Bullied Teenager Free from Abuse

After being repeatedly harassed by an abusive ex-boyfriend and his high school friends, 17-year-old Natalie* knew she needed a restraining order, but she did not know how to obtain one. She could not afford an attorney, but she instinctively knew she needed to do something to protect herself. Natalie went to a Legal Aid Foundation […]

Legal Aid Wins Case Against 30-Year-Old Beach Curfew

In a victory for preserving access to California’s coastline for all people in Los Angeles, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) and co-counsel from Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, recently settled their case against the city of Los Angeles, marking the end of their court challenge questioning the legality of a 30-year-old […]

Students Defrauded by Marinello Schools of Beauty Granted Belated Discharges

After watching a TV commercial praising Marinello’s cosmetology program, Lydia Luna excitedly envisioned a bright future as a hair stylist. She thought enrolling at Marinello Schools of Beauty would be her ticket to a steady job. “I was starting my life from the bottom up,” said Lydia, who wanted to launch a new career after […]

The Doctor is in – and so is Legal Aid!

After a checkup with a medical provider or social worker, patients at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Center in Willowbrook can now meet with a LAFLA attorney for legal representation and advice on issues such as government benefits, family law, and immigration law. The consultations are free for low-income individuals. “We’re excited about this […]