The USD Legal Research Center Reference Department provides reference assistance but cannot provide legal advice to patrons. Reference assistance includes helping patrons locate materials in the LRC, explaining how legal materials are organized, and suggesting sources for further research. The Reference Department cannot interpret the meaning of a case or statute, counsel on the selection of legal forms, or otherwise give legal advice in any manner.
If you think you need assistance beyond that which the Reference Department is able to provide, you should contact an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the following pro bono services may provide legal services at a reduced fee or for free.
| Programs | Contact | Hours of Operation |
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Legal Aid Society of San Diego – Main Office |
Phone: (877) LEGAL-AID or (877) 534-2524 |
Monday - Friday |
| Legal Aid Society of San Diego - Midtown San Diego 1764 San Diego Avenue, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92110 |
Phone: (877) LEGAL-AID or (877) 534-2524 | Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m |
| Legal Aid Society of San Diego - North County 216 South Tremont Street Oceanside, CA 92054 |
Phone: (877) LEGAL-AID or (877) 534-2524 | Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m |
| Legal Aid Society of San Diego - CCHEA (Consumer Center for Health, Education, and Advocacy) 110 South Euclid Avenue San Diego, CA 92114 |
Phone: (877) SDHEALTH or (877) 734-3258 | Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m |
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San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP) |
Phone: (619) 235-5656 Email: info@sdvlp.org |
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m |
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Elder Law & Advocacy Senior Citizens Legal Services |
Phone: (858) 565-1392 Fax: (858) 565-1394 |
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m |
| University of San Diego School of Law Legal Clinics 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110 |
Phone: (619) 260-7470 | Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m |
The University of San Diego School of Law provides free legal assistance to lower income individuals through its USD Legal Clinics service. USD Legal Clinics offer assistance in the following areas of law:
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Reference Assistance
Phone: (619) 260-4612
Email: lrcrefer@sandiego.edu