The center provides free, low-cost civil justice services to low-income residents of the Coachella Valley. Contact Name Michael Eicksteadt, Founder, Executive Director – (760) 832-9770 – meicksteadt@desertlegalaid.org Our mission is to provide pro bono legal services, education and advice to qualified low-income residents of Riverside County. Desert Legal Aid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to justice for low-income residents. Through volunteers and staff, the center provides free, low-cost civil justice services, including counseling, individual advocacy, community building, and advocacy to address societal injustices for the poor, disabled, and low-income people of the Coachella Valley. Palm Springs 423 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 832-9770 Palm Desert 74170 Highway 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 340-4774 A non-profit organization that provides free, low-cost legal services, counseling, legal advocacy, community building activities, and litigation to people with disabilities and low-income residents residing in the Coachella Valley; Services focus on housing disputes, domestic violence, family law, SSDI appeals and other decisions regarding government assistance programs; also offers notarial services. Fees are calculated on a sliding scale based on income. Rita Smith: ritasmith@riversidelegalaid.org or (951) 888-2039 or email: laura.riversidelegalaid@gmail.com Free legal advice to qualified individuals in the following areas: NCL`s goal is to develop socially responsible community leaders while strengthening mother-daughter relationships. NCL`s core curriculum also includes leadership development and cultural activities. Alianza`s mission is to transform the socio-economic conditions of the Coachella Valley so that people from all communities have the opportunity to thrive. For more information about our DACA and naturalization assistance, please contact: If no one answers, please leave a message.
Your call must be returned within 2 business days. Find Palm Desert Legal and Pro Bono Services by Practice Area Although Riverside Legal Aid has closed its offices, clinics and workshops due to the spread of the Covid-19 virus, we are available to all clients in our areas of expertise by phone, online and other services that are not offered in person. These include bankruptcy and federal court cases, family law, eviction defense, conservatories, guardianship and estate, and consumer and other civil matters. Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program: (951) 888-2039 Estate Accounting for Guardians, Trustees, Trustees, Powers of Attorney and Executors – Don`t Let the Court Dismiss Your Accounting! emergency assistance to victims of crime; Services include referrals and financial assistance for traumatized victims to receive mental health treatment, compensation for unfunded crime-related medical bills, and advocacy services. A neutral lawyer/facilitator is available to help with divorce paperwork, custody, child support, etc. ONLY for bankruptcy applications: riversideprosebankruptcyclinic@gmail.com This is made possible by the generous lawyers who volunteer their time.
