Description
The Access Center can’t be your attorney, but they can help with paperwork and process for family law issues, small claims court, restraining orders, name and gender changes, evictions (and particularly motions to vacate), and conservatorship.
Ways to Contact
- For Dissolution of Marriage online chat assistance, visit the ACCESS Center webpage Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 12:00pm-2:30pm.
- For telephone information and referrals for cases involving Child Support, Family Law, Restraining Orders, Small Claims, and Name and Gender Change, call the Live Helpline at 415.551.0605 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00am-11:00am.
- For online inquiries, complete the intake form here (please note: no attachments and no email correspondence are accepted).
- For in-person triage, intakes, and referrals, visit the ACCESS Center at 400 McAllister St., San Francisco, CA 94102 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at 8:30 a.m. You must sign in on the 5th floor to obtain a ticket. Limited tickets are available; customers will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Process
Even though the wait can be long, there are a mix of attorneys, paralegals, and other court volunteers to either help you immediately, or to schedule a follow-up appointment and/or a workshop.
Notes
A children’s waiting room is available on the first floor of the courthouse.
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.