Consumer Law/Small Claims
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Bankruptcy
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Cars
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Contract/Warranty Problems
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Consumer Fraud
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Credit Reports & Credit Access
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Debt Collection/ Garnishment/ Repossession
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Loans & Installment Purchases
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Small Claims Court
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Taxes
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Utilities (Gas, Electric, Phone)
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Unfair Sales Practices
Assistance & Guidance International Service
Phone: (323) 264-2753
Hours: M-F 8:30am-12:30pm, Sat 10am-12pm
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Services: In pro per assistance and representation on a case by case basis, possibly provide legal representation. English, Spanish
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Practice Areas: Wage claims and appeals, income tax, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Mexican-American business ventures.
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Cost/Eligibility: No citizenship requirements. Pro Per assistance is free to low-income residents. Fee of approximately $100 for representation at administrative or court hearings.
APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
CA Department of Consumer Affairs
Phone: (800) 952-5201
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Services: Will provide callers with, and assistance in, various areas including filling out complaint forms; will refer clients to another agency if necessary.
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Practice Areas: Disputes between customers and auto repair agencies.
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Cost/Eligibility: Free
Consumer Action
Phone: (213) 624-4631
Hours: MWF 10am-2pm
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Services: Advice. English, Spanish
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Practice Areas: Consumer rights
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Cost/Eligibility: Low income, seniors, minorities, disabled persons, and persons with limited English proficiency. Spanish spoken
Free Small Claims Workshop
Phone: (213) 624-4631
Hours: MWF 10am-2pm
REGISTRATION NECESSARY
Volunteers will be available to answer your questions and provide individual assistance. You must attend the group workshop in order to receive the on-on-one assistance.
**CLINIC IS USUALLY HELD SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
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Services: Advice. English, Spanish
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Practice Areas: Consumer rights
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Cost/Eligibility: Low income, seniors, minorities, disabled persons, and persons with limited English proficiency. Spanish spoken
Los Angeles County Dept. of Consumer Affairs
Small Claims Division:(213) 974-9759
Downtown (MAIN OFFICE): (213) 974-1452
El Monte: (626) 575-5425
Lancaster: (805) 726-7550
South Bay/Lomita: (310) 325-1035
Van Nuys: (818) 901-3826
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Services: Investigation, Mediation, and referrals
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Practice Areas: Consumer complaints resulting from transactions in the marketplace, complaints based upon facts obtained from the consumer and business, small claims court matters, landlord/tenant, autos, real estate (foreclosure, purchase, repairs), retail, credit issues
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Cost/eligibility: Free to Los Angeles residents ONLY
Asian Americans Advancing Justice LA
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Services: Legal information, counseling, direct representation, impact litigation,and policy and research
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Practice Areas: Domestic violence, family law (contested and uncontested divorces, paternity, child support and custody), landlord/tenant, employment law (discrimination, unemployment insurance benefits, collection, etc.), consumer law, law, immigration and citizenship, and discrimination.
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Cost/Eligibility: Free. Must meet low income guidelines and live in Los Angeles County. Serves predominantly non-English speaking Asian immigrants.
LA Phone: (213) 977-7500
Hotline Phone: (800) 952-5201
(800) 520-2356 (Chinese)
(800) 867-3126 (Khmer)
(800) 867-3640 (Korean)
(800) 914-9583 (Thai)
(800) 267-7395 (Vietnamese)
Website: http://www.advancingjustice-la.org/
Clear Point Credit Company Solutions
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Services: 16 offices in LA County, offices nationwide. Provides consultations.
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Practice Areas: Money management cases, debtor/creditor counseling, identity theft, bankruptcy, reverse mortgages, and HUD counseling.
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Cost/Eligibility: Counseling is free. Minimal fee for our debt repayment program, which can be an alternative to bankruptcy. $35 or less.
Dispute Resolution Services/Community Mediation Program
*Location Unavailable*
Phone: (213) 896-6533
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Services: Helps individuals, families, and communities to resolve conflicts through mediation, facilitation, and other problem-solving method; provides mediation and conflict resolution training, education, and coaching that prepare people with the skills to constructively address disputes in personal, community, and work settings.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)
Phone: 1 (323) 801 7991 Fax: (323) 801-7945
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Services: Policy advocacy, community education
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Practice Areas: Predatory loan practices, forged deeds and title transfer, foreclosures, criminal record expungement, bill/loan issues, unfair banking practices, identity theft, auto repossessions, wage garnishment, debt collection, Family law issues, consumer issues, government benefits, housing issues
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Cost/eligibility: Free. Must meet low-income guidelines
Santa Monica Office: 1640 5th Street, Suite 124, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Small Claims Court Advisors Program
Phone: (213) 974-9759
Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm
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Services: Outreach, education, direct representation, impact litigation.
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Practice Areas: Consumer law, housing law, children’s rights issues, child care, immigration , nonprofit community organization matters, guardianships, government benefits, foster care adoption project, early care and education, Veteran’s issues.
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Cost/eligibility: Free and sliding scale based on income.