Every year, LAFLA’s free, high-quality legal services impact more than 100,000 people living in poverty across Greater Los Angeles. Our unique combination of neighborhood offices, self-help centers at courthouses, and domestic violence clinics puts LAFLA on the front lines in vulnerable communities, and at the forefront of change.
Mission
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles seeks to achieve equal justice for people living in poverty across Greater Los Angeles. We change lives through direct representation, systems change, and community education.
To achieve our mission, LAFLA’s expert team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff works with the community in a variety of ways:
- Provides direct representation
- Offers counsel and advice
- Provides referrals
- Educates the community about their legal rights through workshops and seminars
LAFLA’s legal priorities encompass:
- Supporting families
- Preserving quality, affordable housing
- Maintaining economic stability
- Promoting safety, security, and health
- Serving populations with special vulnerabilities
- Protecting human and civil rights
For detailed information on LAFLA’s services, please visit our services section.
Culture & Values Statement
Justice for some is not justice at all. Our organization was founded to advance equal justice—breaking down barriers to achieving safety, stability, and wellbeing for the communities we serve. We are passionate about using our professional expertise in public interest law to build strong communities. We believe that true justice requires us to embody and uplift our shared humanity not just in our advocacy and services, but also in our workplace and the communities we serve.
We recognize that achieving justice is a continuous journey—one that requires reflection, learning, and action. For over 95 years, we have sought to drive meaningful change by maintaining a commitment to:
- Creating a workplace where all staff, backgrounds, and perspectives are valued.
- Ensuring fair access to professional growth and opportunities at all levels.
- Respecting the dignity and humanity of our communities, by providing services that are responsive, accessible, and accommodating, while reaching communities where they are.
- Developing programs that proactively address the unique challenges faced by impoverished communities.
- Committing to continuous learning and accountability, by listening to our employees and the communities we serve, adapting our approach, and celebrating the unique experiences that strengthen us all.
Justice is not just what we fight for—it’s how we work, how we lead, and how we show up every day.
LAFLA's Impact on Greater Los Angeles
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