Legal Services of Northern California – Ukiah is a dedicated legal aid provider specializing in delivering essential civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Lake and Mendocino counties. As part of a respected regional network, this office stands out for its multilingual accessibility and commitment to serving vulnerable populations with dignity and expertise.
The office adopts a client-centered approach, offering flexible intake hours and after-hours support to accommodate individuals facing barriers such as work schedules, disabilities, or other challenges. With a focus on empowering clients through education and advocacy, it assists seniors, immigrants, families, and individuals navigating complex legal systems involving public benefits, housing stability, and consumer rights.
Services Offered
- Housing legal assistance
- Public benefits advocacy (food stamps, CalWORKs, general assistance/relief, child care, Social Security, SSI)
- Health care benefits assistance
- Unemployment claims assistance
- Clean Slate criminal records clean-up (expungement)
- Immigration services (naturalization, green card renewals, U-visas)
- Senior legal issues (advanced healthcare directives, powers of attorney, planning for incapacity, elder abuse, consumer rights, scams targeting seniors)
- Education law (individualized education plans, discipline, access to education)
Services are provided in English, Español, Tagalog, 中文, Pусский, and Tiếng Việt, ensuring broad accessibility for diverse community members across Lake and Mendocino counties.
