Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal) is the largest provider of free civil legal services throughout the Bay Area.  BayLegal’s services include: advice; referrals; limited scope assistance; extended representation; public policy and impact advocacy; trainings; outreach; and community education. 

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

	Ø	Domestic Violence Prevention: Assisting domestic violence survivors escape the violence and create a safe and stable environment for themselves and their families through Family Law, Restraining Order, and Immigration assistance.
	Ø	Housing Preservation: Assist clients to access and preserve safe affordable housing free of discrimination, with specific focus on Eviction defense and Fair Housing.
	Ø	Access to Health Care: Assist clients to obtain healthcare services from county and state programs.
	Ø	Economic Security: Assisting clients secure public benefits and eliminate the barriers to employment and self-sufficiency.

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED:  

There are pro bono opportunities to match all skills, interests and availability. 

Contact Genevieve Richardson, Director of Pro Bono Activities
(510) 250-5218 grichardson@baylegal.org

	§	Extended Representation – Represent a client within your specialty or experience and/or with training and support from BayLegal;
	§	Limited Representation – Represent or assist a client on a limited basis with a specific issue, matter, and/or hearing (for example: domestic violence restraining order hearing);
	§	Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinics – BayLegal staff and volunteers assist pro per litigants with the paperwork needed to receive a temporary restraining order and become safe.  BayLegal conducts DV RO Clinics in Redwood City, throughout Contra Costa County, and is a partner in San Francisco’s Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC).
	§	Consult with a client – on a issue within your specialty and/or after you receive training;
	§	Co-counsel – with BayLegal staff or a less experienced volunteer;
	§	Mentor – consult with BayLegal staff attorneys and volunteers in areas of your specialty;
	§	Research/Investigation – assist with research and investigation of systemic legal issues facing the indigent to improve access to justice.
	§	Financially support BayLegal’s work - for more information about BayLegal’s Partners in Justice campaign please contact Jennifer Cesario, (510) 250-5242 or jcesario@baylegal.org

HOW BAYLEGAL CAN HELP YOU:

BayLegal can help you find the right pro bono opportunity, with the support and training you are looking for:

	§	Client contact.
	§	Litigation and/or negotiation experience.
	§	Expansion of your legal practice and skills.
	§	Publicity and recognition.
	§	Free MCLE training.
	§	Free primary malpractice insurance.
	§	An opportunity to use your legal skills to make a significant difference in a family’s life and your community.