Resources ~ Legal Services
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Sonoma County
If a person feels that her or his civil rights have been violated they are referred to the appropriate agency. Sometimes will get involed in the suit to protect the civil rigths or stop the violation. No fee for services
Contact: (707) 765-5005
Association for Children of Enforcement of Support (ACES)
Helps families entitled to child support, visitation, legal rights and remedies.
Contact: (800) 537-7072
California Department of Industrial Relations State Labor Commission
CAL-OSHA: Helps with claims for unpaid wages,unsafe labor conditions, and employee rights.
Contact: (707) 576-2388
California Rural Legal Assistance
Provides legal assistance. Priorites for services are wokers' rights, housing,educational rights, environmental health and welfare rights.
Contact: (707) 528-9941
Catholic Charities Immigration and Resettlement
Provides immigration legal services including family visa petitions, adjustments of status, citzenship applications and education, consultation and referrals. Resettles refugees. Provides advice to community agencies regarding immigration.
Contact: (707) 578-6000
Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE)
Free consultation about special education rights and services to parents and professionals by telephone or face to face. Trained advocates and attorneys assist parents at IEP meeting, Mediation Conferences and Due Process Hearings. Sliding fee scale.
Contact: (415) 431-2285
Council on Aging Services for Seniors(COA) Legal Services
Legal Assistance for seniors 60 yrs of age. Services in English and Spanish.
Contact: (707) 525-0143
Criminal Justice, Diversion & Educational Programs
An alternative to the traditional court process for those seeking to make postive changes in their lives.
Contact: (707) 523-2242
North Bay Advocates
Advocacy, paralegal and consulting services for families of children 0-22 with needs for special education support. Sliding fee scale.
Contact: (707) 824-9927
Petaluma People's Services Tenant, Landlord Education and Mediation
Provides information regarding tenant and landlord rights.
Contact: (707) 765-8488
Redwood Empire Conflict Resolution Services (RECOURSE)
Mediation and conflict resolution skills training, community mediation (landlord/tenant, neighbors, businesses), court-referred mediation, information and referral. Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program, Parent-Teen & Family Mediations, Parent-Teen Workshops, Classroom Education, and Peer Mediator training. Sliding fee-scale.
Contact: (707) 525-8545
Restorative Resources
Restorative Resources is a non-profit organization committed to restorative justice principles, values, and practices. They address the harm done by criminal offending, reduce the risk of future harm, and focus on strengthening and building the community.
Contact: 707-823-8080
Sonoma County Child Support Services
Works with families to establish paternity, child support, enforcement of rights to medical insurance, child support enforcement, and other enforcement services.
Contact: (707) 565-4000
Sonoma County Legal Aid (SCLA)
Legal assistance to low income persons in areas of family law and eviction defense. Information seminars, self-help clinics and referrals to volunteer attorneys. Assistance for survivors of domestic violence and Sonoma Works clients with legal barriers to employment. Self Help Access Center provides assistance in filing legal papers, information, and resources for low income persons representing themselves in court. Tues., Wed., Thurs. 8:30am-12noon. Services in English and Spanish.
Contact: (707) 542-1290
Sonoma County Legal Services Foundation
Legal services and education on a variety of topics. Bi-weekly legal workshops. Referrals to child visitation supervisors for in court-ordered custody cases. Legal programs for youth in the classroom or the community. Domestic violence educators for low and modest income residents of Sonoma County. Services in English and Spanish.
Contact: (707) 546-2924
Sonoma County Victim Assistance Center
Advocacy with criminal justice agencies for crime victims and their family members. Works with the State Victims Compensation and Government Claims Board (800-777-9229) to provide reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses for medical treatment, mental health therapy, loss of wages, or funeral & burial expenses for crime victims and their family members.
Contact: (707) 565-8250
YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association)
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services Program provides advocacy, legal services, and help with temporary restraining orders for those experiencing domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Contact: (707) 546-9922 ext 16
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