Legal Services of Northern California – Sacramento, CA

Justice for All: Civil Legal Aid in Sacramento

Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) is a critical pillar of justice in Sacramento, California, providing high-quality civil legal assistance to the region’s most vulnerable residents. As a non-profit law firm funded by the Legal Services Corporation, LSNC has been fighting for the rights of low-income individuals, seniors, and persons with disabilities for decades. The Sacramento office serves as a lifeline for those who cannot afford private counsel, ensuring that poverty is not a barrier to justice. The firm’s attorneys and advocates work tirelessly to stabilize families and protect basic human necessities like housing, health care, and income.

Housing and Homelessness Prevention

A primary focus of LSNC is preventing homelessness and preserving safe housing. The legal team provides robust representation in matters involving:

• Eviction Defense: Fighting unlawful detainers to keep families in their homes.
• Subsidized Housing Rights: Assisting clients with Section 8 vouchers, public housing issues, and HUD compliance.
• Tenant Rights: Addressing habitability issues, illegal lockouts, and discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.

Economic Stability and Health

Beyond housing, LSNC offers comprehensive legal support to ensure economic security and access to essential services:

• Public Benefits: helping individuals secure and maintain CalWORKs, CalFresh (food stamps), General Assistance, and Social Security (SSI/SSDI) benefits.
• Health Care Access: navigating the complexities of Medi-Cal, Medicare, and private insurance to ensure clients receive necessary medical treatment.
• Employment Law: Assisting with unemployment insurance appeals, wage claims, and combating workplace discrimination.
• Senior Legal Services: Providing specialized support for adults age 60 and over, including help with elder abuse, advanced health care directives, and consumer debt issues.

Downtown Sacramento Office

The Sacramento office is located at 515 12th St, in the historic Alkali Flat neighborhood of downtown. This location is easily accessible by public transit, situated near major bus lines and light rail stations. LSNC operates with a deep commitment to community education and empowerment, often holding clinics and outreach events. While they generally do not handle criminal defense or personal injury cases, their work in civil law transforms lives by enforcing rights that might otherwise be ignored.

If you are a low-income resident of Sacramento County facing a legal crisis, Legal Services of Northern California offers the professional advocacy you need to navigate the system.