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Leaders Share NLSLA’s Story and Impact on SFVBA Podcast

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NLSLA’s President & CEO, Yvonne Mariajimenez, and Director of Pro Bono, Skip Koenig were recent featured guests on the podcast of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association. In a conversation […]

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Alice Wang and Daniel Chu of HCHC and Lena Silver of NLSLA stand together at a Public Charge Final Rule press conference

NLSLA Joins HCHC for 2026 Public Charge Final Rule Press Conference

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On August 6, 2026, representatives from Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County and Herald Christian Health Center (HCHC) hosted a press conference on the 2026 Public Charge Final Rule. […]

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Black and Latinx Students and Their Families Head to Court To Hold the California Department of Education Accountable for Years of Inaction on Racial Discrimination in School Discipline

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Trial is finally set to begin on August 13th in R.W. v. Thurmond, a case brought by Black and Latinx students and their families against the California Department of Education (CDE) […]

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What to Know If You Need Legal Assistance After the Boyle Heights Warehouse/Lineage Fire

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Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County can help if you have housing, health access, or other disaster-related legal issues as a result of the Boyle Heights Warehouse/Lineage Fire. Our […]

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Celebrating Pride and Strengthening Support for LGBTQ+ Communities

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As Pride Month comes to a close, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) proudly celebrates the resilience, diversity, and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals and families throughout Los Angeles County. […]

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Major Victory for Deaf Senior as Court Finds Glendale Housing Authority Violated Disability Rights

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The Los Angeles Superior Court has ruled that the Glendale Housing Authority (GHA) violated the disability rights of Banik Avetikian, a 70-year-old deaf man and Section 8 housing voucher participant, […]

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In Memoriam: Michael Bierman

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Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) mourns the passing of Michael Bierman, a beloved former Board member, steadfast advocate for access to justice, and dear friend of NLSLA. Michael passed away leaving behind a remarkable legacy […]

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Court Clears Path to Trial for Elderly Homeowner Defrauded by LA County’s PACE Program

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After Seven Years of Fighting, Alma Foster’s Case Against Los Angeles County Will Finally Be Heard by a Jury In a decisive victory for homeowner Alma Foster, an 80-year-old Los […]

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25 Years of Justice: NLSLA’s Self-Help Legal Access Centers Transform Access to Courts for Hundreds of Thousands of Angelenos

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Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Self-Help Legal Access Centers, a pioneering program that has transformed access to justice for residents […]

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