Office Information
| Name: | Legal Services of Northern California - Sacramento |
| Address: | 515 - 12th Street, Sacramento, CA - 95814 |
| Phone: | (916) 551-2150 |
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Service Information
Serving low-income clients in Sacramento county.
Legal Services of Northern California serves 23 counties in Northern California with eight office locations in Sacramento, Auburn, Chico, Eureka, Redding, Ukiah, Vallejo and Woodland.
Contact your local LSNC office for more information about our services available in your area.
Legal Services of Northern CA has income guidelines that apply to all clients, regardless of age.
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.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, grandparents' rights, and elder abuse.
LSNC has eight local offices, in the following locations and counties:
-Sacramento - Local office serving Sacramento county
-Auburn - Local office serving Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer and Sierra counties.
-Chico - Local office serving Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Plumas and Tehama counties.
-Eureka - Local office serving Del Norte and Humboldt counties.
-Redding - Office serving Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou and Trinity counties.
-Ukiah - Local office serving Lake and Mendocino counties.
-Vallejo - Local office serving Solano county.
-Woodland - Local office serving Yolo county.
LSNC also has several special programs targeting particular needs of low-income clients, including:
-Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) - Special program providing counseling and advocacy services for Medicare Beneficiaries in 9 Northern California counties.
-LSNC Health Program - Special program serving clients in 32 counties, mostly in Northern California, with problems related to obtaining and keeping health-care services.
-Senior Legal Hotline - Special program serving seniors in Sacramento County, regardless of income.
-SeniorLink Yolo County - Free information and assistance program connecting seniors (60+) in Yolo County to various local service providers
-Voluntary Legal Services Program (VLSP) - A voluntary program for private attorneys serving low-income clients in Sacramento County.
-Western States Pension Assistance Project - Special program providing pension counseling, without charge, to people who live or have worked in Arizona, California, Hawaii or Nevada.
For further information or questions about Legal Services of Northern California, contact the Executive Office or any of its local branch offices.
- Monday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday closed
- Sunday closed
Mission Statement: The mission of Legal Services of Northern California is to provide quality legal services to empower the poor to identify and defeat the causes and effects of poverty within our community, efficiently utilizing all available resources.
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:
* Housing* Education* Employment* Family law* Immigration* Public benefits* Consumer law* Health care* 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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