Stories & Events
Free Legal Help Available for California Wildfire Survivors
A free hotline is now available to connect California Wildfires survivors who cannot afford an attorney to free legal services.
Reflections on Martin Luther King Day Amid the LA Fires
Dr. King’s visits to the Pasadena and Altadena visits underscores the region’s unique role in the Civil Rights Movement—and remind us of the strength and resilience of these communities.
LAFLA Helps Veteran Secure Discharge Upgrade to Rebuild His Life
Kevin* grew up deeply rooted in the military community and was proud to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps and serve in Afghanistan. He found
Survivor Achieves Safety and Stability with LAFLA by Her Side
“I welcomed the chance to be a complete family, and I was very hopeful for our future together.” Blanca* left Mexico for Long Beach in
Thank You to Our Access to Justice Sponsors
For LAFLA’s 95th year, our Access to Justice Gala will honor community leaders who go above and beyond to provide justice and hope for those who are less fortunate.
Meet Our 2024 LEIF Fellows & Summer Law Clerks
We are thrilled to welcome our summer class of 33 law clerks, who represent 20 law schools. These students hail from 24 cities across the
Feature: Medical-Legal Partnerships with Sheyda Joolharzadeh
Get to know LAFLA’s nationally recognized Medical Legal Partnerships (MLPs) in this Q&A with Managing Attorney Sheyda Joolharzadeh.
Update on Encampment Sweeps Litigation
A federal judge has found that the City of Los Angeles altered, created, and failed to produce key evidence about encampment sweeps.
95 Years Fighting for Justice
In 2024, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is celebrating 95 years leading the fight for equal justice.
Pro Bono Spotlight: Netflix Sponsors DACA Fees for Survivor
Recently, our partners at Netflix sponsored LAFLA client Thalia in applying for immigration status while she recovered from a horrific incident of domestic violence.
Equal Justice Works Fellow to Pioneer Legal Services for Filipino Labor Trafficking Survivors
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) is proud to host an Equal Justice Works Fellow who will launch a pioneering legal clinic to support victims of labor trafficking from the Philippines.
Our 2022 Annual Report is Here
LAFLA is proud to announce the release of our 2022 Annual Report. In 2022, LAFLA’s services benefited more than 100,000 people, including these clients whose
Meet Our 2023 LEIF Fellows & Summer Law Clerks
We are thrilled to welcome our summer class of 30 law clerks, who represent 16 law schools. These students hail from 20 cities across North
Tenants’ Rights Advocates Reach Landmark Settlement on Behalf of Californians Struggling With Pandemic Rent Debt
A landmark settlement has been reached in a case brought by tenants’ rights advocates alleging that the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) unconstitutionally operated the state’s Covid-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP or Housing is Key), which has led to qualified applicants missing out on the assistance they were promised after the pandemic destroyed many Californians’ livelihoods.
Tenant Rights Groups Celebrate Court Upholding New L.A. City Permanent Tenant Protections
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Denied AAGLA’s Preliminary Injunction and Allowed Tenant Groups to Join the City in the Defense of the Protections.