Inner City Law Center

Office Information

Name: Inner City Law Center
Address: 1309 East Seventh Street, Los Angeles, CA - 90021
Phone: (213) 891-2880
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Service Information

The only full time provider of legal services on Skid Row in downtown LA, ICLC combats slum housing while developing strategies to end homelessness.

Office Hours: Mondays through Fridays 9am to 5pm.

ICLC provides a wide variety of legal services focused mainly on housing and homelessness to low-income individuals and families. For more information about our services, please click on the links below.
    Healthy Homes:  ICLC promotes decent, affordable housing and addresses conditions that threaten the health and safety of low-income tenants.  ICLC educates and organizes tenants so as to empower them to force landlords to repair buildings and improve unhealthy conditions.  ICLC sues landlords who fail to comply with the legal requirements of safe and decent housing.
    Homeless Veterans:  ICLCs Homeless Veterans Project represents disabled, homeless veterans in their claims for disability benefits, with particular focus on service-connected disabilities such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Military Sexual Trauma.  We advocate for discharge upgrades and expungement of minor criminal offenses. We also advocate for veterans so that they obtain and maintain housing, health and other assistance, thereby ensuring  veterans receive the benefits they need and have earned.
    Homelessness Prevention:  ICLCs innovative Homelessness Prevention Program provides legal assistance to keep low-income families in their homes, prevent homelessness, and preserve affordable housing.
    Public Benefits:  ICLCs public benefits advocacy helps low-income individuals, families, and people living with disabilities apply for and maintain social security disability benefits, food stamps, general relief, and other benefits.  These public benefits often make the difference between having a stable and safe home or falling into homelessness.
    Housing Policy:  ICLC advocates for innovative and effective policy changes that have the potential to dramatically improve our clients lives, focusing on healthy homes, veteran homelessness, homelessness prevention, permanent supportive housing, and tenants rights.
    HIV/AIDS:  ICLC provides legal services and advocacy to people living with HIV or AIDS and their families. We help our clients fight discriminatory housing practices, maintain safe and affordable housing, and gain access to vital public benefits. ICLC is a founding member of the LA HIV Law and Policy Project, and works in close partnership with the LA Housing and Community Investment Department.

Hours:
  • Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed

Mission Statement: Create safe, healthy, and affordable housing. Help homeless veterans get off the streets. Prevent families from being evicted into homelessness.

Frequently Asked Questions about Legal Aid

  • What is legal aid?

Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Legal aid organizations provide a variety of legal services, including advice, representation, and advocacy, to help low-income people resolve their civil legal problems.

  • Who is eligible for legal aid?

Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the organization. Generally, legal aid organizations serve people with incomes below a certain level, as determined by the federal poverty guidelines. Some legal aid organizations also have additional eligibility criteria, such as citizenship status or immigration status.

  • What kind of cases does legal aid handle?

Legal aid organizations handle a wide range of civil legal problems, including:

  1. * Housing
  2. * Education
  3. * Employment
  4. * Family law
  5. * Immigration
  6. * Public benefits
  7. * Consumer law
  8. * Health care
  9. * Disability rights
  • How do I get legal aid?

To get legal aid, you can contact your local legal aid organization or a state or national legal aid hotline. Legal aid organizations typically have intake interviews to determine eligibility and assess the need for legal assistance.

  • Is legal aid free?

Legal aid is generally free for eligible clients. However, some legal aid organizations may charge for certain services, such as filing fees or expert witness fees.

  • What if I don’t qualify for legal aid?

If you do not qualify for legal aid, there are other options available to you, such as pro bono lawyers or legal self-help resources. Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income people. Legal self-help resources can provide you with information and tools to help you represent yourself in court.

Here are some additional frequently asked questions about legal aid:

  • What is the difference between legal aid and a public defender?

Legal aid organizations provide free or low-cost legal assistance to people with civil legal problems. Public defenders provide free legal assistance to people who are accused of crimes.

  • Can I get legal aid for a criminal case?

No, legal aid organizations do not provide legal assistance for criminal cases. Criminal cases are handled by public defenders.

  • How can I find a legal aid organization near me?

You can find a legal aid organization near you by visiting the website of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the national organization that funds legal aid programs. The LSC website has a directory of legal aid organizations by state and county.

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