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Free Legal / Self Help Clinic

For more information, see also the San Diego County Superior Court Website: www.sdcourt.ca.gov


Divorce Workshops

These clinics offer assistance to self-represented litigants to explain procedures and prepare forms.

Locations & Phone Numbers Hours of Operation

Family Court
1555 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 450-7777
[view map]

Thursday and Friday in English
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Every other Wednesday in Spanish
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

East County Courthouse
250 East Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
[view map]

Friday in English
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

North County Courthouse
325 South Melrose Drive
Vista, CA 92081
[view map]

Thursday in English
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

South County Courthouse
500 Third Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
[view map]

Wednesday - alternating weekly in English and Spanish
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.


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Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinics

These clinics offer assistance to self-represented litigants to explain procedures and prepare forms.

Locations & Phone Numbers Hours of Operation

Madge Bradley Courthouse
1409 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 450-7575
(4th Floor Volunteer Lawyer Program)
[view map]

Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

East County Courthouse
250 East Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 441-4417
(Family Law Business Office Volunteer Lawyer Program)
[view map]

Monday thru Friday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

North County Courthouse
325 South Melrose Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 941-5685
(Adjacent to Civil Business Office Volunteer Lawyer Program)
[view map]

Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

South County Courthouse
500 Third Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(877) 534-2524
(1st Floor Legal Aid Society)
[view map]

Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


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Civil Harassment Restraining Order Clinics

Locations & Phone Numbers Hours of Operation

Hall of Justice
330 West Broadway, 2nd Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
(877) 534 2524
[view map]

Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

East County Courthouse
250 East Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
(877) 534-2524
[view map]

Monday , Wednesday, Friday
8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday
9:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

North County Courthouse
325 South Melrose Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 941-5685
[view map]

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

South County Courthouse
500 Third Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(877) 534-2524
[view map]

Monday thru Friday
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.


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Child and Family Support

The San Diego Superior Court Family Law Facilitator program assists self-represented litigants prepare documents and forms related to child and family support actions, as well as provides workshops and one-on-one assistance in the areas of divorce, paternity, child support and custody/visitation. You can now make an appointment with the Family Law Facilitator by going to their online appointment center: https://iflow.sdcourt.ca.gov.

Locations & Phone Numbers Hours of Operation

Central Courthouse
220 West Broadway, Room 4001
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 531 3234
[view map]

Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. sign up for 8:30 a.m. session

Family Court Building
1555 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 450-7777
[view map]

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. sign up for 8:30 a.m. session

Madge Bradley Courthouse
1409 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
619-450-7642
[view map]

by appointment only

East County Courthouse
250 East Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 531-5234
[view map]

Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. sign up for 7:30 a.m. session

North County Courthouse
325 South Melrose Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 941-5685
[view map]

Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. sign up for 8:30 a.m. session

South County Courthouse
500 Third Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(877) 534-2524
[view map]

Monday – Friday
7:20 a.m. sign up for 8:30 a.m. session

Family Law Facilitator's Office Self Help Locations and Information [pdf]

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Conservatorship/Guardianship Clinic

Locations & Phone Numbers Hours of Operation

Madge Bradley Building
1409 Fourth Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(877) 534 2524
(5th Floor next to Dept PC-2)
[view map]

Monday in English 1:30 - 3:30 pm, orientation only

North County Courthouse
325 South Melrose Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 941-5685
[view map]

Every Friday: 8:30-12:00pm - forms assistance by appointment only. Call 619-450-7642

Every Friday: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm - orientation only.


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Youth Services - Guardianship Legal Clinic

Responsible adults who are residents of San Diego County can attend weekly clinics for assistance in obtaining legal guardianship of children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by their parents. Appointments are not necessary and applicants must meet financial eligibility requirements and be residents of San Diego County. The San Diego Volunteer Lawyer's weekly clinics, held in cooperation with the Probate Court and the Probate Examiner's Office are as follows:

Locations Hours of Operation

San Diego SDVLP Office
625 S Broadway, Suite 925
San Diego, CA 92101
[view map]

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 2:00 p.m.

North County Courthouse
325 South Melrose Drive
Vista, CA 92081
[view map]

Thursday 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.

For more information about this clinic, go to www.sdvlp.org/service_youth_guardian.htm


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Small Claims Advisor and Mediation Services

The San Diego Superior Court has a Small Claims Legal Advisor who is available to assist with small claims issues and procedures.

Locations & Phone Numbers Hours of Operation

Kearny Mesa Branch
8950 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92123
(619) 236-2471
[view map]

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Walk In only

East County Courthouse
250 East Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 236-2471
[view map]

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Walk In only

North County Courthouse
325 South Melrose Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(619) 236-2471
[view map]

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Walk In only

South County Courthouse
500 Third Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 236-2471
[view map]

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Walk In only

National Conflict Resolution Center
625 Broadway, Ste. 1221
San Diego, CA 92101
http://www.ncrconline.com
[view map]

181 Rea Avenue, Ste. 101
El Cajon, CA 92020
[view map]

(619) 238-2400; (619) 593-4530

Call the office for specific locations and hours.


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Unlawful Detainer Clinic

Locations & Phone Numbers Hours of Operation

Hall of Justice
330 West Broadway, 2nd Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
(877) 534 2524
[view map]

Monday and Friday
1:00p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

East County Courthouse
250 East Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
(877) 534-2524
(located in the room next to Dept 1)
[view map]

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday
9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

North County - Vista Court Annex
325 South Melrose Drive
Vista, CA 92081

The clinic is in Annex Building/Traffic Court Courtyard 37-F6.
[view map]

Mondays & Thursdays
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., closed 12 - 1 p.m..

When the Court is closed on Monday for a holiday the clinic will be open on Tuesday following the holiday.

South County Courthouse
500 Third Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(877) 534-2524

1st Floor Legal Aid Society Room 155
[view map]

Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


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Tax Clinics for Low Income Taxpayers

During our Downtown Renovation, there will be a hiatus of the regularly scheduled library hosted tax clinics. We plan to resume monthly clinics when the Main Branch reopens later in 2011.

For legal assistance with taxes, call Shahin Rahimi at the Legal Aid Society of San Diego at: (877) 534-2524 ext 2602 .

For a listing of all AARP Tax Clinics available in San Diego County, please visit: http://www.aarp.org/applications/VMISLocator/taxAideLocations.action


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Joslyn Senior Center Free Legal Clinics

210 Park Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025, (760) 480-0611
[view map]

The Joslyn Senior Center offers a free legal clinic from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesdays for seniors, the disabled, low income, and minorities. Sponsored by the Senior Service Council, Escondido, this clinic provides assistance with civil matters such as reviewing wills or divorce. An appointment is necessary to meet with a volunteer attorney at these clinics.


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Del Mar Community Connections - Legal Clinic for Seniors

Del Mar City Hall Annex
1050 Camino Del Mar,
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 792 7565
[view map]

The Del Mar Community Connections Legal Center provides legal services in civil matters including consumer complaints, age discrimination, fraud, abuse and neglect, landlord-tenant issues, family law, social security and benefits issues. This clinic is usually held every last Friday of the month from 1-5 p.m. Appointment must be made in advance. To schedule an appointment you must be over 60 years old and a resident of the City of Del Mar.

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USD Free Legal Clinics

These free clinics are funded and administered by the University of San Diego and serve those with needs in Civil, Entrepreneurship, Tax, Landlord Tenant, Immigration, Small Claims, and Special Education.

Services are available to lower income individuals. If you are interested in obtaining free assistance from USD Legal Clinics, or have any questions, please contact us at (619) 260-7470, or go to http://www.sandiego.edu/law/free_legal_assistance/

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