Legal assistance

The providers below are valuable sources of information and support for individuals seeking legal assistance. Navigating the legal system can be challenging, the providers in this list can help you access legal aid, understand your rights, and find guidance on various legal matters. Your journey to legal clarity and justice begins here. If you need additional assistance call 2-1-1 or visit 211alamedacounty.org

  1. Administrative Resource Center

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Additional Info: Find Legal help

  1. Alameda County Family Justice Center

Location: 470 27th Street, Oakland CA

Day: Monday - Friday

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Contact: (510) 267-8800

Additional Info: After-hours availability, appointments, and free transportation vouchers provided as needed

  1. American Immigration Lawyers Association

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Contact: Intake Form

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  1. Bay Area Legal Aid

Location: 1735 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland CA

Day: Monday - Thursday

Time: Monday and Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Contact: (800) 551-5554

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  1. California Department of Social Services

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Additional Info: Contact

  1. Centro Legal de la Raza

Location: 3400 E. 12th Street, Oakland CA

Day: Monday - Friday

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Contact: (510) 437-1554

Additional Info: Workers' and tenants' rights plus immigration. Se habla español.

  1. East Bay Community Law Center

Location: 2921 Adeline Street, Berkeley CA

Day: Monday - Friday

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Contact: (510) 548-4040

Additional Info: Second location: 2001 Center Street, Berkeley CA

  1. Eviction Defense Center

Location: 350 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 703, Oakland CA

Day: Monday - Thursday

Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon and 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Contact: (510) 452-4541

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  1. Family Court and Law Facilitator

Location: Live Chat

Day: Monday - Thursday

Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon

Contact: (510) 272-1393

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  1. Homeless Action Center

Location: 2601 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland CA

Day: Monday - Thursday

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Contact: (510) 695-2260

Additional Info: N/A

  1. Immigration Hope San Leandro

Location: 951 MacArthur Boulevard, San Leandro CA

Day: Monday - Thursday

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Contact: (510) 338-4025

Additional Info: Also available by appointment

  1. Legal Access Alameda CLASP Clinic

Location: Online Service

Day: First Saturday of the month

Time: 10:00 a.m. - noon

Contact: (510) 485-9933

Additional Info: Call 10:00 a.m. - noon for intake. 15-minute consultations happen later the same day. 

This community resource information is part of the Community Resource Guide maintained by librarians at the Hayward Public Library, To update information or suggest further resources, email daybyday@hayward-ca.gov