Criminal Defense – Public Defender’s Office
Provide free criminal defense to any defendants who cannot afford to retain the services of a private attorney, also may represent involuntarily detained individuals in a variety of mental disability or conservatorship proceedings, or individuals who are subject to contempt proceedings for violation of court orders, such as child support, child visitation or custody orders
Alternate Public Defender’s Office
Provide free criminal defense to any defendants who cannot afford to retain the services of a private attorney, also may represent involuntarily detained individuals in a variety of mental disability or conservatorship proceedings, or individuals who are subject to contempt proceedings for violation of court orders, such as child support, child visitation or custody orders
Small Claims Advisory Program – Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
Free services to assist litigants to understand the Small Claim Court procedures and how to file appropriate paperwork
Dispute Resolution Program – Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
Free and confidential services to assist parties involved in disputes to settle through a neutral third-party mediator out of the court
Self-Help Legal Access Centers – Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
Provide information and resources about court procedures to individuals so that they can effectively represent themselves in family or civil courts
Consumer Protection – Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
Investigate various types of consumer fraud complaints and assist victims to recover losses when possible
Animal Care & Control
Investigate and enforce relevant laws involving animal cruelty, abuse, neglect, or illegal animal fighting to protect the animals’ wellbeing, as well as investigate complaints against dangerous animals to protect the public
Victim Services – District Attorney’s Office
Assist crime victims and witnesses with services including crisis intervention, counseling and social services referral, restitution, and case status notification
Domestic Violence Council – Dept. of Public Health (DPH)
Provide crisis hotline, shelter, legal, and a variety of supportive services to domestic violence victims
U-Visa and T-Visa Certification – District Attorney’s Office
Human trafficking victims (T-visa) or victims of qualifying crimes (U-visa) may be able to obtain visas to stay in the country to assist law enforcement agencies investigating and prosecuting the criminals, District Attorney’s Office or station detective from the Sheriff’s Department may assist the victims to complete the required certification
Hate Crimes Report – Human Relations Commission
Track and monitor hate crime reports in the County and connect victims to appropriate social services through contract with 211
Hate Crimes Report – 211 LA County
211 LA County provides hate crimes reporting for people in LA County.
Proposition 47 Expungement – Public Defender’s Office
Assist clearing criminal records relating to Prop. 47; DPSS also offers expungement services for other eligible criminal records for individuals participating in the GAIN/GROW programs
Re-Entry Intensive Case Management Services – Dept. of Justice Care and Opportunities
Community Health Workers provide case management and service navigation to improve the health and well-being of justice-involved individuals, services include social services, physical and mental health, housing support, employment and education, cognitive behavioral interventions, arts and entrepreneurship programming, and substance use disorder treatment.
Self-Help Legal Center (SHLAC)
Developed and funded by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the SHLAC program provides information and resources to litigants that are representing themselves in court without the help of an attorney.
Provide free criminal defense to any defendants who cannot afford to retain the services of a private attorney, also may represent involuntarily detained individuals in a variety of mental disability or conservatorship proceedings, or individuals who are subject to contempt proceedings for violation of court orders, such as child support, child visitation or custody orders
Alternate Public Defender’s Office
Provide free criminal defense to any defendants who cannot afford to retain the services of a private attorney, also may represent involuntarily detained individuals in a variety of mental disability or conservatorship proceedings, or individuals who are subject to contempt proceedings for violation of court orders, such as child support, child visitation or custody orders
Small Claims Advisory Program – Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
Free services to assist litigants to understand the Small Claim Court procedures and how to file appropriate paperwork
Dispute Resolution Program – Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
Free and confidential services to assist parties involved in disputes to settle through a neutral third-party mediator out of the court
Self-Help Legal Access Centers – Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
Provide information and resources about court procedures to individuals so that they can effectively represent themselves in family or civil courts
Consumer Protection – Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
Investigate various types of consumer fraud complaints and assist victims to recover losses when possible
Animal Care & Control
Investigate and enforce relevant laws involving animal cruelty, abuse, neglect, or illegal animal fighting to protect the animals’ wellbeing, as well as investigate complaints against dangerous animals to protect the public
Victim Services – District Attorney’s Office
Assist crime victims and witnesses with services including crisis intervention, counseling and social services referral, restitution, and case status notification
Domestic Violence Council – Dept. of Public Health (DPH)
Provide crisis hotline, shelter, legal, and a variety of supportive services to domestic violence victims
U-Visa and T-Visa Certification – District Attorney’s Office
Human trafficking victims (T-visa) or victims of qualifying crimes (U-visa) may be able to obtain visas to stay in the country to assist law enforcement agencies investigating and prosecuting the criminals, District Attorney’s Office or station detective from the Sheriff’s Department may assist the victims to complete the required certification
Hate Crimes Report – Human Relations Commission
Track and monitor hate crime reports in the County and connect victims to appropriate social services through contract with 211
Hate Crimes Report – 211 LA County
211 LA County provides hate crimes reporting for people in LA County.
Proposition 47 Expungement – Public Defender’s Office
Assist clearing criminal records relating to Prop. 47; DPSS also offers expungement services for other eligible criminal records for individuals participating in the GAIN/GROW programs
Re-Entry Intensive Case Management Services – Dept. of Justice Care and Opportunities
Community Health Workers provide case management and service navigation to improve the health and well-being of justice-involved individuals, services include social services, physical and mental health, housing support, employment and education, cognitive behavioral interventions, arts and entrepreneurship programming, and substance use disorder treatment.
Self-Help Legal Center (SHLAC)
Developed and funded by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the SHLAC program provides information and resources to litigants that are representing themselves in court without the help of an attorney.