Domestic Violence

We help low-income survivors in a range of family law: restraining orders, child custody, support, and dissolution.

Offering comprehensive legal services to support the safety and stability of survivors and their children

BayLegal's domestic violence prevention practice conducts frequent restraining order legal clinics, and represents low-income survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in family court with matters including dissolution, child custody and support, and restraining orders.

BayLegal’s Domestic Violence Prevention practice helps survivors with:

Temporary Restraining Orders

Family law matters

Immigration issues faced by domestic violence survivors

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.
Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24 hours a day with confidential support.
Bay Area organizations providing shelter, crisis intervention, safety planning and other services:
- Family Violence Law Center (FVLC) — in Alameda County
- STAND! for Families Free from Violence — in Contra Costa County
- Communities Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) — in San Mateo County

News

Oct 7, 2025 November 16 @ 5:08 am

Kemi Mustapha Appointed to Santa Clara County Superior Court

We are excited to share that on Friday, October 3rd, Kemi Mustapha was sworn in as a new Judge of the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Kemi worked at Bay…

Oct 6, 2025 November 16 @ 5:08 am

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Defending Survivors’ Rights to Help and Protection

BayLegal is proud to help and stand with survivors as they take courageous steps to escape abuse, get help, and protect themselves and their children. #

Feb 27, 2025 November 16 @ 5:08 am

California Supreme Court Accepts Case Brought to Protect Constitutional Rights of Low-Income Litigants

For Immediate Release Thao WeldyFamily Violence Appellate Projecttweldy@fvaplaw.org510-858-7358 Oakland, CA (February 20, 2025) – The California Supreme Court has accepted a case brought to protect the rights of low-income litigants…

Dec 4, 2024 November 16 @ 5:08 am

Legal Aid Organizations Sue Superior Courts of Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Santa Clara, and San Diego to Protect Constitutional Rights of Low-Income Litigants

For Immediate Release Thao WeldyFamily Violence Appellate Projecttweldy@fvaplaw.org510-858-7358 Oakland, CA (December 4, 2024) – Family Violence Appellate Project, represented by Covington & Burling LLP and Community Legal Aid SoCal, and…