Consumer Protection

We help low-income consumers with unlawful debt collection, predatory lending, and credit reporting.

Protecting the rights of low-income consumers

We help our clients against unfair and deceptive business practices in consumer financial products, fight back against predatory lending and unlawful debt collections, and protect the rights of low-income consumers.

Have Questions? Need Help?

Legal Advice Line: 800-551-5554
California Relay Service: Dial 7-1-1 or from TTY dial 1-800-735-2929 or visit California Relay Service for more information.

BayLegal’s consumer protection practice represents clients in cases involving:

Debt and collections issues

Credit reporting, bankruptcy, and background checks

Other consumer financial issues

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Aug 12, 2020 October 8 @ 1:38 am

Know Your Rights and Resources When It Comes to Credit Card Debt

For many people the pandemic and economic crisis have made credit card debt an even more urgent concern than usual. If you are burdened by credit card debt, particularly if…

Aug 6, 2020 October 8 @ 1:38 am

Advocating for Low-Income Latinx Consumers Against Aggressive Collection Practices

An August 2nd investigative story by Raheem Hosseini in The Guardian puts a spotlight on the scale and depth of debt burden facing low-income primarily Latinx consumers in California through…

Jul 28, 2020 October 8 @ 1:38 am

Home Improvement Scam ALERT

[Flyers updated 3/1/2021] Homeowners are being targeted by solar installation and other home improvement scams. Please consult the flyer below to know the warning signs, and to get help if…

Jun 24, 2020 October 8 @ 1:38 am

Align SFMTA Tow Policy with Economic and Racial Justice

BayLegal, along with 26 other organizations and individuals, has submitted a letter to the Director and Board of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) advocating for the end of…

Jun 17, 2020 October 8 @ 1:38 am

Updates on BayLegal’s Advocacy with the Judicial Council of California

The Judicial Council is the policymaking body of the California courts. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, BayLegal has worked with the Judicial Council to advocate for the needs of low-income litigants…

Jun 4, 2020 October 8 @ 1:38 am

Court of Appeal Ruling Could Invalidate Thousands of Driver’s License Suspensions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2020 Media Contact: Taylor Brady, Bay Area Legal Aid, Tbrady@baylegal.org, (510) 250-5234 ***PRESS RELEASE*** Court of Appeal Ruling Could Invalidate Thousands of Driver’s License…

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