Description: Free legal services to low-income eligible clients in civil law matters. Housing Health Welfare Social Security Landlord/tenant rights Unemployment Insurance Discrimination (issues related to civil rights, housing, health, education, and public benefits) EducationCOVID-19 IssuesNatural DisastersProvides assistance filing appeals for Welfare and CalFresh issues. Does not represent landlords in disputes with tenants. Assistance is given with 3-day notices and other types of eviction notices. Most services delivered through self-help counseling. No legal service offered via the internet; website is informational only. Assistance with Unlawful Detainer cases has been reduced. Access to these services will be on a walk-in, first-come-first-served basis each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday beginning at 8:30 am until the daily list is filled. Clients may also call at 8:30 am to receive assistance. Clients can also electronically file eviction ("unlawful detainer") Answers and Proofs of Service online at this website.Note on Social Security/SSI Cases - Legal Services of Northern California generally cannot assist with new disability application cases.
Hours: Office: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - Noon, 1 pm - 5 pm;Walk-in: First-come, first-served basis each Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 8:30 am - until the daily list is filled (Recommended to arrive by 8:15 am)Telephone: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 8:30 am - Noon, 1 pm - 5 pm or until the daily list is filled (Usually fills by 9 am)If you are unable to make phone or in-person appointments during the day due to work, school, disability, or another similar reason, please call LSNC's evening intake line any time to leave a message, and someone will return your call within one to two business days. A request for help with an open case or an eviction that was filed in court (unlawful detainer) must go through your local office during the day.
Eligibility: Serves low-income clients in Sacramento County.Does not represent landlords in disputes with tenants. Landlords will be directed to other resources.
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