Description: Public benefits issues include CalWORKs, SSDI (Social Security Disability Benefits), SSI, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants, Food Stamps, GA, and other county-specific programs. Bay Area Legal Aid does not handle criminal matters.
Hours: Office: Tuesday and Thursday, 10am - 2pm; Legal Advice Line: Monday, 9:30am - 3pm; Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30am -1pm, Thursday, 9:30am - 3pm; leave a message. Phone queue may fill up, clients should call the next business day at 9am.
Eligibility: Contra Costa County resident; does not serve landlords with housing issues. Does not serve undocumented individuals with legal advice unless the client is a domestic violence or sexual assault victim. Income eligibility must be met for legal advice line, however, services may be provided via the clinics; eligibility for legal services can be determined via the legal advice line.
Requirements: Bring all relevant papers to the appointment including proof of income or other financial documents, any documents related the problem, including notices or court papers, any other information that may be relevant or helpful to show to an attorney
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