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“How Can The Landlord Ask Me for This When There Is a Worldwide Pandemic?”

April 17, 2020/in News

As an after-school care teacher with the Los Angeles Unified School District, Mary* was never able to save money for a rainy day. So when the virus hit and her […]

As More People Fall Into Poverty, Legal Aid Is a Lifeline

April 17, 2020/in News

In 1994, immediately after the Northridge Earthquake, NLSLA advocates reached out to residents to see what kind of legal advocacy they might need. By the time hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana, […]

Remembering Caron Smith

March 27, 2020/in News

Caron Smith, a longtime NLSLA advocate and a fixture in the San Fernando Valley legal services community, passed away Monday after experiencing complications from a previous surgical procedure. She was […]

Our COVID-19 Mission

March 20, 2020/in News

Dear Friends: These last few days have brought into focus the magnitude of the threat we are facing. Our city, state, and federal governments have taken drastic steps to try […]

NLSLA Welcomes Two New Board Members

March 3, 2020/in News

At the end of 2019 NLSLA welcome two dynamic board members to the NLSLA family. We are grateful for their commitment and dedication. Nicolas Orihuela Partner Hurwitz, Orihuela & Hayes, […]

NLSLA Advocates Work to Ensure Tenants Benefit from New Protections

March 3, 2020/in News

On January 1, 2020, new protections for all California renters went into effect. AB 1482, known as the Tenant Protection Act, gives California renters, including everyone in Los Angeles County, […]

NLSLA’s Self-Help Network Reaches More Litigants Than Ever Before

March 3, 2020/in News

Access to the justice system through self-representation is a fundamental right in our democracy. Yet navigating court processes is often confusing and daunting for litigants who are living in poverty, […]

A Letter from the President and CEO

March 3, 2020/in News

I’m delighted to share our first newsletter of 2020 with you, our friends and supporters. Our work would not be possible without your financial support and partnership, and I am […]

Representative Adam Schiff Honors Former NLSLA Executive Director Neal Dudovitz

December 19, 2019/in News

Retired NLSLA Executive Director Neal Dudovitz was honored in the Congressional Record by U.S. Representative Adam B. Schiff, who commended Dudovitz for his years of service and called him “a […]

NLSLA Lawsuit Challenging U-Visa Delays Moves Forward, Despite Government Effort to Dismiss

October 30, 2019/in News

An NLSLA lawsuit seeking to enforce the rights of U-visa petitioners and demanding that immigration authorities make good on Congress’ promise to keep them safe will move forward, despite the […]

“How Can The Landlord Ask Me for This When There Is a Worldwide Pandemic?”

As More People Fall Into Poverty, Legal Aid Is a Lifeline

Remembering Caron Smith

Our COVID-19 Mission

NLSLA Welcomes Two New Board Members

NLSLA Advocates Work to Ensure Tenants Benefit from New Protections

NLSLA’s Self-Help Network Reaches More Litigants Than Ever Before

A Letter from the President and CEO

Representative Adam Schiff Honors Former NLSLA Executive Director Neal Dudovitz

NLSLA Lawsuit Challenging U-Visa Delays Moves Forward, Despite Government Effort to Dismiss

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