General Legal Resources
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California Rural Legal Assistance |
*Serves SB County* 2050 S Broadway # G, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 922-4563 1-800-356-6173 (hotline) |
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday - Friday) |
| Lawyer Referral Service of Santa Barbara County A person needing legal assistance calls the LRS and describes to the intake administrator the nature of his or her problem. The intake staff is trained to determine whether legal or non-legal assistance best suits the needs of the caller. If legal assistance is required, the person is then referred to a lawyer experienced in the necessary field of law for up to a 30 minute initial consultation. If further legal services are needed, a fee arrangement is made directly between the person and the lawyer. |
15 W. Carrillo St., 106, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 (805) 569-9400 santabarbaralrs@gmail.com |
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, (Monday – Friday) |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County Free civil legal services are available to low – income families and senior citizens in the following priority areas: unlawful detainer (eviction), advice and negotiation for tenants impacted by Covid-19, fair housing/housing discrimination, domestic violence restraining orders & related services, immigration assistance for victims of crimes, guardianship and conservatorship, mortgage foreclosure prevention for homeowners, consumer protection, plus free community legal education presentations to the general public. Volunteer Legal Services Program (VLSP) utilizes volunteer attorneys to provide pro bono services. |
Santa Barbara Office: 301 E. Cañon Perdido St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 963-6754 (805) 963-6756 (Fax) |
Phone Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – Noon; 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM. Office/In-Person: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Santa Maria Office: 301 S. Miller St. #116 Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 922-9909 (805) 347-4494 (Fax) Si tiene preguntas, llame a nuestra oficina se habla español. |
Phone Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 1:30 PM - 4: 00 PM Office/In-Person: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| Lompoc Office: 604 E. Ocean Ave. Suite B Lompoc, CA 93436 (805) 736-6582 (805) 740-2273 (Fax) Si tiene preguntas, llame a nuestra oficina se habla español. |
Phone Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 1:30 PM - 4: 00 PM Office/In-Person: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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| Legal Resource Center (LRC) of Santa Barbara Local self-service legal resources center, staffed by a California licensed attorney and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Assistance is offered in the completion of legal and court documents for various civil matters and infractions, and in properly presenting your case to the court. |
Santa Barbara County Superior Court McMahon Law Library 2nd Floor 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 (805) 568-3303 LRCHelp@lafsbc.org |
Phone Hours: Office In-Person Hours: |
| Call in advance to hear in-person hours Santa Barbara County Superior Court Santa Maria Law Library 312 East Cook Street Santa Maria, CA, 93456 (805) 568-3303 LRCHelp@lafsbc.org |
Phone Hours Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Closed Weekends: Saturday & Sunday |
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| Santa Barbara Small Claims Small Claims is a court where you can exercise your rights to resolve a dispute. Attorneys are not permitted to represent either plaintiffs or defendants (attorneys are allowed in Small Claims appeals). You do not have to be a United states citizen to file or defend a case in Small Claims Court, but you must be at least 18 years old unless you have a Guardian Ad Litem. Your claims cannot be more than $10,000 on a claim by a natural person. |
ANACAPA DIVISION CLERK'S OFFICE 1100 Anacapa St. 2nd Floor SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (805) 882-4520 |
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 3:00 pm *Phone Only* |
Last Updated: Mar 23, 2022