The Contra Costa County Legal Resource Guide is intended only as a public information resource. It
was compiled to assist consumers in navigating through the legal system and finding the appropriate
legal and social services for their needs. The Contra Costa County Superior Court and the Contra Costa
County Bar Association do not endorse any of the agencies listed. The information contained in this
Directory is based on information obtained from the agencies themselves. We have relied on the
organizations directly for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Some information may have changed since the
time of printing. Any omissions or inaccuracies are unintentional.
Fourth Edition Legal Services
Directory - (downloadable PDF format) Updated Nov. 2007
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AREA
SERVED
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TELEPHONE
NUMBERS & WEBSITES
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ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Technical
assistance & support for adopted foster children
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Statewide
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800-227-8044
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ADOPTION SERVICES - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
General adoption issues, inquiries
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Contra
Costa County
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925-335-7040
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AMERICAN
INDIAN CHILD RESOURCE CENTER
Child abuse, neglect, and support for American Indian families
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Bay
Area
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510-208-1870
www.aicrc.org
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CALIFORNIA
DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Adoptions, Foster Care, Day Care Licensing and more
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Statewide
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www.dss.cahwnet.gov
Find Services, Information & Forms
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CALIFORNIA YOUTH CRISIS LINE
Youth
crisis counseling, information
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Statewide
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800-843-5200
www.calyouth.org
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CHILD CARE LAW CENTER
Complex
legal issues for child care law
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National
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415-394-7144
www.childcarelaw.org
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CHILDREN AND
FAMILY SERVICES – (CPS)
Child
abuse inquiries, investigations
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Contra
Costa County
Central
East
West
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925-646-1680
925-427-8811
510-374-3324
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LA RAZA CENTRO
LEGAL
Employment,
housing, immigration, senior, and youth law for Spanish-speaking
community; numerous Legal Clinics
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Bay
Area
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415-575-3500
www.lrcl.org
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LEGAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
Services
and representation for minors, including guardianship,
emancipation, special education, school discipline hearings
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Bay
Area
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415-863-3762
www.lsc-sf.org
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ATTORNEY GENERAL’S PUBLIC INQUIRY UNIT
Consumer
complaints and investigations
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800-952-5225
www.caag.state.ca.us
Programs and Services
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BETTER
BUSINESS BUREAU
Consumer
inquiries, complaints
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Contra
Costa County
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510-238-1000
www.oakland.bbb.org
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OFFICE OF
REVENUE COLLECTIONS
Parking
citations, complaints, payments
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Contra
Costa County
Parking
Division
General
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925-335-8558
925-335-8550
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CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF
CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Consumer
complaints, investigations
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800-952-5210
www.dca.ca.gov
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CALIFORNIA MEDICAL REVIEW
Nursing
home & Medicare issues
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800-841-1602
www.lumetra.com
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CALIFORNIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Dental
inquiries, complaints
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916-443-0505
www.cda.org
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CALIFORNIA,
DENTAL BOARD OF
Complaints
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Statewide
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www.dbc.ca.gov
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COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING
Child-care
provider information, inquires
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Contra
Costa County
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510-622-2602
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COMMUNITY
CARE LICENSING - STATE OF CALIFORNIA WEBSITE
Child-care, adult & elderly residential
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Statewide
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www.ccld.ca.gov
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CONSUMER ACTION HOTLINE
Consumer
complaints and assistance
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415-777-9635
www.consumer-action.org
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CONSUMER
CREDIT COUNSELORS OF THE EAST BAY
Money
management, counseling
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1-866-889-9347
www.cccsebay.org
Offices in Berkeley, Concord, Fremont and Oakland
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CONTRA COSTA CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAMS
Community
mediation services covering a variety of subjects.
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Contra
Costa County
Central
East
West
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CONTRACTOR’S STATE
LICENSING BOARD
Contractor
inquiries, complaints
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800-321-2752
www.cslb.ca.gov
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ELDER
LAW CLINIC
Represent elders who have become victims of financial abuse; education
to avoid be victimized.
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Contra
Costa, Alameda, & Solano Counties
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(925)
969-3341
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S CONSUMER FRAUD DIVISION
Consumer fraud complaints, investigations
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Contra
Costa County
Special Ops
To request a complaint form
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925-646-4620
925-646-4556
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INSURANCE CONSUMER HOTLINE
Insurance
inquiries, complaints
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800-927-4357
www.insurance.ca.gov
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MEDICAL
BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
Medical
complaints, inquiries
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Statewide
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800-633-2322
www.medbd.ca.gov
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MEDICARE
The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare - Eligibility,
Nursing Homes, Physician Directory & more
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Federal
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www.medicare.gov
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www.co.contra-costa.ca.us
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DISTRICT
ATTORNEY
General
criminal, civil matters,
Juvenile
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Contra
Costa County
Main
Central/East
West
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925-957-2200
925-646-2625
510-231-1800
925-957-8601 Juvenile
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PUBLIC
DEFENDER
Represents
low-income defendants in criminal court
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Contra
Costa County
Main
West
Alternate Defender's Office
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925-335-8000
510-412-4900
925-646-1740
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RECORDERS
OFFICE
Birth,
death and marriage certificates. Real
estate recordings
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Contra
Costa County
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925-335-7900
www.criis.com/contracosta/official.shtml
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BAY AREA POLICE WATCH
Hotline
and legal referral for police abuse and misconduct
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Bay
Area
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510-428-3939
x 299
ellabakercenter.org
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FRIENDS OUTSIDE
Inmate
assistance
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Contra
Costa County
Central
West
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925-228-0644
510-262-4336
www.oslc.net Missions link
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LEGAL SERVICES
FOR PRISONERS WITH CHILDREN
Assistance
for women in the criminal justice system.
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Bay
Area
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415-255-7036
www.prisonerswithchildren.org
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PRISON LAW OFFICE
Legal
and confinement issues for prisoners
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Statewide
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415-457-9144
www.prisonlaw.com
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PROBATION
DEPT.
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Contra
Costa County
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925-313-4000
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PUBLIC
DEFENDER
Represents
low-income defendants in criminal court
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Contra
Costa
Main
West
Alternate Defender's Office
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925-335-8000
510-412-4900
925-646-1740
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RAPE CRISIS
CENTER
(Community Violence Solutions)
Sexual
assault matters, crisis counseling, etc.
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Contra
Costa
Central
East
West
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800-670-7273
925-706-4290 Business
510-237-0113 Business
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VICTIMS OF CRIME RESOURCE CENTER
Crime
victim assistance
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Statewide
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800-842-8467
800VICTIMS
www.1800victims.org
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VICTIMS
OF CRIME, NATIONAL CENTER FOR
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National
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1-800-FYI-CALL
www.ncvc.org
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VICTIM-WITNESS ASSISTANCE CENTER
Crime
victims and witness assistance
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Contra
Costa
Central
West
County
Toll
Free
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925-646-2474
510-374-3276
800-648-0600
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AIDS LEGAL REFERRAL PANEL
Legal
referrals, and other services
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Bay
Area
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415-701-1100
www.alrp.org
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT HOTLINE
Disability
discrimination inquiries
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Statewide
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800-514-0301
www.ada.gov
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BAY AREA LEGAL AID
Housing, Health Access, Public Benefits, & Domestic Violence
matters. Serves low-income people.
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East
West
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Legal
Advice Lines
Mon-Thurs 9:30 am-3:00 pm
925-219-3325
510-250-5270
www.baylegal.org
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CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION
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Statewide
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www.dor.ca.gov
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CALIFORNIA
CENTER FOR LAW AND THE DEAF
Deaf
advocacy, education, and information
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Bay
Area
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877-332-3529
www.deaflaw.org
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CALIFORNIA HMO
HELP CENTER
Health-care
complaints, and benefit denial assistance
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Statewide
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800-400-0815
www.hmohelp.ca.gov
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COMMUNITY
ALLIANCE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
Provides
special education services, information, and representation
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Bay
Area
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415-431-2285
510-783-5333
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HIV/AIDS PROGRAM
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Contra
Costa
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925-313-6771
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CONTRA
COSTA
SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES
Consumer
matters, housing, health care, elder abuse, SSI, income, estate, wills,
etc; including Will Clinic
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West
Central/East
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510-374-3712
925-706-4852
www.seniorlegalservices.org
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DISABILITY
RIGHTS EDUCATION AND DEFENSE FUND
Social
and legal services regarding disability law and discrimination
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Statewide
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510-644-2555
800-348-4232
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FAMILY
CAREGIVER ALLIANCE
Long-term
care services, numerous Caregiver Workshops
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Bay
Area
Toll
Free
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415-434-3388
800-445-8106
www.caregiver.org
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THE
HAWKINS
CENTER
Social
security and disability benefits, HIV/AIDS, and social work services
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Bay
Area
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510-232-6611
www.hawkinscenter.org
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INDEPENDENT
LIVING RESOURCES
Numerous
legal and counseling services for the disabled, numerous Self-Help
Workshops
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Contra Costa
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925-363-7293
www.calsilc.org
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MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS
Mental
health information, counseling, assessments, and clinics
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Contra Costa County
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888-678-7277
www.co.contra-costa.ca.us
Department List: Health Services to Mental Health link
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MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMER CONCERNS
Advocate
for mental health patients, investigates complaints
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Contra Costa County
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925-646-5788
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PROTECTION AND
ADVOCACY, INC.
Advocates
and represents disabled persons, including persons with developmental and
psychiatric disorders
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Statewide
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510-430-8033
800-776-5746
www.pai-ca.org
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A SAFE PLACE
Shelter,
counseling, social and legal services for battered women and families
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Bay
Area
Crisis
Line
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510-986-8600
510-536-7233
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CONTRA COSTA
CRISIS CENTER
Crisis
issues: suicide, grief, homeless, youth, abuse (elder, child), mental
health, etc.
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Contra Costa
County
Crisis Line
Grief Line
Homeless Line
School Tip Line
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www.cccord.org
800-833-2900
800-837-1818
800-808-6444
800-863-7600
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BAY AREA LEGAL AID
Housing, Health Access, Public Benefits, & Domestic Violence
matters. Serves low-income people.
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East
West
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Legal
Advice Lines
Mon-Thurs 9:30 am-3:00 pm
925-219-3325
510-250-5270
www.baylegal.org
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DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
Child-support
enforcement
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Contra
Costa County
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925-957-7300
866-244-5382
www.co.contra-costa.ca.us
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDER CLINIC
Clinic
for domestic violence victims/ respondents
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Contra
Costa County
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www.cccba.org/comm/domestic.htm
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EMPLOYMENT
& HUMAN SERVICES, FAMILY DIV. (SOCIAL SERVICES)
Social
services, child welfare information, and low-income family services
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Contra
Costa County
Central
East
Richmond West
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925-313-7987
925-706-4980
510-412-3000 zips 94801 and 94804
510-262-7700
www.co.contra-costa.ca.us
Dept. List: Employment & Human Services
or
www.ehsd.org
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FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR SUPPORT ASSISTANCE CENTER
Numerous
family law, spousal & child support services for self-represented
litigants
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Contra
Costa County
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925-957-7887
www.cc-courts.org/famlaw.htm
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FAMILY LAW SELF-HELP WORKSHOPS
Clinics
for self-represented family law cases, regarding support, dissolution,
paternity, etc.
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Contra
Costa County
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925-957-7887
www.cc-courts.org/famlaw.htm
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FLARe
(FAMILY LAW ALTERNATIVE RESOLUTION) -
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BAR
ASSOCIATION
Mediation
and arbitration for all family law matters
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Contra
Costa County
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925-825-5700
www.cccba.org/comm/flare.htm
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MODERATE MEANS PROGRAM – CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Family
law services for moderate-income individuals
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Contra
Costa County
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925-677-0234
www.cccba.org/comm/moderate.htm
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RAPE CRISIS CENTER
(Community Violence Solutions)
Sexual
assault matters, crisis counseling, etc.
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Contra
Costa County
Central
East
West
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800-670-7273
925-706-4290 Business
510-237-0113 Business
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STAND! AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Numerous
services for domestic violence victims
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Contra
Costa County
Crisis
Hotline
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925-676-3122 DV Treatment Program
888-215-5555
www.standagainstdv.org
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U.S.
STATE DEPARTMENT
Information re: judgment collection, custody, etc.
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International
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http://travel.state.gov/family/family_1732.html
"Judicial Assistance Abroad" is located under the "Family
Issues" heading.
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BAY AREA LEGAL
AID
Housing, Health Access, Public Benefits, & Domestic Violence
matters. Serves low-income people.
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East
West
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Legal
Advice Lines
Mon-Thurs 9:30 am-3:00 pm
925-219-3325
510-250-5270
www.baylegal.org
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CONTRA COSTA CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAMS
Community
mediation services covering a variety of subjects.
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Contra
Costa County
Central
East
West
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COUNTY
BUILDING DEPT.
Building
inspection
- code enforcement
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Contra
Costa County
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925-335-1111
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CONTRA COSTA SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES
Consumer
matters, housing, health care, elder abuse, SSI, income, estate, wills,
etc; including Will Clinic
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West
Central/East
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510-374-3712
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EAST
BAY COMMUNITY LAW CENTER
Tenant Workshops held in Oakland, Berkeley, & Emeryville.
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Open
to all East Bay tenants regardless of income
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(510)
548-4040
www.ebclc.org
(click on "Law Units" tab &
then the "Housing" tab for info on the
workshops.
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FAIR EMPLOYMENT & HOUSING DEPT. - HOUSING LINE
Housing
discrimination inquiries, complaints
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Statewide
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800-233-3212
www.dfeh.ca.gov
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HERA
- Housing & Economic Rights Advocates
Predatory or unfair mortgage lending, foreclosure prevention and fair
housing.
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Northern
California
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(510)
271-8443
http://heraca.org
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HOMELESSNESS
HOTLINE
General
homelessness information
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Contra
Costa County
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800-808-6444
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HOUSING
AUTHORITY
General
housing matters, including public housing and Section 8
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Contra
Costa County
Central
West
Rodeo
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925-372-7400
510-232-8492
510-799-0400
www.co.contra-costa.ca.us
Dept. List: Housing Authority
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HOUSING
RIGHTS, INC
Foreclosure and Senior counseling,
fair housing investigation, mediation, housing clinics, 1st time buyer
education
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Contra
Costa County &
Alameda
County
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866-469-0133 (Concord)
800-261-2298
www.housingrights.org
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LA RAZA CENTRO LEGAL
Employment,
housing, immigration, senior, and youth law for Spanish-speaking
community; numerous Legal Clinics
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Bay
Area
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415-575-3500
www.lrcl.org
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MOBILE HOME OMBUDSMAN
Mobile
home mediation, arbitration
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Contra
Costa County
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800-952-5275
www.hcd.ca.gov
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PACIFIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
Housing
counseling, landlord/tenant rights, mediation, and other services
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Contra
Costa County
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925-439-1056
www.pcsi.org
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REAL ESTATE CONSUMER COMPLAINT & PROTECTION
Real
estate and realtor complaint, inquiries
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Statewide
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510-622-2552
www.dre.ca.gov
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SHELTER, INC
Housing
counseling and services for low-income individuals
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Contra
Costa County
East
West
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925-335-0698
Central
www.shelterincofccc.org
925-778-0298
510-215-0636
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U.S. DEPT. OF HOUSING
& URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Housing
discrimination information
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National
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800-669-9777
or 800-347-3739
www.hud.gov
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES IMMIGRATION PROJECT
General
immigration services for Spanish- speaking community
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Contra
Costa County
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925-825-3099
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CENTRAL AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER
Central
American immigration law
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Bay
Area
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415-824-2330
www.carecensf.org
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INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF THE EAST BAY
General
immigration issues, including Legal
Immigration Clinic
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Contra
Costa County
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510-451-2846
www.iieb.org
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LA RAZA CENTRO
LEGAL
Employment,
housing, immigration, senior, and youth law for Spanish-speaking
community; numerous Legal Clinics
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Bay
Area
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415-575-3500
www.lrcl.org
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LAWYERS’
COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS of the SF Bay Area
Various
civil rights issues, including numerous Legal Clinics.
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Statewide
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415-543-9444
www.lccr.com
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U.S.
CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES
Immigration
information
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Regional
Office
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800-375-5283
http://uscis.gov/graphics
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EMPLOYMENT & HUMAN SERVICES, WORKFORCE DIV. (SOCIAL SERVICES)
Low-income
workforce assistance
and
similar services
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Contra
Costa County
Central
East
Richmond
West
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925-313-7987
925-706-4980
510-412-3000 zips 84801 & 94804
510-262-7700
www.ehsd.org
or www.co.contra-costa.ca.us
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EMPLOYMENT LAW CENTER
Low-income
labor assistance; clinics for
worker’s rights, youth, welfare, language rights, unemployment, sexual
orientation, & domestic
violence
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Statewide
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415-864-8848
www.las-elc.org
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
Employment
discrimination
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National
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415-625-5600
1-800-669-4000
www.eeoc.gov
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EQUAL RIGHTS
ADVOCATES
Women’s
employment issues: pregnancy, wages, discrimination, etc.
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Statewide
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415-621-0505
8008394ERA
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FAIR EMPLOYMENT & HOUSING DEPT. Employment
discrimination inquiries, complaints
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Statewide
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800-884-1684
www.dfeh.ca.gov
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INSTITUTO LABORAL DE LA RAZA
Employment
rights and labor relations focused on Spanish-speaking community
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Bay
Area
Oakland
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415-431-7522
510-635-4211
www.ilaboral.org
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LA RAZA CENTRO LEGAL
Employment,
housing, immigration, senior, and youth law for Spanish-speaking
community; numerous Legal Clinics
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Bay
Area
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415-575-3500
www.lrcl.org
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LABOR COMMISSIONER
Wage
disputes
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Bay
Area
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510-622-3273
www.dir.ca.gov/labor_law.html
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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH (CAL OSHA)
Workplace
safety complaints, inquiries.
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Statewide
District Office
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800-963-9424
www.dir.ca.gov/occupational_safety.html
925-602-6517
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WOMEN’S BUREAU - U.S. DEPT. OF LABOR
Women’s
employment rights inquiries, complaints
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Regional
San
Francisco
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877-923-6509
415-975-4750
www.dol.gov/wb
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WORKER’S COMPENSATION INFORMATION &
ASSISTANCE
General
worker’s compensation information, including weekly Clinics
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Contra
Costa County
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925-977-8343
www.dir.ca.gov/dwc
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WORKER’S COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD
Appeals
information, inquiries
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Contra
Costa County
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800-736-7401
www.dir.ca.gov/wcab
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AIDS LEGAL REFERRAL PANEL
HIV/AIDS
legal referrals, social services
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Bay
Area
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415-701-1100
www.alrp.org
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ALTERNATIVE
DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAMS
Mediation,
arbitration, early neutral evaluation and settlement conference services
for civil court cases
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Contra
Costa County
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925-957-5787
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ATTORNEY
DISCIPLINE/COMPLAINT HOTLINE- STATE BAR
Attorney
complaints
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Statewide
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800-843-9053
www.calbar.ca.gov
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CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY DISPUTE SERVICES
Community
mediation, arbitration services
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Contra
Costa County
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510-231-4190
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CALIFORNIA STATE BAR
Attorney
records, general inquiries
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Statewide
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415-538-2000
www.calbar.ca.gov
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COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL PERFORMANCE
Judicial
complaints, inquiries
|
Statewide
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415-557-1200
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CONTRA COSTA CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAMS
Community
mediation services covering a variety of subjects.
|
Contra
Costa County
Central
East
West
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ELDER
LAW CLINIC
Represent elders who have become victims of financial abuse; education
to avoid be victimized.
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Contra
Costa, Alameda, & Solano Counties
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(925)
969-3341
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FEE
ARBITRATION PROGRAM – CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
BAR ASSOCIATION
Client/attorney
fee disputes
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Contra
Costa County
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925-686-6900
www.cccba.org/comm/mediation.htm
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HISPANIC RELATIONS
Paralegal assistance for Spanish-speaking community
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Contra
Costa County
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925-686-0480
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LAWYER REFERRAL
AND INFORMATION SERVICE – CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Attorney referrals for most areas of the law
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Contra
Costa County
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925-825-5700
www.cccba.org/lawserv.htm
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SMALL CLAIMS ADVISOR
Small
claims court information, advice, and clinics
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Contra
Costa County
If you are calling from inside the county
If you are calling from
outside the county
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www.cc-courts.org/smallcl.htm
888-676-7277
925-646-6109
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THE
LAW CENTER
Help low income residents of CCC to obtain free or low cost legal
services. After July 1, 2004 will assist in getting pro bono
representation or other assistance for callers who do not qualify for or
cannot be helped by existing legal services.
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Contra
Costa County
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866-543-8017
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ASIAN LAW CAUCUS
Various
services for members of low-income Asian community, numerous Legal
Clinics
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Bay
Area
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415-896-1702
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BAY AREA LEGAL AID
Housing, Health Access, Public Benefits, & Domestic Violence
matters. Serves low-income people.
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East
West
|
Legal Advice Lines
Mon-Thurs 9:30 am-3:00 pm
925-219-3325
510-250-5270
www.baylegal.org
|
CALIFORNIA INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES
Various
legal and social services for Native American tribes and individuals
|
Statewide
|
510-835-0284
800-829-0284
www.calindian.org
|
CONTRA COSTA CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAMS
Community
mediation services covering a variety of subjects.
|
Contra
Costa County
Central
East
West
|
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CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Numerous
services for low-income agricultural laborers
|
Statewide
|
415-777-2752
www.crla.org
|
DEPT. OF
SOCIAL SERVICES
|
Contra
Costa County
|
925-313-1500
www.dss.cahwnet.gov
|
ELDER
LAW CLINIC
Represent elders who have become victims of financial abuse; education
to avoid be victimized.
|
Contra
Costa, Alameda, & Solano Counties
|
(925)
969-3341
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EMPLOYMENT & HUMAN SERVICES (SOCIAL
SERVICES)
Various
family, employment, and senior services for low-income individuals
|
Central
East
Richmond
West
|
925-313-7987
925-706-4980
510-412-3000
zip codes 94801 & 94804
510-262-7700
www.ehsd.org
|
LA RAZA CENTRO LEGAL
Various
services for low-income Spanish-speaking community, numerous Legal
Clinics
|
Bay
Area
|
415-575-3500
www.lrcl.org
|
MODERATE MEANS PROGRAM – CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Family
law services for moderate-income individuals
|
Contra
Costa County
|
925-677-0234
www.cccba.org/comm/moderate.htm
|
API LEGAL OUTREACH
formerly NIHONMACHI
Various
legal areas for low-income Asian communities
|
Bay
Area
|
415-567-6255
www.apilegaloutreach.org
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SHELTER, INC.
Housing
counseling and services for low-income individuals
|
Contra
Costa County
Central
East
West
Toll
Free
|
925-335-0698
925-778-0298
510-215-0636
800-837-1818
www.shelterincofccc.org
|
TAX
AID
Non-profit service that prepares taxes for low-income individuals or
families for free.
|
Bay
Area
|
www.tax-aid.org/about.html
|
THE
LAW CENTER
Help low income residents of CCC to obtain free or low cost legal
services. After July 1, 2004 will assist in getting pro bono
representation or other assistance for callers who do not qualify for or
cannot be helped by existing legal services.
|
Contra
Costa County
|
866-543-8017
|
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MENTAL
HEALTH
ACCESS
Mental
health information, counseling, assessments, and clinics
|
Contra
Costa County
|
888-678-7277
www.co.contra-costa.ca.us
|
MENTAL HEALTH
CONSUMER CONCERNS
Advocate
for mental health patients, investigates complaints
|
Contra
Costa County
|
925-646-5788
|
PROTECTION AND
ADVOCACY, INC.
Advocates
and represents disabled persons, including persons with developmental and
psychiatric disorders
|
|
510-430-8033
800-776-5746
www.pai-ca.org
|
CONTRA COSTA
CRISIS CENTER
Crisis
issues: suicide, grief, homeless, youth, abuse (elder, child), mental
health, etc.
|
|
925-939-1916 Business office
800-833-2900
800-837-1818
800-808-6444
800-863-7600
www.crisis-center.org
|
RAPE CRISIS
CENTER
(Community Violence Solutions)
Sexual
assault matters, crisis counseling, etc.
|
Contra
Costa County
Central
East
West
|
800-670-7273
925-439-7273 Business office
510-236-7273
Business office
|
CALIFORNIA
YOUTH CRISIS
Youth
crisis counseling, information
|
|
800-843-5200
www.calyouth.org
|
|
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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Mediation,
arbitration, early neutral evaluation, and settlement conference services
for civil cases
|
Contra
Costa County
|
925-957-5787
|
|
California
Secretary of State
|
Statewide
|
http://kepler.ss.ca.gov/list.html
|
CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY PUBLIC
LAW LIBRARY
Various
legal and self-help materials
|
Main
West
|
925-646-2783
510-374-3019
www.cccpllib.org
|
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Call
for the number to your local library
|
Administration
|
800-984-INFO
www.contra-costa.lib.ca.us
|
NOLO PRESS
Self-help
legal materials and internet services
|
Orders
|
800-992-6656
www.nolo.com
|
|
PUBLIC
INTEREST CLEARINGHOUSE
|
|
www.pic.org
|
|
|
|
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ADULT
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Reports
of elder abuse
|
Contra Costa
County
|
877-839-4347
|
A
PLACE FOR MOM
A Free Eldercare Referral Service
Provides seniors and families with one-on-one guidance and assistance
about senior housing and eldercare options.
|
Nationwide
|
866-878-3060
|
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Senior
assistance, information, and advocacy, including medical, legal, in-home
services
|
Contra Costa County
If you are
calling from outside
the county
|
800-510-2020
925-335-8720
www.aoa.dhhs.gov
|
BAY AREA LEGAL AID
Housing, Health Access, Public Benefits, & Domestic Violence
matters. Serves low-income people.
|
East
West
|
Legal Advice Lines
Mon-Thurs 9:30 am-3:00 pm
925-219-3325
510-250-5270
www.baylegal.org
|
CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES FOR NURSING HOME REFORM
Elder
law and nursing home legal and support services
|
Statewide
|
800-474-1116
www.canhr.org
|
CONTRA COSTA SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES
Consumer
matters, housing, health care, elder abuse, SSI, income, estate, wills,
etc; including Will Clinic
|
Richmond
Pittsburg
|
510-374-3712
925-252-0616
www.seniorlegalservices.org
|
ELDER ABUSE
PREVENTION
Elder
abuse, senior fraud, support, advocacy, money management, and outreach
|
Contra
Costa
East
& Central
West
Toll
Free
|
925-692-5880
510-233-3427
888-545-7233
www.elderabuseprevention-eastbay.org
|
ELDER
LAW CLINIC
Represents elders who have become victims of financial abuse; education
to avoid be victimized.
|
Contra
Costa, Alameda, & Solano Counties
|
(925)
969-3341
|
FAMILY
CAREGIVER ALLIANCE
Long-term
care services, numerous Caregiver Workshops
|
Bay
Area
Toll
Free
|
415-434-3388
800-445-8106
www.caregiver.org
|
HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING & ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Counseling,
information for Medicare, HMO’s, Nursing Homes, long-term care
|
Bay Area
|
800-510-2020
925-335-8720
|
LA RAZA CENTRO LEGAL
Employment,
housing, immigration, senior, and youth law for Spanish-speaking
community; numerous Legal Clinics
|
Bay
Area
|
415-575-3500
www.lrcl.org
|
OMBUDSMAN SERVICES OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Long-term
care facility information, investigation, etc.
|
Contra
Costa
Alameda
County
|
925-685-2070
510-638-6878
www.cchealth.org
|
REASSURANCE PROGRAM
Elderly
or disabled phone contact and counseling
|
Contra
Costa
|
925-284-8328
|
SENIOR OUTREACH SERVICES (SOS)
Variety
of assistance for at-home seniors, including meals, visitors, chores, etc.
|
Contra
Costa
Central
West
|
925-937-8311
510-232-0500
|
SOCIAL SECURITY/MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY ADMINISTRATION
SSI,
Medicare Inquiries, information
|
Statewide
|
800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
|
|
|
|
Superior
Court of Contra Costa County - Provides information about the
local courts. Also available is EZLegalFile an
interactive program that will help you fill out the forms necessary to
request or respond to papers for a variety of legal issues, as follow:
Family
Law Forms
Small
Claims Forms
Unlawful
Detainer Forms
Guardianship
Forms
and a
Virtual Self-Help Law Center
|
ALTERNATIVE
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Mediation,
arbitration, early neutral evaluation and settlement conference services
for civil cases
|
Contra Costa
|
925-957-5787
|
|
Adoptions
Appeals
- Limited & Unlimited
Civil
- Unlimited jurisdiction
Civil
- Limited jurisdiction
Criminal
Family
Law
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Filings & Document Processing
Juvenile
Probate Law Facilitator
Probate Investigations
Small
Claims/Unlawful Detainer
|
Martinez
Martinez
Pittsburg
Richmond
Walnut Creek
Martinez
Pittsburg
Richmond
Walnut Creek
Concord
Pittsburg
Richmond
Walnut
Creek
|
925-957-7868
925-646-2950
925-646-2950
925-646-2950
925-427-8020
510-374-3137
925-646-6579
925-646-2440
925-427-8173
510-374-3156
925-646-6572
925-957-7985
925-957-7866
925-646-2440
925- 957-7584
925-957-7970
925-646-5410
925-427-8158
510-374-3137
925-646-6579
|
|
Traffic
|
Concord
Pittsburg
Richmond
Walnut Creek
|
925-646-5404
925-427-8171
510-374-3171
925-646-6572
|
COLLECTIONS
& COMPLIANCE UNIT
|
Contra Costa
|
925-646-1955
|
FAMILY COURT
SERVICES
|
Contra Costa
|
925-957-7950
|
|
|
|
|
CALIFORNIA
COURTS ONLINE SELF-HELP CENTER
|
Statewide
|
www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp
Website
to help Californians find help and
information (including judicial forms); how-to work better with an
attorney; and how-to represent themselves in some legal matters.
|
SMALL CLAIMS
ADVISOR
Small
claims court information, advice, and clinics
|
Contra
Costa
If you are calling from inside the county
If you are calling from outside the county
|
888-676-7277
925-646-6109
|
|
|
|
|
CONCORD VETERAN’S CENTER
General
veteran’s services
|
Contra
Costa County
|
925-680-4526
|
|
|
|
U.S. DEPT. OF VETERAN’S AFFAIRS
General
inquiries, information
|
Regional
Office
Vet Benefits Admin
|
800-827-1000
www.va.gov
www.vba.va.gov
|
VETERAN’S
SERVICE OFFICE
General
veteran’s issues
|
Contra
Costa County
Main
West
|
925-313-1481
510-374-3241
|
VIETNAM VETERANS OF CALIFORNIA
SSI/SSDI,
government benefits, housing, employment, and recovery services for all
veterans
|
Bay
Area
|
707-578-8387
www.vietvets.org
|
|
|
|
|
CIVIL RIGHTS
Asian
Law Caucus
|
|
|
DISABILITY/MEDICAL
Independent
Living Resources
|
|
|
CONTRA COSTA CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAMS
Community
mediation services covering a variety of subjects.
|
Contra
Costa County
Central
East
West
|
|
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Bay
Area Legal Aid
|
East
West
|
|
EMPLOYMENT
Employment Law Center
|
|
415-864-8848 www.las-elc.org
|
FAMILY
Family
Law Self-Help Workshops - Superior Court
|
|
|
GENERAL LEGAL ISSUES
Asian
Law Caucus
Lawyer’s
Committee for Civil Rights
|
|
|
GOVERNMENT BENEFITS
Asian
Law Caucus
|
|
|
GUARDIANSHIP
Legal
Services for Children
|
San Francisco only
|
415-863-3762
www.lsc-sf.org
|
GUARDIANSHIP-
EMERGENCIES
(Ex parte proceedings)
|
CCC
Probate File Examiner
|
925-646-2401
M-F 1:30-3:00 pm
|
|
GUARDIANSHIP
Non-Emergency
|
Families
First
|
925-602-1750
|
HOUSING
Housing
Rights, Inc. - Foreclosure and Senior counseling,
fair housing investigation, mediation, housing clinics, 1st time buyer
education
|
|
510-548-5805
www.housingrights.com
(866) 469-0133 (Concord)
|
IMMIGRATION
Asian
Law Caucus
|
La
Raza Centro Legal
Lawyers’
Committee for Civil Rights
|
|
415-391-1701
415-575-3500 www.lrcl.org
415-543-9444 www.lccr.com
|
LABOR/EMPLOYMENT
Asian
Law Caucus
Employment
Law Center
Instituto Laboral de la Laza
La
Raza Centro Legal
|
|
415-896-1701
415-864-8848 www.las-elc.org
415-431-7522 www.ilaboral.org
415-575-3500 www.lrcl.org
|
SENIOR SERVICES
Asian
Law Caucus
Contra
Costa Senior Legal
La
Raza Centro Legal
|
|
415-391-1655
510-374-3712
415-575-3500
www.lrcl.org
|
SMALL CLAIMS
Contra
Costa County Small Claims Advisor
|
Contra
Costa County
If you are calling from inside the county
If you are calling from
outside the county
|
www.cc-courts.org/smallcl.htm
888-676-7277
925-646-6109
|
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
Worker’s
Compensation Information and Assistance Unit
|
|
925-977-8343
www.dir.ca.gov/workers'_comp.html
|
YOUTH LAW
La
Raza Centro Legal
|
|
415--575-3500
www.lrcl.org
|
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