Advancing Justice
Through free legal services, advocacy, and education, we’re centering women of color in our pursuit of a thriving, equitable East Bay.
Our Vision
We envision a California where Black and Indigenous communities are positioned to realize thriving, healthy, and dignified lives through our three-pronged approach.
Robust Clinical Education
Activate law and social work students to advance community justice.
Explore EducationSystems Change
Champion local and statewide policies to advance justice in California and beyond.
Support Systems ChangeWe’re Here to Help
What Brings You Here Today?
Small Business & Nonprofit
Find support to start a business, apply for tax exemptions, draft contracts, etc.
Get HelpCriminal Records
Find support for post-conviction remedies, arrest records, background checks, etc.
Get HelpPersonal Debt
Find support for debt collection, lawsuits, wage garnishment, loans, credit reports, etc.
Get HelpHIV and Medical Legal Partnership
Find support for unsafe living conditions, homelessness, health care coverage, etc.
Get HelpHousing
Find support for evictions, public housing, tenants’ rights, rental assistance, etc.
Get HelpImmigration
Find support for immigration status, visas, deportation, naturalization, asylum, etc.
Get HelpHomelessness
Find support for homelessness
Get HelpYouth and Education Defense
Find support for juvenile court, school expulsion, bullying, police misconduct, etc.
Get HelpWe Believe in Dignity and Opportunity
We are the Bay Area’s largest and most effective systems disruptor. For over three decades, we have nurtured community partnerships to provide each client with holistic legal services that reflect their unique, complex experience.
4,000+
Clients served annually
5,100
Critical legal services provided
710
Immigration applications filed for DACA renewals and other immigration relief
$1.2M
In public benefits secured for clients and their families