.org    

          Appointments available but walk ins welcome

  • Muslim Community Association (Santa Clara) 1st and 3rd Saturday, 10am-12pm, 3003 Scott Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054. Call (408) 727-7277 ext. 470 to schedule an appointment.

Disaster Support
We work with CADRE to coordinate the legal response after major disasters in Santa Clara County.

Homelessness Prevention Eviction Law Project

Get eviction and housing law education and advice, a consultation with a volunteer attorney, assistance preparing court paperwork, and help settling your eviction case, at this free clinic held every Wednesday  from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Boccardo Reception Center, One-Stop Homelessness Prevention Center, 2011 Little Orchard Street, San Jose.

Call (408) 998-5298 for an appointment.  For more information click here.

Federal Legal Assistance Self-Help

The Federal Legal Assistance Self-Help (“FLASH”) center is offering legal services to individuals who are representing themselves, or are considering representing themselves, in the San Jose federal district court.  If you are contemplating filing or are already involved in a federal lawsuit, either as a plaintiff or as a defendant, legal assistance is now available.  The Self-Help center provides the opportunity for consultation with an attorney on a variety of legal matters For more information click here


Resources:

www.lawhelp.org

Attorneys

American Bar Association
http://www.abanet.org/public.html

“Daniel’s” car was towed by police, and because he could not pay the fine, he left the car in police custody. A year later, a collection agency harassed Daniel about his outstanding fines, and he learned that his car has been sold. Now, Daniel needs representation because he is being sued for nearly $1,500.
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“Howard” cut his right thumb on the job, and required surgery the same day. Since then, he has required two more surgeries and still requires rehabilitation therapy. Howard is unable to work because of his injury, and his employer has no insurance to cover his medical costs. His medical bills are more than $10,000, and have been referred to a collection agency.
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“Yvonne” has a misdemeanor conviction in her past, which she disclosed on her employment application for her childcare job. Citing a new law requiring parental notification about criminal records, her employer fired her. Yvonne wants to clear her record and recover damages from her employer.

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State Bar of California
http://www.cal bar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_home.jsp

Santa Clara County Bar Association
http://www.sccba.com

California Legal Advocates
http://www.calegaladvocates.org

Pro Bono Net
http://www.probono.net

Self Help

Superior Court of California Santa Clara County Self Service Center
http://www.scselfservice.org
In Spanish (En Espanol):
http://www.scselfservice.org/spanish/default.htm

California Courts website
http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov
In Spanish (En Espanol):
http://www.courtinfo.ca .gov/selfhelp/espanol

Superior Court of California Santa Clara County Case Information
http://www.sccaseinfo.org

LawHelpCalifornia
http://www.lawhelpcali fornia.org/CA/index.cfm

FindLaw for the Public
http://public.findlaw.com

California Law Libraries
http://www.247ref.org/p ortal/access_law3.cfm

Santa Clara County Law Library
http://sccll.org

   
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