Inland Counties Legal Services - Riverside, CA

Championing Equal Justice Across the Inland Empire Since 1958

Access to justice should never depend on financial resources. Inland Counties Legal Services is the oldest and largest civil legal aid organization serving Southern California Inland region. Established in 1958 as the Legal Aid Society of Riverside, the organization has spent nearly seven decades delivering vital legal advocacy to low-income residents, seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Headquartered on Iowa Avenue in Riverside with regional offices in Ontario and Indio, the program deploys more than 60 licensed staff attorneys and 100 legal specialists dedicated to closing the justice gap.

Recognized as a California Nonprofit of the Year, Inland Counties Legal Services provides free legal representation to vulnerable community members facing civil crises. Whether an individual needs to consult an attorney for eviction defense, escape domestic abuse, or resolve immigration hurdles, the organization combines compassionate support with formidable advocacy in state and administrative venues.

Specialized Practice Groups and Legal Programs

Inland Counties Legal Services operates targeted practice groups designed to address the civil legal needs confronting local families and individuals:

• Eviction Defense and Housing Stability: Defending low-income tenants against unlawful detainers, preventing wrongful foreclosures, combating housing discrimination, and preserving habitable shelter.
• Family Law and Domestic Abuse Relief: Assisting survivors of domestic violence in obtaining protective restraining orders, establishing safe child custody arrangements, and securing child support.
• Immigration Legal Advocacy: Representing immigrants and crime survivors in deportation defense, U and T visa applications, VAWA petitions, and naturalization for citizenship.
• Elder Law and Senior Rights: Protecting seniors aged 60 and older from financial elder exploitation, drafting advance directives, and safeguarding access to Medi-Cal healthcare benefits.
• Consumer Debt and Public Benefits: Defending consumers against predatory collection practices, illegal wage garnishments, and improper denials of disability assistance.

Recognized Community Impact and Leadership

Inland Counties Legal Services impacts more than 20,000 Inland Empire residents annually, resolving over 8,000 cases each year. Supported by the federal Legal Services Corporation, California Equal Access Funds, and private foundations, the organization works alongside local bar associations and pro bono volunteers. Through direct courtroom representation and courthouse help desks, staff attorneys protect vulnerable tenants, workers, and families directly within county judicial centers, fostering community stability.

Why Inland Communities Rely on ICLS

For community members navigating the legal system without financial resources, Inland Counties Legal Services is a trusted advocate:

• Nearly 70 Years of Service: Extensive institutional history and proven credibility throughout Riverside County courts.
• Completely Free Legal Help: Qualifying low-income families and seniors receive comprehensive representation at no charge.
• Multilingual Support: Bilingual legal staff and interpreter services in Spanish, American Sign Language, and multiple other languages.

Connect With Inland Counties Legal Services in Riverside

If you are facing an urgent eviction notice, family emergency, or debt crisis, prompt legal action is vital to protecting your rights. Inland Counties Legal Services provides telephone intake and in-office appointments at its Riverside location on Iowa Avenue. Contact the intake hotline toll-free at (888) 245-4257 to determine eligibility and connect with an advocate.