Domestic Violence Awareness Month
“I learned more from them about perseverance and bravery than words can describe.” Judge Lee Bogdanoff “Over the 10 years I have volunteered at the clinic, I have worked with hundreds of clients. Their individual stories have touched me, angered me, saddened me, inspired me, and heartened me.” Grace Mitsuhata Domestic Violence Awareness Month is […]
Judge Finds City of LA in Contempt of Court Order
A federal judge has found the City of Los Angeles in contempt of a Court order that forbids the City from seizing and destroying bulky items based solely on their size — because the City posted notices that bulky items are prohibited in several neighborhoods. In August, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and co-counsel Kirkland […]
LAFLA Files Motion Holding City of LA in Contempt of Court Order
Today, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles filed a motion in Garcia v. City of Los Angeles, arguing the City should be found in contempt of the Court for posting notices that bulky items are prohibited and will be seized. Our motion alleges the City is violating the Court’s order earlier this year that forbade […]
Our 2019 Annual Report is Live
Our 2019 Annual Report is now available for you to read—and we are proud to announce that it’s LAFLA’s first-ever digital annual report! Read our message from Executive Director Silvia Argueta and Board President Jim Burgess, and learn about the impact that you have made as a donor, volunteer, and/or supporter of our mission. We […]
Representing Individuals in DACA Renewal Cases In Light of the SCOTUS Decision and Covid-19
Attorneys will explain the basics on how to handle a DACA renewal case in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on DACA from June 18, 2020 and Covid-19 shelter-in-place restrictions. The training will provide a brief overview of the eligibility requirements for DACA, offer tips on how to draft forms, collect evidence, obtain client […]
Fellow Focus: Patrick McDonell
We are thrilled to welcome Summer Law Clerk Patrick McDonell, who joins LAFLA as part of the Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellowship Program. The program provides grants for law students pursuing public interest summer law positions. Patrick, who is a rising 3L at the University of Michigan Law School, shared some insight into […]
Pro Bono Spotlight: Raquel Dominguez
For many of our clients, the pandemic has exacerbated their urgent legal needs. LAFLA’s pro bono volunteers have been crucial in helping our clients navigate new policies and court procedures in the wake of COVID. We are grateful to Munger, Tolles & Olson Associate Raquel Dominguez, who recently helped a domestic violence survivor find safety […]
LAFLA Welcomes Our 2020 Summer Law Clerks
We are honored to welcome our 2020 class of summer law clerks. This June, 25 law students will begin their journeys at LAFLA: learning from our experienced and dedicated staff; deepening and enriching their legal knowledge and expertise; and working directly with our clients to improve their lives. They are supporting all of our teams, […]
Black Lives Matter
To Our Community of Supporters and Allies — For more than 90 years, lawyers, advocates, staff, and volunteers at Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles have dedicated their energy, passion, and lives to dismantling inequities that impact the lives of our clients and the communities where they live and work. As a legal services organization, […]
LAFLA Saves Family From Abruptly Losing Home During Pandemic
“I thought there was no hope – I thought we were going to be on the streets.”