Legal Aid in Bakersfield, CA
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In Bakersfield, CA, including services covering this area
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California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) - Kern County
Free legal representation · Housing law · Employment law
Who it helps: Must be low-income resident of a rural area served by CRLA. Income guidelines apply. Call (800) 337-0690 to determine eligibility.
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Fresno (Bakersfield Office)
Food assistance · Clothing · Immigration legal services
Who it helps: Open to Kern County residents in need. Free immigration consultations available. Contact for appointment scheduling.
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance (GBLA)
Legal counsel and advice · Legal representation · Housing law
Who it helps: Must reside in Kern County, meet income and asset guidelines, and present a legal problem within GBLA core practice areas. Initial contact by phone Monday-Friday 8:30am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.
Kern County Public Defender - Clean Slate Program
Criminal record expungement · Record sealing · Legal consultation
Who it helps: Must have completed probation or sentence. Free and confidential. Contact the Public Defender's Office for eligibility screening.
Kern County Superior Court Self-Help Center
Free legal information · Court forms assistance · Family law guidance
Who it helps: Open to all self-represented litigants. No income requirements. Note: staff provide legal information and forms help, not legal advice or representation.