Providing Free Legal Services to Seniors Age 60+ in Contra Costa
For over 40 years, Contra Costa Senior Legal Services (“CCSLS”) has been dedicated to protecting the rights of older residents aged 60 and older in Contra Costa County without regard to citizenship status. CCSLS provides free legal services that improve the quality of life for clients, assisting in such areas as preservation of housing, prevention of abuse, and planning for incapacity.
Legal Services
Housing
Assist with tenants rights matters, including those who face eviction.
Elder Abuse
Assist victims of elder abuse in obtaining civil restraining orders.
Consumer Protection
Assistance regarding debtor’s rights.
Public Benefits
Questions or challenges related to SSI or SSDI.
Advanced Planning
Durable power of attorney or advance health care directive.
Simple Wills
Assistance with a simple will for low-income elders.
Highlights
Contra Costa Project Based Voucher Wait List Opening!
Applications are open Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10 AM through Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
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"Each question, each page, each step, I was given clear information and invited to ask for more info as needed. I was not hurried. I was shown kindness and respect. I am deeply grateful. You made a difficult task gentle, dare I say, pleasant."
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