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  • Legal Director of Family Law Services Job Announcement

    • June 22, 2022
    • Posted by: Donna Jones
    • Category: Job Announcements
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    SLOLAF is seeking a full-time Legal Director for its new Family Law Services program.  Please help us find a capable and passionate individual to join our team.  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced  family law attorney to be part of new service offerings for SLOLAF that will greatly benefit the low-income population of… Continue Reading Legal Director of Family Law Services Job Announcement
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  • Grand View Apartments Case Settles – Press Release 09-16-21

    • September 27, 2021
    • Posted by: Donna Jones
    • Category: Press Releases
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    Grand View Settlement Press Release 09-21 PASO ROBLES SLUM CASE SETTLES FOR OVER $4M: FORMER GRAND VIEW TENANTS MUST SUBMIT CLAIMS NOW TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR UNINHABITABLE CONDITIONS AND PROPERTY LOSS SAN LUIS OBISPO, September 16, 2021 – Former tenants of Grand View Apartments in Paso Robles have settled their lawsuit for the slum-like conditions that existed during their tenancies.   Stephanie Barclay… Continue Reading Grand View Apartments Case Settles – Press Release 09-16-21
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  • SLOLAF’s Legal Director Stephanie Barclay receives  John L. Seitz Community Service Award 

    • January 4, 2019
    • Posted by: Donna Jones
    • Category: Press Releases
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     SAN LUIS OBISPO, December 19, 2018 – The San Luis Obispo County Bar Association recently presented Stephanie Barclay with the John L. Seitz Award for Community Service. Barclay was hired as Project Director of Senior Legal Services Project in 2013 and elevated to Executive Director of San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (SLOLAF) in 2014,… Continue Reading SLOLAF’s Legal Director Stephanie Barclay receives  John L. Seitz Community Service Award 
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  • SLOLAF Receives $16,662.50 Cy Pres Award Stemming From Local Consumer Protection Lawsuit

    • September 4, 2018
    • Posted by: slolaf
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    San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (SLOLAF) received a cy pres award of $16,662.50 stemming from a local class action lawsuit addressing unlawful consumer practices. A cy pres award is granted to a non-profit organization, agreed upon by plaintiff and defense counsel, as part of a class action lawsuit settlement when there are funds leftover… Continue Reading SLOLAF Receives $16,662.50 Cy Pres Award Stemming From Local Consumer Protection Lawsuit

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  • Senior Legal Services Project Fights Elder Abuse

    • December 15, 2015
    • Posted by: slolaf
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    By Stephanie Barclay, Project Director, Senior Legal Services Project, a SLO Legal Alternatives (SLOLAC) program The call came in like so many others. The woman on the other end of the phone call, “Anna”, said she needed a divorce. “This one will be easy,” I thought, since Senior Legal Services Project (SLSP) does not handle… Continue Reading Senior Legal Services Project Fights Elder Abuse

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  • SLOLAF’s Second Annual Fundraiser

    • October 12, 2015
    • Posted by: slolaf
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    San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (SLOLAF) held its second annual fundraiser on October 10 at the magnificent Edna Valley home of attorneys Lisa and Michael Toke.  200 guests enjoyed “A Night In Tuscany” including an Italian feast prepared by Chef Jose Dahan, accompanied by a string quartet, theme-inspired libations, raffles, and a lively live… Continue Reading SLOLAF’s Second Annual Fundraiser

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  • SLO Legal Alternatives Brings In the New Year with a New Name and New Leadership

    • November 1, 2014
    • Posted by: slolaf
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    By: Stephanie Barclay, Executive Director SLO Legal Alternatives, also known as “SLOLAC” will have a new name as of January 1, 2015. The organization, which has been providing free legal help to low-income SLO County residents for over 20 years, will now provide free services as the San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (or “SLOLAF”).… Continue Reading SLO Legal Alternatives Brings In the New Year with a New Name and New Leadership

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  • Senior Legal Services Project Helps Victim of Mortgage Scam

    • November 30, 2012
    • Posted by: slolaf
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    By Andy Greensfelder The 2009 recession pounded Bob Edmonds’ business as it did to so many. Edmonds, a client of Senior Legal Services Project, a program of San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (formerly SLOLAC), found it impossible to keep up with his mortgage payments. Facing foreclosure, Edmonds searched for a Joan modification. Instead, he found… Continue Reading Senior Legal Services Project Helps Victim of Mortgage Scam

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