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Many of our volunteer attorneys are members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.  They also receive specialized training on legal issues commonly faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, ensuring a supportive and affirming experience. 

Volunteer attorneys cannot: 

• Represent you in court 

• Help with criminal law (e.g., arrests, trials, warrants, charges, etc.) 

• Provide help with non-legal matters (e.g., filling out benefits applications) 

We assist with civil legal issues — not criminal cases. Below are the main areas we cover: 

Consumer 

• Bankruptcy and debt help 

• Credit and loan problems 

• Contracts and warranties 

• Unfair sales or collection practices 

Education 

• School access or discipline 

• Issues in public or private schools 

• Student financial aid 

Employment 

• Job discrimination 

• Wage theft or unpaid wages 

• Tax and EITC questions 

• Agricultural worker rights 

Family 

• Divorce or separation 

• Custody and visitation 

• Adoption, name change, guardianship 

• Domestic abuse and parental rights 

Juvenile 

• Emancipation 

• Minor guardianship 

• Neglect or abuse issues 

• Juvenile delinquency 

Health 

• Medicaid/Medicare 

• Disability or long-term care 

• Private health insurance 

• Children’s health coverage 

Housing 

• Tenant rights and evictions 

• Public housing issues 

• Discrimination in housing 

• Mortgage or foreclosure problems 

Income & Benefits 

• Social Security (SSDI/SSI) 

• Unemployment or Veterans benefits 

• Food stamps (SNAP), TANF 

Individual Rights 

• Gender marker/name changes 

• Disability or mental health rights 

• Civil rights or discrimination 

• Immigration/naturalization 

• Expungement of criminal records 

Other Legal Issues (Misc.) 

• Wills and estate planning 

• Protection orders 

• Personal injury or medical malpractice 

• Legal help for nonprofits