Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Nonprofit for Family Law Services in Los Angeles
Founded in 1981, we are a nonprofit family law center dedicated to protecting children and supporting families in crisis through free and low-cost legal services. Our mission is to ensure equitable access to justice for low-income and modest means families across Los Angeles County. We specialize in family law matters including adoption, child custody, domestic violence, and spousal support, providing comprehensive services such as legal education, document preparation, court representation, and community outreach. With a team of dedicated attorneys, legal assistants, and over 100 volunteers annually, we deliver personalized solutions tailored to each family's unique needs. Our innovative programs, including The Adoption Project and The Kid's Fund, address critical gaps in legal aid while prioritizing child safety and family stability.Financial transparency and donor accountability remain central to our operations as we strive to maintain trust within the communities we serve. By combining decades of legal expertise with a client-centered approach, we empower thousands of individuals annually to resolve complex family law challenges. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in groundbreaking initiatives like the Shriver Project, which ensures fair representation in high-conflict custody cases. Through strategic partnerships and volunteer engagement, we continue expanding access to justice while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.
Services
Adoption
Child Support
Custody
Domestic Abuse
Divorce
Parentage
Probate Guardianship
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have 44 years of experience providing free family law services in Los Angeles County
- Our innovative programs address unique legal needs through specialized solutions
- We combine professional legal expertise with community volunteer engagement
- Our sliding scale fee structure ensures accessibility for modest-income families
- We maintain financial transparency and donor accountability in all operations
Services
The Adoption Project
Specializes in non-Dependency adoptions for families seeking permanent homes for children unable to stay with biological parents. Provides comprehensive legal guidance through the adoption process while prioritizing child welfare. Our team handles court filings, home studies, and finalization proceedings to ensure legal permanency for vulnerable children.
The Kid's Fund
Delivers free legal assistance for low-income parents in cases involving child custody, support, and domestic violence. Focuses on protecting children's well-being through court representation and legal documentation. Addresses urgent family law needs while connecting clients with additional community resources for holistic support.
The Shriver Project
Provides free legal counsel in high-conflict custody cases where one party already has representation. Ensures fair legal proceedings through experienced attorneys who advocate for children's best interests. Addresses complex custody disputes involving domestic violence, relocation, or parental alienation while maintaining procedural equity.
Modest Means Project
Offers sliding scale fees for families earning above poverty level but unable to afford private legal counsel. Covers family law matters including divorce, child support modifications, and visitation rights. Tailors payment plans to client income levels while maintaining high-quality legal representation standards.
The Veterans Project
Assists veterans with unresolved family law issues affecting housing and employment stability. Provides specialized legal support for divorce, custody, and support cases while addressing service-related challenges. Collaborates with veteran service organizations to prevent homelessness through comprehensive legal solutions.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We provide free legal assistance for adoption, child custody, domestic violence, child support, divorce, parentage establishment, and probate guardianship cases through various specialized programs.
Are your services available in languages other than English?
Yes, we offer Spanish language legal services and bilingual resources to better serve Los Angeles County's diverse communities.
How do I qualify for your free legal services?
Eligibility depends on income level and specific program requirements. Our Modest Means Project serves those earning too much for traditional aid but insufficient for private counsel.
Can veterans receive specialized legal help?
Yes, our Veterans Project provides targeted assistance with family law issues affecting housing and employment stability for military service members and veterans.
How are donations used to support your mission?
Donations fund direct legal services, client support programs, and community education initiatives that help thousands of families annually access critical family law resources.
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Reviews (7)
HightSky Financing
Jun 15, 2021
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These People just waste your time, don't believe the false reviews, they're insensitive and make you spend on documents and unnecessary waiting time, they offer help only if they are available. at the end not to help you.
Christian Alvarado
Aug 07, 2019
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This place is shady... I asked for help on a custody case... the intake person gladly took my $45. (I even explained my custody situation to her)
When I met with the attorney he said they cannot help me. They even had the audacity to tell me to come back in 6 months and see if they can help me then...... dont waste your money
When I met with the attorney he said they cannot help me. They even had the audacity to tell me to come back in 6 months and see if they can help me then...... dont waste your money
Ez A.
Jun 16, 2018
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A place where least take the time to ask questions about your case and orientation first, then go step by step, from there.
Sean Lynn
Aug 12, 2017
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Low cost family law services. Takes a while to get an appointment with them, but the lawyer's as good as any lawyer. I went to harriet buhai too and that one was all bad, and took even longer to give me an appointment, this levitt and quinn place is the best free family law service. They help prepare files and even file some stuff so i dont have to stand in the line at 426 all day to be told to stand in line somewhere else...that mess
Rally Roast
Jul 25, 2015
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I trusted Anna Lucas with my domestic violence case and the decisions SHE made by stipulating with an abuser, instead of going to trial like I wanted, has now put my child at risk of being in the hands of an abuser full-time. She ran me around endlessly to obtain paperwork, even on a holiday knowing the courts were closed and traveling was extensive for me. She also told me that Levitt and Quinn do not deal with property issues in which I needed help with. The abuser never allowed me my property and I lost everything. Now, my child Is next. She gave bad advice by telling me NOT to respond to petitioner
Lakeetha Mosley
Jul 03, 2015
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I have been working with Elena Correra and she has went over & beyond in her scope of duty. My case is a Family Law Case. She has given my case 100% and it showed in the courtroom. My results from my first hearing are awesome & I believe I will have even greater results at the next hearing in Jan. 2015. This firm charges you on a sliding scale based on your income & minor children in your home. I could not have found better representation even if I had paid even more money than I already have. I'm completely satisfied with my service and will HIGHLY recommend this business to others.
Duce Diva
Aug 17, 2014
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Excellent resource. Wealth of information provided is priceless. Very detailed, patient and customer oriented. First come first serve basis. Fills up fast. Arrive early and have ALL of your court files with you when you go.Best time and financial investment one can make. I suggest going to them prior to trying to hire an attorney.
