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Legal Assistance

Legal help, advocacy, mediation, representation, paralegal counseling, and self-representation help for those who might not be able to afford access.

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Citizenship and Immigration

  • Legal help for immigrants, asylum seekers, green card holders, and those hoping to become full US citizens.

Discrimination Assistance

  • Help for those who believe they have been treated unfairly because of a protected class, such as: age, gender, race or ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.

General Legal Aid

  • Legal counseling and representation for ordinary matters such as bankruptcy, family law, elder law, housing, etc. for those who cannot afford it.

Labor and Employment

  • Legal advice for anything related to employment, such as: worker safety, disability access, violence, harassment, whistleblower protection, among many other topics. As well as help with setting up better workplaces.