Agency Details:

Serving San Mateo County since 1959, the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County helps disadvantaged people improve their lives through equal access to justice. Legal Aid offers individual advice, representation and legal education to those in need in the areas of Housing, Domestic Violence Against Women and Teens, Health Law, Government Benefits, Disability Rights and Special Education Access.

Description:
Help with Public Benefits
Family Law Assistance
Help for Teen Parents
Help for Seniors
Help for Tenants
Health Consumer Center
Help with Special Education
CareGivers Network

History:
Because many problems facing low-income people cannot be solved alone, Legal Aid takes a leading role in creating cooperative strategies. Legal Aid collaborates regularly with community organizations and county agencies to address systemic problems.
Each year 200 private attorneys from San Mateo, Santa Clara and San Francisco counties volunteer their time.

Contact person: Asya Sorokurs, Communications Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

521 East 5th Avenue San Mateo, CA 94402 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.legalaidsmc.org

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	French, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	No

Last updated on February 18, 2010