Other SLO County Legal Self-Help Resources

211 - SLO County

Free 24-hour information and referrals to community resources.
2-1-1 or (805) 549-8989 or (800) 549-8989

Cost: Free

https://www.211.org/

California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)

Services: Assist in civil law cases, including housing, labor, employment, education, public benefits, medical debt, and criminal record clearing. Do not assist with family law, small claims or restraining orders.

http://www.crla.org

Cal Poly Low Income Tax Payer Clinic

Phone (877) 318-6772
Email: litc@calpoly.edu

Services: The Clinic represents low-income taxpayers involved in controversies with the Internal Revenue Service and provides education and outreach services on the rights and responsibilities of taxpayers. Eligible clients may receive free legal services such as representation in Tax Court cases, negotiating payment and settlement options with the IRS, help with audits, filing of identity theft affidavits, and prevention of levies. Services are confidential and in English and Spanish.

Cost: Free

More information and applications may be found at:
https://orfalea.calpoly.edu/low-income-taxpayer-clinic/

Catholic Charities

(805) 541-9110

Services: Assist in immigration and housing cases

Cost: Sliding Scale

https://catholiccharitiesca.org/our-programs/immigration-programs/

Child Support Services Department

(866) 901-3212

Services: Assist to establish, modify or enforce child support and health insurance.

Cost: Free

http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/css

Creative Mediation

Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service
(805) 549-0442

Services: Offer mediation and conflict-coaching services to resolve small claims and community, landlord/tenant, and neighbor issues, with specialized programs for family conflict including and older adult/caregiver issues and free Parent Teen Mediation services.

Cost: Free or Low Cost

http://www.creativemediation.org

Consumer Debt and Bankruptcy Clinic

Free assistance via live video conferencing with a pro bono bankruptcy attorney.

Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County
Phone: (805) 242-3104

https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/sites/cacb/files/documents/dhaa/ND%20Consumer%20and%20BK%20Clinic.pdf

Family Court Services

(805) 706-3608

Services: Mediate child custody issues between parties in family law cases to reach a parenting plan agreement. Separate appointments are available if there is domestic violence.

Cost: Free

http://www.slo.courts.ca.gov

Family Law Facilitator

Free assistance with family law matters.

(805) 706-3604 Recorded Information
Phone: (805) 706-3617
Email: finishcase@slo.courts.ca.gov

In-person clinic and In-person workshops currently closed. Online Workshops: Start or Respond to Family Law Case and Obtain Child Support, Custody and Visitation Orders.

View regular schedule and closed dates at:

https://www.slo.courts.ca.gov/sh/selfhelp-familylaw.htm#facilitator

Services: Assist in divorce, legal separation, nullity, paternity, restraining orders, guardianship and name change cases. Help obtain and modify child support, custody and visitation orders.

Cost: Free

https://www.slo.courts.ca.gov/sh/index.htm

Immigrant Legal Defense Center

https://www.sbimmigrantdefense.org/

San Luis Obispo Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Referrals to local attorneys.

(805) 541-5502
No Walk-Ins.

Services: When appropriate, provide a referral to an LRIS attorney in any of the following areas of law: Appellate, Bankruptcy, Business, Collection, Criminal Defense, Employment, Estate Planning, Family Law, (including Limited Scope) General Civil Litigation, Landlord/Tenant, Malpractice, Personal Injury, Real Property. Assist with other resources including referrals to local county agencies when applicable.

Cost: $50.00 LRIS administrative fee if referred to an attorney. Attorney’s regular fee will apply following the initial appointment.

Online request may be submitted at: http://slobarlris.org