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
Save the Date: CCSLS' 50th Birthday Bash
Please join us on September 9th from 7:00 - 9:30 at Boundary Oak in Walnut Creek for our 50th Birthday Party.
From our Blog
Housing Law Updates: What Seniors in Contra Costa County Should Know
California courts and lawmakers have been busy on housing issues this year. Here are three recent developments that may affect seniors and other renters in our community. Courts Must Play
Our Impact
seniors served across all programs
calls answered
referrals made
clients served last year
in cancelled client debt
recovered for clients
hours of Pro Bono service
of clients are disabled
of clients are low income
"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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