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that low income
families and those
who have nowhere else to turn get
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Greetings,
PLC will be supporting our community with two upcoming Naturalization Clinics. If you would like to volunteer for either of these events and help us change lives, please contact me as soon as possible.
- Naturalization Fair
Saturday, March 30th
9:00 AM -1:00 PM
1830 W. Romneya Drive, Anaheim, CA 92801
Aside from these clinics, we also have a variety of cases available for our volunteers to take on, including:
- Family law cases including custody, dissolution, and support;
- Transactional needs, including contract drafting and governance advice;
- Specialized cases, like SSDI appeals and special education.
With all of these cases, our clients are seeking pro bono representation to do what they can to make a better life for themselves, their family and their community. We hope you can find the time to take on a case and make an impact in our Orange County community!
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Carlos Mojica,
Community Organizations
Legal Assistance Project & Pro Bono,
Public Law Center
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We Make Pro Bono Easy!
PLC is here to support you in your pro bono representation.
Did you know that PLC staff can:
- Answer questions you may have related to your case;
- Provide a mentor to help you;
- Supply you with samples and manuals in many areas of the law;
- Review documents and pleadings;
- Provide interpretation support in Spanish and Vietnamese;
- Arrange office space for you to meet with your client at PLC; and
- Provide malpractice coverage for your PLC pro bono case
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ADOPTIONS
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No cases at this time.
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BENEFITS
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Social Security Disability Insurance Appeal, PLC 18E-1044793
Client is 53 years old and filed for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in 2010 when he could no longer work as a commercial plumber. He has a history of degenerative disc disease, PTSD, depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and impingement of shoulder nerves. Client has also been fighting stage 3 prostate cancer, and is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. Client was denied SSDI in August 2016 after an administrative appeal hearing. Client is being supported by his children, but no longer wants to be a burden on them. Client is seeking to reopen his SSDI case.
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CONSERVATORSHIP
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Limited Conservatorship, PLC 19E-1045390
Clients are a mother, father and older brother to a soon-to-be adult, who has an intellectual disability. Clients seek to be co-limited conservators over him so that they can continue making medical decisions on his behalf. He will turn 18 in May 2019 and clients seek to start the process as soon as possible.
Limited Conservatorship, PLC 19E-1045442
Clients are seeking a volunteer attorney to help them obtain conservatorship over their 19-year-old son who has Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21). Clients' son's medical providers are requesting proof of conservatorship so that he can continue receiving medical care at a certain facility. Clients seek to start the process as soon as possible. Clients are monolingual Spanish speakers.
Limited Conservatorship, PLC 19-1045310
Client is an English speaking mother of a soon-to-be adult son with Autism. Client's son has difficulty communicating his needs to those outside of his family, especially to his medical providers. He frequently defers to his mother for help. Client seeks to establish a limited conservatorship over her son so that she may continue making medical decisions on his behalf.
Limited Conservatorship, PLC 19E-1045133
Clients are a married couple and the parents of a soon-to-be adult daughter diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. Their daughter's vocabulary and ability to communicate is very limited and she relies heavily on her parents to interpret her needs. Clients seek to establish a limited conservatorship over her by the time she turns 18 in July.
*Clients are monolingual Spanish speakers*
Limited Conservatorship, PLC 18-1044999
Client seeks to establish a limited conservatorship over her 21-year-old son who has Cornelia de Lange syndrome (a developmental disorder). He is non-verbal and relies heavily on his mother for care. Client requires a limited conservatorship over her son to continue making medical decisions for him. All 2nd degree relatives are known and located.
*Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker*
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CONSUMER
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Contractor Dispute - PLC 19E-1045154
After the city that client resides in forced her to demolish and rebuild her home to bring it up to code, client was forced to hire various contractors to carry out the remodel of her home. Soon after work began, client discovered the inconsistencies in the quality of work each contractor was providing. In more than one instance, client was forced to pay in advance for work that was either incomplete or never completed. She calculates that there are more than $100,000 dollars in damages. Client is seeking assistance with affirmative cases against the contractors who worked on her home. She would like to assert her rights and recover damages for poor workmanship.
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CONTRACTS
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Small Business (Apparel) - Contracts, PLC 19-1045396
Client is a low-income entrepreneur who is starting an e-commerce retail business. Client seeks legal assistance drafting a variety of business contracts, including sale of goods, consignment and wholesale agreements.
*Client is a Spanish speaker*
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CUSTODY
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Post-Judgment Change in Custody, PLC 19-1045319
Client is a survivor of domestic violence seeking a post-Judgment change in custody for her teenage son, who has stated a preference to live with her. Her hearing is in the fourth week of February.
Custody, PLC 18-1043918
Domestic violence survivor requests assistance with a custody matter in which the children have been subjected to violence committed by the other parent's new partner. Hearing is set for January 2019.
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DISABILITY RIGHTS
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Social Security Disability Insurance Appeal, PLC 18E-1044793
Client is 53 years old and filed for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in 2010 when he could no longer work as a commercial plumber. He has a history of degenerative disc disease, PTSD, depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and impingement of shoulder nerves. Client has also been fighting stage 3 prostate cancer, and is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. Client was denied SSDI in August 2016 after an administrative appeal hearing. Client is being supported by his children, but no longer wants to be a burden on them. Client is seeking to reopen his SSDI case.
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DISSOLUTION
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Divorce with Custody, PLC 18E-1042590
Client is a 27 year-old single parent of one minor child, and the survivor of domestic violence who needs assistance with filing a divorce. There is a pending dependency case and she is monolingual Spanish speaker.
Grandparent Visitation, PLC 18E-1044527
Client is monolingual Spanish speaker in her late 50's. She is the maternal grandmother who needs assistance securing visitation orders for her 8 year old grandson. Her child's father acquired sole custody of the child when the child's mother (the client's daughter) passed away in 2017. Client has always been involved in the child's life but no longer spends quality time with her grandson because of father's interference.
Divorce, Custody, and Support, PLC 18-1044871
Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker requiring assistance with his Preliminary Declarations of Disclosure. He also seeks assistance filing a Request for Order regarding custody, a minor's interview for his teenaged daughter, and support reduction.
Divorce Trial with Child, PLC 18-1044605
Client is permanently and fully disabled with a minor child. Client seeks assistance with an upcoming dissolution trial. Contentious custody issues arose after a family tragedy. Please contact for details.
Judgment Enforcement, PLC 18-1044749
Client is a 49-year-old single parent caring for two minor children and an adult disabled child. Dissolution judgment was entered in 2015 and included a Smith-Ostler support order. Public Law Center has assisted client with writing a letter to the opposing party, but is unable to provide further assistance. Client seeks representation for Judgment enforcement.
Putative Spouse Divorce, PLC 18-1044739
Client is a survivor of domestic violence perpetrated by the opposing party, who has a record of domestic violence against other partners. Client recently learned that the opposing party failed to divorce a prior spouse prior to marrying the client. Client seeks assistance with a putative spouse divorce. A spousal support and attorney's fees hearing is set for early February 2019.
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GUARDIANSHIP
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Guardianship, PLC 18E-1043261
Client is an English speaker over the age of 60. She is a paternal grandmother who has been barred from seeing her 8 grandchildren by their caretaker, who is the children's maternal grandmother. The grandchildren are currently under the care of the maternal grandmother because the client's son passed away in 2016, and the biological mother lost custody of the children. Client has always had constant communication with her grandchildren, but the maternal grandmother has made it difficult to the point of denying the children the opportunity to spend time with their paternal grandmother at all. Client wants to be involved in her grandchildren lives, given her advanced age and the loss of her son.
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HOMEOWNERSHIP
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Nonprofit (HOA) - Governance, PLC 19-1045527
Client is a nonprofit Home Owners Association that represents primarily low-income residents. Client seeks legal advice and guidance with resolving a governance dispute among the board members.
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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Nonprofit (Education) - Contracts, PLC 19-1045528
Client is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide educational and leadership opportunities for youth. Client seeks legal assistance with drafting an agreement to protect its physical and intellectual property interests when granting funds for charitable projects. **Client needs contract by March 23, 2019.
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LITIGATION
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Contractor Dispute - PLC 19E-1045154
After the city that client resides in forced her to demolish and rebuild her home to bring it up to code, client was forced to hire various contractors to carry out the remodel of her home. Soon after work began, client discovered the inconsistencies in the quality of work each contractor was providing. In more than one instance, client was forced to pay in advance for work that was either incomplete or never completed. She calculates that there are more than $100,000 dollars in damages. Client is seeking assistance with affirmative cases against the contractors who worked on her home. She would like to assert her rights and recover damages for poor workmanship.
Post-Judgment Change in Custody, PLC 19-1045319
Client is a survivor of domestic violence seeking a post-Judgment change in custody for her teenage son, who has stated a preference to live with her. Her hearing is in the fourth week of February.
Judgment Enforcement, PLC 18-1044749
Client is a 49-year-old single parent caring for two minor children and an adult disabled child. Dissolution judgment was entered in 2015 and included a Smith-Ostler support order. Public Law Center has assisted client with writing a letter to the opposing party, but is unable to provide further assistance. Client seeks representation for Judgment enforcement.
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NONPROFIT
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Nonprofit (Education) - Contracts, PLC 19-1045528
Client is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide educational and leadership opportunities for youth. Client seeks legal assistance with drafting an agreement to protect its physical and intellectual property interests when granting funds for charitable projects. **Client needs contract by March 23, 2019.
Nonprofit (HOA) - Governance, PLC 19-1045527
Client is a nonprofit Home Owners Association that represents primarily low-income residents. Client seeks legal advice and guidance with resolving a governance dispute among the board members.
Nonprofit (Health) - Start-Up, PLC 19-1045201
Client is a new nonprofit organization whose mission is to change lives through alternative, inclusive activities, including water and equine therapy. Client seeks legal assistance with incorporating as a California Public Benefit Corporation and obtaining federal and state tax exempt status.
Nonprofit (Housing Assistance), PLC 18-1044973
Client is a community-based nonprofit unincorporated association whose mission is to assist very low income individuals who have been displaced from housing. Client seeks legal advice and guidance with developing internal governance and program policies. Client also seeks legal assistance with applying for federal tax-exempt status.
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SMALL BUSINESS
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Small Business (Apparel) - Contracts, PLC 19-1045396
Client is a low-income entrepreneur who is starting an e-commerce retail business. Client seeks legal assistance drafting a variety of business contracts, including sale of goods, consignment and wholesale agreements.
*Client is a Spanish speaker*
Email Directing Attorney Sarah Efthymiou
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
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Special Education/IEP, PLC 19-1044848
Client is a Spanish-speaking mother of four children. Client's daughter, age 13, is a student at a school in a local Orange County school district. Client's daughter is at her second school after she had to transfer due to bullying issues; Client states that she did not receive any assistance from her daughter's first school to address the bullying, which led Client to remove her daughter and place her into a different school. At both schools, Client states that her daughter has endured bullying to the point where Client's daughter engaged in self-harm. Client recently met with school officials at her daughter's second school to apply for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), but faced resistance and discouragement from the school. Client seeks assistance with understanding her daughter's education rights, and she seeks assistance with obtaining an IEP for her daughter.
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SUPPORT
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Custody and Child Support, PLC 18-1044871
Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker seeking assistance with filing a Request for Order regarding custody, a minor's interview for his teenaged daughter, and support reduction.
Child and Spousal Support, PLC 18-1044878
Client is a domestic violence survivor seeking assistance with child support and spousal support after a 20-year marriage. Public Law Center assisted the client with writing a cease and desist letter to the opposing party due to ongoing harassment, but the client seeks representation in these other matters.
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Public Law Center
601 Civic Center Drive West
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 541-1010
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