Bay Area Resources
 LEGAL ASSISTANCE




 

Legal Rights of Hoarders and Clutterers
http://www.mha-sf.org/library/rights.cfm



Elder Law
http://www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com/suppinfo/elderlaw.html
http://www.elderlawanswers.com/elder_info/elderlaw_info.asp



Adult Protective Services
http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/NCEAroot/Main_Site/Find_Help/APS/About_APS.aspx



Bar Association of San Francisco
Lawyer Referral Service
Access to low fee or free attorneys in eviction
defense cases for 30 day or 3 day notices.
If you receive a summons or complaint (5 day notice),
go immediately to the Eviction Defense Collaborative*
415-9891616
465 California St. #1100
San Francisco



Eviction Defense Collaborative
Client must come in within 5 days, including
weekends, upon receipt of paperwork of the
summons and complaint.
They assist in filing of appropriate papers. 
Walk-in hours daily.
433 South Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco
415-431-8831



Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights of the SF Bay Area
Provides access to attorneys for those who may have too much
income to qualify for free services but cannot afford a private attorney.
415-543-9444
131 Stewart St, #400
San Francisco



Legal Assistance to the Elderly, Inc.
Provides legal assistance to San Francisco
residents 60 and older.
415- 431-8831
433 South Van Ness
San Francisco



Bay Area Legal Aid
2287 S. El Camino Real
San Mateo
http://bapd.org/gba-ty-2.html
http://www.baylegal.org
1-800-551-5554
Offers free legal services for low-income clients, including help with evictions.



Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
521 East 5th Ave.
San Mateo
800-381-8898 or 650-558-0915
legal advice and counsel on civil matters for low income individuals



San Mateo County Bar Association
333 Bradford St. Redwood City
650-369-4149
Lawyer referral service

 

San Mateo County Superior Court of California lists sources of help and information
on being your own lawyer.
http://www.sanmateocourt.org/famlaw/famres.html
http://www.sanmateocourt.org/director.php?filename=./famlaw/famown.html

 

San Francisco Department of Human Services, Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance.
415-558-2255
Provides information about organizations that can help with evictions.



Senior Legal Hotline
http://www.seniorlegalhotline.org/
(800) 222-1753
Legal Information and help for elderly persons.



State Bar of California Lawyer Referral Services
http://www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_generic.jsp?cid=10182
1-866-442-2529 or 866-44-CA-LAW



San Francisco Tenants Union
http://www.sftu.org/
Information about tenants rights in San Francisco.



California Department of Consumer Affairs
Information about tenants’ and landlords’ rights, including evictions and resolving problems.
http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/appendix3.shtml