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Sep 17, 2024 October 8 @ 3:27 pm

Celebrating a Victory for the Custody Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors

In July, BayLegal filed an amicus brief in C.C. v. D.V., a case before the California Court of Appeal. Our brief supported an appeal by a survivor of serious domestic violence (represented…

Aug 30, 2024 October 8 @ 3:27 pm

Bay Area Legal Aid’s Tenant Rights Initiatives in Alameda County, part four

Fighting Back Against Landlord Harassment Sometimes, conflict between landlords and tenants can escalate into harassing or threatening behavior. Some landlords might resort to harassment to force out tenants when a…

Aug 21, 2024 October 8 @ 3:27 pm

Bay Area Legal Aid’s Tenant Rights Initiatives in Alameda County, part three

Preserving Housing for Tenants with Disabilities Access to legal counsel can make a huge difference in outcomes for low-income tenants facing eviction. Representation can be the deciding factor in successfully…

Aug 19, 2024 October 8 @ 3:27 pm

BayLegal Attorneys on Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) Programs in the Daily Journal

We are proud to announce publication in the Daily Journal of an informative overview of the recent surge of Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) programs in California. BayLegal attorneys Jessica Mark…

Aug 14, 2024 October 8 @ 3:27 pm

Bay Area Legal Aid’s Tenant Rights Initiatives in Alameda County, part two

Defending the Right to Liveable Housing BayLegal’s housing attorneys and advocates fight for our clients’ rights to housing free from discrimination, protection from unlawful evictions, and maintenance of housing vouchers…

Aug 7, 2024 October 8 @ 3:27 pm

Bay Area Legal Aid’s Tenant Rights Initiatives in Alameda County

Supporting a Tenant’s Sobriety BayLegal frequently advocates for tenants in Alameda County seeking reasonable accommodations from landlords and property managers. Our advocacy helps low-income renters access services and changes to…

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Disability nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedure

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San Francisco County Office

1800 Market Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102 | Phone: (415) 982-1300

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San Mateo County Office

1048 El Camino Real, Suite A, Redwood City, CA 94063 | Phone: (650) 358-0745

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Santa Clara County Office

4 North Second Street, Suite 600, San Jose, CA 95113 | Phone: (408) 283-3700

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Volunteer Application Form

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Youth Homelessness Project Report

A report documenting years of intensive work with children and youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Aug 8, 2024 October 8 @ 3:27 pm

Youth Justice Referral Form

Information to help you with this form.

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Know Your Rights: McKinney-Vento Act (education rights for youth experiencing homelessness)

BayLegal’s Youth Justice team has assembled a Know Your Rights document and resource list on the McKinney-Vento Act’s protections for youth experiencing homelessness. Many thanks to the YJ team’s high school interns, who have worked this summer to research and design this resource!

Aug 8, 2024 October 8 @ 3:27 pm

Know Your Rights: Youth Interactions with Law Enforcement

BayLegal’s Youth Justice practice has produced a helpful guide to youth interactions with police, ICE, and other law enforcement. It is important that young people know their rights and how to assert and protect them in encounters with law enforcement—especially for black or brown youth, who are more often mistreated by police. The guide includes a one-page overview of the four phrases and key concepts to remember when dealing with law enforcement, with additional details, strategies, and resources on the following pages.

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Law Clerks

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Marin County Office

Current clients are served by one of our nearby offices in Richmond, Napa, and San Francisco.

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Napa County Office

1250 Main St, Suite 210, Box 18, Napa, CA 94559 | Phone: (707) 259-0579