Legal Resource List | San Luis Obispo Superior Court

This list includes non-profit agencies which provide legal, mediation and referral services at low or no cost. Also listed are self-help internet sites.

This list is not comprehensive. The Court is not responsible for the type of service you receive from the listed agencies.

Child Support Services Department

1200 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 781-5734
Walk-In Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone Hours: Mon - Fri 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Services: Assist in establishing or modifying orders regarding paternity, child support and health insurance
Cost: Free
http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/css

Family Court Services

1120 Mill Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
(805) 781-5423
HOURS: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Services: Mediate child custody issues between parties in family law cases to reach a parenting plan agreement. Separate appointments available. Matters assigned to Paso Robles branch will be mediated in Paso Robles.
Cost: Free
http://slocourts.net/fcs

Self-Help Center / Family Law Facilitator Office

(805) 788-3418

Walk-in Legal Clinic:

SLO Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm St., 2nd Floor in Department 11.
Paso Robles Courthouse, 901 Park Street, Room 117, Tues 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and other hours by appointment only.

Walk-in Child Support Clinic:

Court Services Building, 1120 Mill Street, Ste. A, San Luis Obispo, Wed 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and other hours by appointment only.

Appointments: To schedule an appointment call (805) 788-2491 Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Services: Assist in dissolution of marriage, legal separation, nullity, paternity and domestic violence cases. Assist in obtaining and modifying child support, spousal support, child custody, child visitation and restraining orders. Assist in civil harassment, guardianship and name change cases.
Cost: Free
http://slocourts.net/self_help/family_law/facilitator_schedule

Hotline Of San Luis Obispo County

P.O. Box 5456, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
(805) 211

24 Hour Hotline: (805) 549-8989 or (800) 549-8989

Services: 24-hour information and referrals, support and crisis line.
Cost: Free
http://www.slohotline.org

Lawline SLO

(805) 788-2099

Phone Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Services: Program staff provides referrals to legal assistance programs in San Luis Obispo County. San Luis Obispo County Bar Association volunteer lawyers, if available, may provide legal information and advice at no charge to individuals who need assistance and are unable to afford a lawyer.

Cost: Free

http://www.slobar.org

Lawyer Referral And Information Service (LRIS)

(805) 541-5502

Phone Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

No Walk-Ins

Services: Provides referrals to LRIS Panel Attorneys, including the following areas of law: Appellate; Arbitration/Mediation; Business Law; Collection; Criminal Defense; Employment; Estates, Wills and Trusts; Family Law (including Limited Scope); Bankruptcy; General Civil Litigation; Malpractice; Intellectual Property; Personal Injury; Real Property; Landlord/Tenant.
Cost: LRIS administrative referral fee: $25. Attorney's regular fee will apply following initial consultation. Online request may be submitted at
http://www.slobar.org

North County Women’s Shelter & Resource Center

7360 El Camino Real #3, Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 461-1338
24 Hour Hotline: (805) 549-8989 or (800) 549-8989
HOURS: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Services: Assist in obtaining temporary restraining orders and counseling to victims of domestic violence and provide shelter.
Cost: Free Legal services. Donations appreciated. Charge sliding scale for counseling services.
http://northcountywomensshelter.org

Women’s Community Center

4251 S. Higuera, #800, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-9313

Email: wccslo@gmail.com Please provide your telephone number for a return call.

Legal Clinic For Self-Represented Litigants: Volunteer lawyers offer legal advice regarding family law, restraining orders, guardianship and name change every Fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. A $40 donation is appreciated. Registration is required.

Divorce Guidance Class: Volunteers give information about what is needed before a case is filed with the Court every third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. A $10 donation is appreciated.
http://www.wccslo.org

Women’s Shelter Program Of San Luis Obispo

(805) 781-6401 or (805) 781-6400
24 Hour Hotline: (805) 549-8989 or (800) 549-8989
HOURS: Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Services: Provide counseling and legal services to victims of domestic violence and provide shelter.
http://www.womensshelterslo.org

California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA)

1011 Pacific St., Ste. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805) 544-7994

WALK-IN HOURS:Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PHONE HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Services: Assist in civil law cases, including public benefits, labor and employment, housing, education and civil rights. Do not assist with family law or criminal cases.

Cost: Free for low-income individuals

http://www.crla.org

Catholic Charities

751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-9110

OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment Only

PHONE HOURS: Mon – Fri, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Services: Assist with immigration and housing cases.

Cost: Sliding Scale

Creative Mediation

285 South St, Ste. P, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805) 549-0442

HOURS: Mon – Fri, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Call for appointment)

Services: Offer mediation andconflict-coaching services to resolve family, small business, real estate, community/residential disputes and more.

Cost: Free or Low Cost

http://www.creativemediation.net

San Luis Obispo County Law Library

1050 Monterey St. Room 125

San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

(805) 781-5855

HOURS: Mon – Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Services: Reference materials available including Nolo Press publications, copier, and computer with internet access.

http://www.slocll.org

Senior Legal Services Project

1011 Pacific St., Ste. A, SLO, CA 93401

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 14642, SLO, CA 93406

(805) 543-5140

(805) 543-1305 fax

OFFICE HOURS:By Appointment Only

PHONE HOURS: Mon – Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Services: Confidential advice and counsel to seniors age 60 and older who reside in San Luis Obispo County on public benefits, durable powers of attorney, advance health care directive, housing issues, and elder abuse.

Cost: Free for SLO County Seniors; donations appreciated

Small Claims Advisory

San Luis Obispo Courthouse, 1050 Monterey Street, Room 223, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

(805) 781-5856

PHONE AND WALK-IN HOURS:Mon – Fri, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Services: Assist to complete small claims forms, answer procedural questions and provides referrals to legal resources and publications.

Cost: Free

http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/DA/Economic_Crime_Unit/Small_Claims_Court_Advisory.htm

Internet Sites For Self-Help

California Courts Self-Help Center: www.legalselfhelp.ca.gov
California Child Support Guideline Calculator: https://www.cse.ca.gov/ChildSupport/cse/guidelineCalculator
Judicial Council Forms: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/
Superior Court of San Luis Obispo County forms: http://slocourts.net/services/forms
EZ Legal File: Start or respond to the following types of cases - family law, small claims, unlawful detainer, domestic violence and guardianships: http://www.ezlegalfile.org
California Codes: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html
Activity Book for Children who are Going to Court in California: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/cab/