| Last updated on April 10, 2009 |
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)
Main office number: (650) 558-0915
TDD number: (650) 558-0786
Office fax number: (650) 558-0673
Address:
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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? |
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French, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog
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| What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency? |
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18
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| Is your agency wheelchair accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20? |
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No
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