Although all in-person legal clinics in San Diego County have been suspended, that does not mean there is not legal assistance available. To help you identify what services are available, here is a partial list of the services being offered by our local local pro-bono legal services providers.

• The San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program is offering legal assistance via the telephone for the following services:
  • Family Law
    • Call (619) 235-5656, Ext. 124
    • Online Application
  • Restraining Order Clinic (including Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse, & Civil Harassment)
    • Call English: (619) 235-5656, Ext. 118
    • Call Spanish: (619) 235-5656, Ext. 102
    • Online Application
  • Guardianship of a Minor
    • Call (619) 235-5656, Ext. 111
    • Online Application
  • Small Business/ Non-Profit Support
    • Call (619) 235-5656, Ext. 130
    • Online Application
  • Education Law Services  for Foster Youth
    • Call (619) 235-5656, Ext. 123
  • HIV/AIDS Law
    • Call (619) 235-5656, Ext. 106
  • Landlord/Tenant
    • Call (619) 235-5656, Ext. 127
• Legal Aid Society of San Diego
  • Bankruptcy
    • Call 1-877-534-2524 for remote assistance
  • Civil Appellate Self-Help Workshop
    • Call (619) 471-2781 to register for the online workshop
  • Civil Harassment/ Elder Abuse Restraining Orders
    • Call (619) 738-9844
  • Debt Collection Lawsuit
    • Call 1-877-534-2524 for remote assistance
  • Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
    • Call (619) 738-9844
  • Eviction Defense: assistance only for those that have received notice to vacate from sheriff and want to complete an Ex Parte Stay of Execution of Judgment/ Lockout
    • Call (619) 788-9844
    • More information here
  • Name & Gender Marker Change Clinic
    • Call (619) 738-9844
    • More information here
  • Restraining Order (includes Domestic Violence, Civil Harassment, and Elder Abuse)
• Community Legal Project: providing assistance with legal emergencies. Please allow 1-2 business days for response.
  • Call (619) 780-7498 and leave a message, or
  • Email clp@cwsl.edu