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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 10h

Our Small Claims Advisory has a NEW direct phone number. Call 714-845-7560 for information, forms, procedures, and to schedule an appointment.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Call our Intake & Assessment hotline number 714-571-5200 to determine eligibility for free legal assistance w/a housing-related issue. Hotline is open Mon-Thurs 9:30 am - 2:30 pm & Fri 9:00 am - 12 pm. 🌟NOTE the hotline is open for seniors (60+) Mon-Thurs 9:00 am - 6:00 pm & Fri 9:00 am - 12 pm.

Woman setting at a table and holding a pen is listening to a person. Over the photo are the words, "Do you need help with a legal problem related to housing? You may be eligible for free legal help. Call our hotline today! 714-571-5200 communitylegalsocal.org

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Community outreach gives us the opportunity to share important legal information directly with people in the places they already gather, build relationships, and make sure they know where to turn when they need help. #LegalAid

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We're honored to see JustOC recognized with a Legacy Award by the Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law. JustOC brings together Orange County legal aid organizations to build a more coordinated way of connecting people with legal services. #legalaid #JustOC

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We can help qualifying individuals with a list of consumer-related issues. See the graphic for a list and call us at 714-571-5200 for more information and/or intake and assessment. #legalaid #consumerdefense

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

1/3 🧵Executive Director Kate Marr joined Monica Glicken of Public Law Center and Brooke Weitzman of Community Counsel for a conversation with the legal aid community at the Management Information Exchange National Conference for Legal Aid Managers in Minneapolis.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🧵1/5 Executive director Kate Marr wrote an op-ed about the California Supreme Court's decision in Family Violence Appellate Project v. Superior Courts of California: www.dailyjournal.com/articles/394...

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

If you are a senior aged 60+ residing in Orange County, there is a list of civil legal issues with which we can help if you need us. See the graphic for information! #orangecounty #seniors #elderlaw #legalaid

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Heads up! Early Notice! Save the date for Justice Served 2027 - because this one's going to be super! Join us on Thursday, March 11, 2027 at The Colony House in Anaheim. Register today: www.communitylegalsocal.org/justice-serv...

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This is what legal aid can do! 👏 When Clarissa’s SSI benefits were cut off, her family turned to us to represent her in her appeal. The result: approximately $22,034 in backpay and $1,064 in ongoing monthly benefits to support her care and treatment. 💙 www.communitylegalsocal.org/holistic-leg...

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Holistic Legal Services for a Young Client - Community Legal Aid SoCal

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Join the legal team behind FVAP, et al. v. Superior Court of Contra Costa County, TODAY 12:00–1:30 p.m. PST for a town hall on the court’s ruling. Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8340962183....

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Our Small Claims Advisory has a NEW direct phone number. Call 714-845-7560 for information, forms, procedures, and to schedule an appointment.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

OC residents! If you need assistance in any of the areas listed in the graphic below, call us for an intake and assessment at 714-571-5200. We may be able to help you.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

- We can help qualifying individuals free of charge with various family law issues. - Podemos ayudar a las personas que califican, sin costo, con diversos asuntos de derecho familiar. #LegalAid #AyudaLegal

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Every day, people contact us with questions that they cannot answer themselves because they are too overwhelmed or confused by the legal system. We help thousands of people navigate the legal system while making sure they feel supported & heard during some of the most difficult times in their lives.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Our Small Claims Advisors offer a free workshop about how to start a small claims case. See below graphic ⬇ for more information. #LegalAid #smallclaims

Small Claims Advisory Free Workshop!

Topic: How to Start a Small Claims Case

In-person at 10 a.m. on first and third Friday of the month

On Zoom at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Friday of the month

To register, call 714-571-5200 (main hotline) or (714) 845-7560 (Small Claims direct line) or send email to smallclaimsworkshop@clsocal.org

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Putting it out there--we're hiring! Join our team and help remove barriers that limit access to justice. #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAid Link to apply: www.communitylegalsocal.org/get-involved...

Graphic with text announcing job openings: Attorney-Consumer Defense, Attorney-Eviction Diversion, Attorney-Housing, Supervising Attorney-Impact Litigation, Case Manager. All text is against a blue background and in white letters with a mural at the top.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

"From the beginning, the Community Legal Aid SoCal provided me with clear, practical guidance that helped me better understand my situation..." READ MORE of a testimonial written by a client who was assisted by our Consumer Defense Unit. #LegalAidMatters www.communitylegalsocal.org/clear-practi...

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Clear, practical guidance... - Community Legal Aid SoCal

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In California, attorney hourly rates average $391 per hour. For millions, hiring a lawyer isn’t an option. Legal aid provides free legal services to help people protect their homes, families, and livelihoods. #LegalAidMatters #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal Source: State Bar of CA, 2024 Justice Gap Report

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Case management services are integrated into what we do. Read how case manager Tabitha Adeleke provided support to a client who is now actively pursuing options for permanent housing in his community. #legalaid www.communitylegalsocal.org/support-and-...

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Support and Solution During a Transition - Community Legal Aid SoCal

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

In a sweeping victory for Petitioners and civil litigants across the state, the Court held California courts have a mandatory duty to provide a verbatim record of all court proceedings for litigants who cannot afford to pay for a private court reporter. 1/5

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We were proud to celebrate Alan Slater as he was honored for his extraordinary career as the longest-tenured Court Executive Officer of the Orange County Superior Court.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Call us for an intake and assessment if you or someone you know is in need of assistance with a civil legal matter in the areas listed below. #legalaid #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Please meet Robert Siemer, one of our steadfast pro bono attorneys, by clicking the link below. 🌟 Pro bono attorney support is essential, and we are grateful for their time and efforts on behalf of our clients. www.communitylegalsocal.org/news/pro-bon...

Head shot of a smiling senior man wearing a suit. To the right of his picture are the words, Pro Bono Spotlight Robert Siemer.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Members of our staff presented at the 2026 Management Information Exchange National Conference for Legal Aid Fundraising and Communications in Baltimore last week.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Marla Cox (fictitious name) is a 60-year-old woman with Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal who contacted CLA SoCal for assistance with resolving a financial dispute concerning unrendered dental services... READ Marla's story by clicking link. www.communitylegalsocal.org/intervention...

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Intervention to Resolution - Community Legal Aid SoCal

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

📞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 · 08/07/2026

Excited to share our 2025 annual report and all that our dedicated staff accomplished last year with the help of our pro bono volunteers, donors, supporters, and partners. 💙🙏 #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal Link to Justice Rising 2025 Annual Report: www.communitylegalsocal.org/annualreport...

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will be back at it on Monday morning, July 6th at 9 am. 🌟Wishing all an enjoyable July 4th! 🌟

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Phone lines open Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm and Friday, 9:00 am to 12 noon. 🌟Note phone lines open for seniors (60+) 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 · 30/06/2026

It was great to be a part of this effort!

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Legal aid protects children, older Americans, families, veterans, and survivors of domestic violence. A 50% cut to Legal Services Corporation funding would deny thousands the help they deserve. #LSCMatters #LegalAidMatters

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We support and assist survivors of domestic violence. This client's story is but one example of how Family Law Unit advocates help their clients, in collaboration with our partner agencies. www.communitylegalsocal.org/assistance-f... #LegalAid #DomesticViolence #FamilyLaw #LegalAidMatters

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Assistance for a Domestic Violence Survivor through a Referral - Community Legal Aid SoCal

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🌟We are ready to help. 🌟Estamos listos para ayudar.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Executive Director Kate Marr is in DC this week meeting with representatives from our service area ahead of tomorrow’s congressional forum with one clear message: Legal aid works. 1/3🧵 #LSCMatters #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAid

Photo of Kate Marr, Executive Director of Community Legal Aid SoCal standing against a garden and lawn with the United States Capitol building in the background.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

More than 2.8 million people would lose access to legal aid and the chance to resolve their problems, protect their families, and move forward if Legal Services Corporation funding is slashed by 50% as proposed by the House Appropriations Committee. #LSCMatters @legalservicescorp.bsky.social

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Summer at CLA SoCal isn’t all research and writing! 😊Our summer law clerks took a break for a fun night at Medieval Times.

Photo of a group of young adults in the stands at the Medieval Times tourist attraction.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

This Thursday, the 25th! We will be on Capitol Hill w/our sister California Legal Services Corporation-funded legal aid organizations to host a forum to educate legislators. ⚖️Leadership, clients, & staff will share how civil legal aid transforms lives across CA. @legalservicescorp.bsky.social

A graphic that shows a picture of the front of the US Capitol building and text that states California Project Directors Association, California in Washington, Thursday, June 15, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT, Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2044, 45 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20515

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Did you know we have a Case Management Unit? Pictured here are Griselda, Tabitha, and Lesly at their recent team retreat! Our case managers are often a vital part of a client's journey, providing trauma-informed, holistic support that goes beyond legal representation. #LegalAid #CaseManagement

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

It's what we do -- providing support, legal assistance, and representation for a disabled client whose SSI and SSDI disability benefits were wrongfully terminated! Click for our client's story and how we were able to help her. #LegalAid www.communitylegalsocal.org/representati...

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Representation for Disabled Client at Appeals Hearing - Community Legal Aid SoCal

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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.

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Community Legal Aid SoCal @clasocal.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

"I ﬁrst contacted Community Legal Aid SoCal in 2023, I was dealing with a collections case and had no legal representation. As a self-represented litigant, I felt overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward..." Read more by clicking! #LegalAid www.communitylegalsocal.org/clear-practi...

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Clear, practical guidance... - Community Legal Aid SoCal

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