Legal Assistance is provided free to low-income people and senior citizens in the following areas of law:

Family Law          Domestic Violence          Landlord/Tenant Law          Income Maintenance           Civil Rights          Consumer

Additional Assistance is offered outside of our Main Offices and normal business hours via the follow programs and clinics:

THE LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER

The Legal Resource Center of Santa Barbara County is staffed by a California licensed attorney, and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Assistance is offered in the completion of legal and court documents for various civil matters and infractions, and in properly presenting your case to the court.

The current hours of operation are:

Santa Barbara LRC:              Mondays                             1pm to 4 pm        

                                                   Tuesday                             9am to 11:30 and 1:30pm to 4pm       

                                                   Wednesday - Friday         9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm

Santa Maria LRC:                   Monday                               9am to 12 pm

                                                   Tuesdays & Wednesday 9am to 12pm & 1pm to 4pm

                                                   Thursday                            1pm to 4 pm

                                                   Friday                                  9am to 12pm & 1pm to 4pm

Lompoc LRC:                         Monday                               9am to 3:30 pm

                                                  Tuesday                              9am to 3:30 pm

                                                  Wednesday                        9am to 3:30 pm

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PROJECT OUTREACH- Santa Barbara & Goleta

Volunteer Lawyers provide "advice only" outreach at various community centers, offer pro bono representation in certain types of cases,
and assist at Legal Aid's offices. Please call ahead of time to ensure an attorney will be present.

Their current hours of operation and locations are:

SENIOR OUTREACH- For clients 60 years of age or older, please call specified numbers below for an appointment.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDER CLINIC

We assist survivors of domestic violence and elder abuse in obtaining Restraining Orders to protect them from their abusers.  We assist all people regardless

of income in these cases.  Quite often, we also assist domestic violence survivors in obtaining appropriate child custody and visitation orders.  In non-Domestic

Violence cases, where there are credible allegations of harm to a child, we also assist low-income persons with custody and visitation problems.

The Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County operates a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinic one evening per week. Although you will

represent yourself ("In Pro Per") in this legal matter, you will obtain assistance completing the necessary forms and recieve information on court procedures.

Appointments are necessary. Please contact your local office for more information or to make an appointment.

For more information on Domestic Violene Restraining Orders click here: DVROCLINIC

CONSUMER DEBT CLINIC

Legal Resource Center, Thursdays 2-4pm

Most people deal with one or more of the following financial problems. We offer assistance with successful strategies for getting out of debt and rebuilding credit.

Credit Card Debt                              Garnished Wages                              Credit Report Errors                              Collections                              Car Loan Default

Garnished Bank Account              Phone Bill Issues                                Other Credit Problems

Practical and Legal Assistance with Consumer Debt:

Negotiate with Creditors                              Contend with Repossessions                              Obtain & Correct your Credit File                            

Stop Collector Harrassment                       Respond to Creditor Lawsuits                             Find Otherpotential Remedies                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Rebuild your Credit                                        Utilize Consumer Protection Laws

ASSISTANCE WITH TELEPHONE FRAUD