Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Since 1929, LAFLA’s vision for a just future has put us on the front lines of the issues facing our communities. Our promise is that, for as long as barriers to justice exist in our communities, we will work tirelessly to break them down. Adelante.

@iamcarokim Thank you for your support! Please note that LAFLA's immigration services focus on survivors of domestic violence, violent crime, human trafficking, torture & persecution. We may not be able to assist with every kind of immigration case. Learn more at lafla.org/get-help/immig….

Congratulations to our newest members of the State Bar! 🎉 Leading the swearing-in ceremony was former Executive Director of LAFLA Judge Bruce Iwasaki. We are grateful these advocates have chosen to begin their legal careers at LAFLA, working alongside our courageous clients.

Hypothermia deaths have risen in California and across the nation. Experts point to the growing number of older, unsheltered homeless people as a key factor in the trend. @PhillipHReese reports: californiahealthline.org/multimedia/cal…

All LAFLA offices will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024. -- Todas las oficinas de LAFLA cerrarán a las 3 p.m. el viernes 13 de diciembre de 2024

Last week, LAFLA hosted a four-day eviction trial bootcamp by @NITACentral for @stayhousedla legal service providers. Together, we trained nearly 50 attorneys from partner organizations to fight unjust evictions and prevent homelessness before it starts!

Last week, LAFLA hosted a special screening of Firebreak, a new documentary film that follows the work of Chief Royal Ramey and Chief Brandon Smith, co-founders of the @ffrp_ca. Learn about LAFLA's expungement work with FFRP in our video Avi's Story: youtu.be/sSGb3kVYPIw?si…

Today, we celebrate #HumanRightsDay. For 95 years, LAFLA has fought to protect the human right to justice, equity, and hope. Our fight helps people like Ahmad, who was separated from his family as they tried to flee Taliban rule. Watch: youtu.be/c7mEelTGa8M?si…

Thank you to our partners at @MontereyParkLib for hosting our team for a #KnowYourRights presentation on employee rights and labor trafficking. Shout out to LAFLA attorneys Bohan Chen and Catherine Vega for sharing their expertise on these crucial issues!

A case the Human Rights Litigation Clinic is working on with @LegalAidLA, Garcia v. Los Angeles, is among the examples cited in this article from @propublica on the seizure of people's property from encampments. Give it a read: propublica.org/article/homele…

One simple act of support can change countless lives. lafla.org/support-our-wo…

Get inspired: When LAFLA helped Pierre and his son stay together, they decided to pay forward the help they received. Today, Pierre is a staff attorney with LAFLA—and his son is a volunteer! Join them in supporting access to justice this #GivingTuesday! youtu.be/2vSpaQFbuSs

Join the movement for housing justice and support LAFLA today at lafla.org/support-our-wo…

“Thank you for returning our home to us.” Aura’s family feared they would lose their home to an illegal eviction. But thanks to a dedicated supporter, they're safe at home for the holidays. Join us on #GivingTuesday to help families stay housed! youtu.be/JjCvkUgWqtc

Renew your commitment to the movement for equal justice at lafla.org/support-our-wo…

This #GivingTuesday, we’re grateful to our supporters who make it possible for us to help people like Ahmad—a refugee from Afghanistan who was separated from his family as they tried to flee Taliban rule. Stand with Ahmad and support LAFLA today! youtu.be/c7mEelTGa8M

All LAFLA offices will be closed Friday, December 6, 2024 for an all-staff meeting. -- Todas las oficinas de LAFLA estarán cerradas el viernes 6 de diciembre de 2024 para una reunión del personal de LAFLA.

Join @LegalAidLA attorneys Catherine Vega and Bohan Chen for a #KnowYourRights presentation on Employment Law and Trafficking/Immigration Relief. 🗓️Thursday, December 5 at 12:00 P.M. 📍Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library English and Mandarin languages provided.

On Giving Tuesday, we’ll celebrate the power of one person to start a revolution of giving. Each and every one of us can help create a more compassionate world. Will you join the movement? Support LAFLA on #GivingTuesday at lafla.org/support-our-wo…

Happy Thanksgiving from @LegalAidLA! As you gather with your loved ones, we hope you’ll remember the change we can make—together. That's why we're participating in #GivingTuesday, a global initiative harnessing the power of collective action. Learn more: lafla.org/support-our-wo…

November 25 is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women—raising awareness about the prevalence of gender-based violence and the silence and stigma surrounding it. Justice for all means #genderjustice! ⚖️ #NoExcuse