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

Provider

Location

Day

time

Contact

Info

Administrative Resource CenterN/AN/AN/AN/AFind Legal Help ►
Alameda County Family Justice Center
470 27th St. 
Oakland
Mon.  - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.(510) 267-8800After-hours availability, appointments, and free transportation vouchers provided as needed
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationN/AN/AN/AIntake Form 
Bay Area Legal Aid
1735 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland
Mon. - Thu.
Mon. & Thu.: 9:30 a.m. 3 p.m.
Tue. & Wed.: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(800) 551-5554 
California Department of Social ServicesN/AN/AN/AN/AContact ►
Centro Legal de la Raza3400 E. 12th St., OaklandMon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.(510) 437-1554Workers' and tenants' rights plus immigration. Se habla español. 
East Bay Community Law Center
2921 Adeline St.
Berkeley
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.(510) 548-4040Second Location: 2001 Center St., Berkeley
Eviction Defense Center
350 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 703
Oakland
Mon. - Thu.9 a.m. - noon & 2 - 5 p.m.(510) 452-4541 
Family Court & Law FacilitatorLiveChatMon. - Thur.9 a.m. - noon(510) 272-1393 
Homeless Action Center
2601 San Pablo Ave. 
Oakland
Mon. - Thu. 
1 - 5 p.m.
(510) 695-2260 
Immigrant Hope San Leandro951 MacArthur Blvd., San LeandroMon. - Thur. 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.(510) 338-4025Also available by appointment.
Legal Access Alameda CLASP Clinic
Online Service
1st Sat.10 a.m. - noon(510) 485-9933Call 10am-12pm 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