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  • Staff Attorney Job Announcement

    • March 5, 2021
    • Posted by: Donna Jones
    • Category: Job Announcements
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    SLOLAF has received new grants to focus on eviction defense and homelessness prevention and is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney. Please help us find a capable and passionate legal professional to join our team.  SLOLAF has the following job opening, position to start ASAP.  Feel free to forward this announcement to potential candidates and contact… Continue Reading Staff Attorney Job Announcement
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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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