This resource guide offers free legal support for individuals facing challenges with housing or need of civil rights or immigration support. It includes access to no-cost legal services for low-income residents and immigrant communities.
This resource guide offers free legal support for individuals facing challenges with housing or need of civil rights or immigration support. It includes access to no-cost legal services for low-income residents and immigrant communities.
Public Law Center
The Public Law Center is a nonprofit that provides no-charge legal services for low-income residents of Orange County as well as other nonprofits. Volunteers from law firms around Orange County and Southern California contribute free services to help anyone in need of help on a wide range of issues, notably immigration.
601 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 541-1010
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (closed for lunch from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM daily)
Community Legal Aid SoCal
Community Legal Aid is dedicated to fighting injustice and protecting social, economic, and racial equity, providing legal support, counseling, and representation for low-income individuals facing a range of issues, including immigration and family law. Community Legal Aid operates in multiple SoCal locations, including offices in Santa Ana and Anaheim, as well as other locations in the Los Angeles area.
2101 North Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
(800) 834-5001
(714) 571-5200
Orange County Department of Education
The Orange County Department of Education stands for the safety and protection of its students, acknowledging that a large margin of Orange County’s student population is deeply impacted by new federal immigration directives. The OCDE offers resources to protect students and their families and help guide students towards success.
200 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-4000
UCI Law Immigration Rights Clinic
The UCI Immigrant Rights Clinic is a legal clinic at UC Irvine School of Law that provides free legal services to low-income immigrants. Clients receive direct representation on matters ranging from defense in the case of detention or deportation, to exploitation and protection of civil rights.
401 E. Peltason Drive, Law 3500-L, Irvine, CA 92697-8000
(949) 824-9894
alai@law.uci.edu
Catholic Charities of Orange County
The Immigration and Citizen Services team of the Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC), accredited by the DOJ, offers legal services to all who are seeking naturalization, citizenship, refugee services, citizenship education, and more for little to zero cost. The CCOC welcomes all clients regardless of race, religion, gender, age, ability to pay, or circumstance to use their services and aid to help with the citizenship process.
1800 E 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 347-9610
OC Rapid Response Network
Orange County Rapid Response (OCRRN) is part of a network of teams in Southern California teaching important skills, preventative education, and leadership to prepare immigrants to defend their rights during immigration raids or enforcement actions. OCRRN works together with programs such as the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, the Long Beach Community Defense Network, Los Angeles Raids Rapid Response Network, and more to maintain a safe Southern California for everyone.
(714) 881-1558
casereferral@ocrapidresponse.org
Veterans Legal Institute
The Veterans Legal Institute® (VLI) is among the only non-profit public interest law firms in the nation dedicated exclusively to the legal needs of current and former military members. VLI is a public interest law firm that empowers low-income veterans with the type of zealous advocacy that helps them achieve a higher quality of life.
2100 N. Broadway, Suite 209, Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 852-3492
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California
AJSOCAL is the leading civil rights advocate for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. The organization combats discrimination, offers free legal services and workshops in Southern California to those who are low-income and everyone in need, and drives policy change from local to national levels.
Main Office: (213) 977-7500
Legal Help Hotlines:
English: (888) 349-9695
Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese): (800) 520-2356
Korean: (800) 867-3640
Khmer: (800) 867-3126
Filipino (Tagalog): (855) 300-2552
Hindi: (855) 971-2552
Thai: (800) 914-9583
Vietnamese: (714) 477-2958
Fair Housing Foundation
The Fair Housing Foundation actively supports and promotes freedom of residence through education, advocacy, and litigation, to ensure that all persons have the opportunity to secure safe and decent housing that they desire and can afford, without regard to their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, familial status, marital status, disability, ancestry, age, source of income or other characteristics protected by laws.
1855 W. Katella Avenue, #355, Orange, CA 92867
Main Office: (714) 918-8001
Fair Housing Hotline: (800) 446-FAIR (3247)
TTY: (800) 855-7100
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
California Courts Self-Help Guide
Resources and information to help you navigate your court case, including step-by-step guides for following procedures and help with understanding your options.
Central Justice Center
700 Civic Center Drive West
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(657) 622-6878
Lamoreaux Justice Center
341 City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
(657) 622-5500
Family Law/Domestic Violence
North Justice Center
1275 North Berkeley Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
(657) 622-5600
Hours at All Locations:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM