Description
The JDC primarily provides pro bono assistance in the following areas: family law, taxpayer disputes with the IRS, housing, and limited immigration.
Ways to Contact
For immigration issues, please call the JDC's Attorney of the Day Program at (408) 461-8795 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm; 3pm to 5pm PST).
For non-eviction housing issues, call the JDC's Tenant Advocacy Project at (415) 989-1616 (leave a message with name, phone number, and best times to reach you and they will call you for an initial phone intake). You can also reach out via email at tap@sfbar.org.
For family law issues, contact the JDC's Family Law Project at (415) 989-1616 or sign up directly to meet with a family law attorney HERE.
For all other issues, call for intake with the Bar Association's Legal Referral and Information Service at (415) 989-1616 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30 pm PST). Note that this same line screens clients for the Bar Association's referral service to private attorneys.
Process
Within 1-2 days, the staff member will call you call back with information about next steps, which could be either free services through the JDC or a private attorney referral. There is no cost for the intake, referral, or the JDC's services. If you meet with a private attorney, the first meeting typically costs $35.
Notes
Collect key information in advance if possible: case numbers, names of key people, court dates and deadlines, documents related to the issue, and any questions you have.