Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Provides free legal services for housing stability, public benefits, expungements, family law, and veterans' issues.
- Phone(877) 534-2524
- Onlinelassd.org (opens in a new tab)
Legal Aid — San Diego County, California
Legal Aid & Rights
Free and low-cost legal assistance for housing issues, benefits, family law, immigration, expungement, and public assistance across San Diego County.
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Clean Slate Program — Second Chance San Diego
Provides expungement support, record-clearing assistance, and legal advocacy for justice-impacted individuals seeking a fresh start.
Housing & Tenant Rights Legal Support
Legal Aid Society of San Diego — Housing Unit
Legal assistance with evictions, habitability issues, housing discrimination, and tenant rights for low-income individuals and families.
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP)
Free legal assistance for eviction defense, landlord-tenant disputes, foreclosure prevention, and consumer protection.
- Phone(619) 235-5656
- Onlinesdvlp.org (opens in a new tab)
Immigration & Asylum Legal Services
Al Otro Lado
Legal services for asylum seekers, immigrants, and families impacted by border policies, including humanitarian parole and removal defense.
Casa Cornelia Law Center
Pro bono immigration legal services to asylum seekers, survivors of trafficking, and victims of persecution.
Family Law & Domestic Violence Support
YWCA Becky's House Legal ServicesStart here
Legal advocacy and support for survivors of domestic violence, including restraining orders and family law assistance.
San Diego Family Justice Center
One-stop center for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking, including legal advocacy.
Veterans Legal Assistance
Veterans Legal Assistance Program (VLAP)
Free legal clinics and services for veterans dealing with discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, housing issues, and record clearing. Access through the Legal Aid Society of San Diego, VLAP clinics, or by dialing 2-1-1 San Diego.
Consumer, Benefits & Public Assistance Law
Legal Aid Society of San Diego — Public Benefits Unit
Assistance with CalFresh, Medi-Cal, SSI/SSDI, General Relief, and benefits denials or overpayments.
Court & Self-Help Legal Resources
San Diego Superior Court — Self-Help Services
Free assistance with restraining orders, family law forms, small claims, and housing-related court processes.
Legal aid organizations are free but often at capacity. If you are facing an eviction or a court deadline, call as early as you can and keep every notice you receive.
Still not sure where to start?
Call 2-1-1 San Diego. It is free and confidential.
Navigators there work through housing, food, healthcare, legal aid, employment, and veteran services with you. If you are in crisis, dial 988 for immediate mental health support, 24/7.
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