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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
/in NewsTrial 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) […]
As Heat Intensifies, Here’s What to Know About LA’s Future AC Requirements for Apartments
/in News, PressWhat to Know If You Need Legal Assistance After the Boyle Heights Warehouse/Lineage Fire
/in News, PressNeighborhood 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 […]
Celebrating Pride and Strengthening Support for LGBTQ+ Communities
/in NewsAs 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. […]
An 80-Year-Old Needed a Roof Repair. A Forged Loan Left Her Home at Risk, Lawyers Say
/in PressMajor Victory for Deaf Senior as Court Finds Glendale Housing Authority Violated Disability Rights
/in NewsThe 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, […]
In Memoriam: Michael Bierman
/in NewsNeighborhood 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 […]
Court Clears Path to Trial for Elderly Homeowner Defrauded by LA County’s PACE Program
/in NewsAfter 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 […]
Finding Opportunity and Community in Crisis
/in PressElderly Chinatown Tenants Settle Grievances Against Landlord
/in PressPasadena’s Fast-Track Wildfire Inspection Program for Renters Expires April 11
/in PressL.A. apartments that felt like ‘jail’ seeing better days
/in Press25 Years of Justice: NLSLA’s Self-Help Legal Access Centers Transform Access to Courts for Hundreds of Thousands of Angelenos
/in News, PressNeighborhood 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 […]
Elderly Chinatown Tenants Settle Grievances Against Landlord
/in PressLA Chinatown tenants achieve settlement in years-long case
/in PressNLSLA and AJSOCAL Secure Victory for Elderly Tenants Stranded for Weeks in 16-Story Building in Chinatown
/in News, PressNeighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles (NLSLA) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) have announced the successful completion of a long-term lawsuit on behalf of senior citizens living […]
Equity Denied: Reclaiming Safety for All in the Antelope Valley
/in PressCalif. City Settles Tenants’ Wildfire Contamination Claims
/in PressCity Moves Toward Settlement in Wildfire Ash Lawsuit After State Law Change
/in PressPasadena Eaton Fire Tenants Secure Landmark Agreement with City
/in PressTenants Secure Another Landmark Agreement, This Time with the City of Pasadena, to Protect Eaton Fire Survivors
/in News, PressPasadena, CA —The Pasadena Tenants’ Union and individual tenant wildfire survivors have reached a Settlement Agreement with the City of Pasadena, resolving litigation filed over the City’s failure to conduct […]
Out of Bounds: After a natural disaster, sometimes there’s a thin line between attorney help and solicitation
/in PressOne Year After L.A. Wildfires, NLSLA Releases After-Action Report on Legal Aid’s Role in Recovery
/in News, PressLos Angeles, CA — Today, one year after the start of the 2026 Wildfires in Los Angeles, Neighborhood Legal Service of Los Angeles released NLSLA’s 2025 Wildfire Response: The Role […]
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County Receives Prestigious Michael L. Cook Extraordinary Grant
/in PressLos Angeles, CA — Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) has been awarded the esteemed Michael L. Cook Extraordinary Grant in the amount of $20,000 by the Grants […]
On Direct with Yvonne Mariajimenez, President and CEO of Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County – LA Lawyer Magazine
/in PressNLSLA Secures Relief for Thousands of Californians Wrongly Forced to Repay Covid-Era Unemployment Benefits
/in PressLos Angeles, CA — Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA), widely recognized for its disaster recovery efforts, announces a significant victory this week for thousands of Californians still […]
MoFo’s Pro Bono Work Earns Community Champion Award from Neighborhood Services of Los Angeles County
/in PressLADWP and NLSLA Reach Landmark Settlement Expanding Tenant Protections
/in PressNLSLA Secures Landmark Settlement with LADWP Ending Illegal Policy That Forced Tenants to Pay Landlords’ Utility Debts
/in PressLos Angeles, CA — Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) has reached a significant settlement with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), ending the Department’s […]
City of LA Secures the Right to Counsel
/in NewsIn a major victory for housing justice, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) played a central role in securing the City of Los Angeles’ adoption of the “Right […]