Description: Legal Services of Northern California provides consultations, in-person or by telephone, on legal issues. LSNC serves Nevada and Placer counties. Not all services are available in both counties.LSNC's Auburn field office provides free legal assistance to low-income people who meet eligibility requirements. Services range from referrals to representation, depending upon the client's needs, LSNC priorities and resources available.LSNC provides counsel, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and seniors involving: Welfare Housing Social security Medi-Cal/Medicare Civil rights/discrimination Disability rights Consumer rights Debt and credit issues Simple estate planning Elder abuseNOTE: LSNC does NOT do divorce work.Eligibility criteria - Must meet LSNC income guidelines. Annual income must be no more than 125% of Federal Poverty Level guidelines. Some people over 125% but under 200% FPL may qualify for services, if other factors are considered. There are no income requirements for seniors (age 60 +) who live in Nevada or Placer counties.--------------------------Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) can help address many legal issues that arise after a natural disaster. Specific areas of help are: government assistance/disaster related benefits; replacement prescriptions or medical equipment; housing and renter rights; job/employment impacts; mortgage lender disaster questions; legal requirements during rebuilding; other disaster related expenses; replace legal documents lost in disaster.During the COVID-19 pandemic, find information about legal rights and resources here:https://lsnc.net/coronavirus-covid-19This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.
Hours: Mon 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Tue 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Thu 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM;
Eligibility: Must meet LSNC income guidelines. Annual income must be no more than 125% of Federal Poverty Level guidelines. Some people over 125% but under 200% FPL may qualify for services, if other factors are considered. There are no income requirements for seniors (age 60 +) who live in Nevada or Placer counties.
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