Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to achieving equal justice for low-income and underserved communities across Greater Los Angeles. With a mission rooted in justice, equity, and hope, the organization stands out for its comprehensive, multilingual services and deep community engagement, providing critical legal support to those who would otherwise face their legal crises alone.
Operating for over 90 years, LAFLA employs a multifaceted approach that combines direct representation, community education, and systemic advocacy to address the root causes of poverty and inequality. The firm primarily serves individuals and families living at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines, with self-help resources available to people at all income levels. Its team includes dedicated staff attorneys, pro bono volunteers, and fellows who work across five office locations to ensure broad geographic and linguistic accessibility.
Services Offered
- Legal Aid Application Assistance
- Asian Pacific Islander Community Outreach
- Domestic Violence and Family Law
- Employment Law
- Eviction Defense
- Record Clearing
- Government Benefits
- Housing and Homelessness Assistance
- Immigration Law
- Medical-Legal Partnerships
- Nonprofit Assistance
- Small Business Resources
- Student Loan Issues
- Tenant Harassment Defense
- Tenant Small Claims
- Torture Survivors Project
- Veterans Justice Center
- Self-Help Workshops and Guides
- Referral Services
- Community Legal Clinics
LAFLA serves the Greater Los Angeles area through offices in Downtown LA, East Los Angeles, South Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Santa Monica. Services are accessible in numerous languages including English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Thai, Filipino, Persian, Dari, Russian, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, and American Sign Language (ASL), with dedicated phone lines for several languages. The organization also operates a robust pro bono program and community training initiatives to expand access to justice.
