Centro Legal de la Raza - Approved

• Founded in 1969, Centro Legal de la Raza is a legal services agency protecting and advancing the rights of low-income, immigrant, Black, and Latinx communities through bilingual legal representation, education, and advocacy. By combining quality legal services with know-your-rights education and youth development, Centro Legal de la Raza ensures access to justice for thousands of individuals throughout Northern and Central California. All programs are free or low-cost.
• • Owner
    Sun Wee Yun
  • Created On
    07-21-2016
  • Updated On
    05-10-2024
  • Update Reminder
    04-30-2025

• How To Contact

  • Name
    General Contact
  • Phone
    (510) 437-1554
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    info@centrolegal.org
  • Address
    3400 E 12th St
  • City
    Oakland
  • State
    CA

• More Information

  • Start Date
    12-27-2021
  • Expiration Date
    05-30-2025
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    Centro Legal de la Raza
  • Zip Code
    94601

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    http://centrolegal.org/
  • Apply Online
    https://www.centrolegal.org/drop-in-clinics/
  • AC Housing Secure
    https://www.ac-housingsecure.org/tenant
  • ICE Activity Hotline
    https://centrolegal.org/acilep/
  • Youth Law Academy
    https://www.centrolegal.org/youth-law-academy/

• Detailed Information

  • Virtual/Remote Legal Clinics

    Centro Legal de la Raza is taking every recommended precaution to protect our clients, staff, and the general public from exposure to the coronavirus.

    Accordingly, our physical offices will be closed to the public until further notice, and we continue to provide legal services remotely by telephone, video, etc.  We encourage clients to reach out via telephone to request legal consults and assistance during this time, at (510) 437-1554 or via email at info@centrolegal.org.

    Please leave a message if no one answers and we will return your call. Centro will continue to promptly return calls by phone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  If you have a scheduled appointment, please call the number you were provided. If you were not provided a number, clients should expect a call from Centro Legal.

    We will provide updates as we continue to explore the best ways to provide legal services to our community, while also being attentive to public health guidance. Our priority is your safety and health so we will take all measures to protect you and to reach out to vulnerable community members. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

    Immigrants’ Rights

    Centro Legal operates multiple immigration clinics. Due to COVID-19, please call our main line 510-437-1554 to inquire legal consult or email info@centrolegal.org.

    
    

    Tenants’ Rights

    Are you a tenant experiencing a housing-related legal issue? At our legal clinics we provide one-to-one legal consultation services. These consultation services can include reviewing eviction notices and notices of rent increase, drafting letters, providing legal advice, preparing petitions to rent programs, helping tenants respond to landlord demands, and providing other short-term limited assistance.

    We assist tenants throughout Alameda County and Contra Costa County. We cannot assist with disputes between tenants, roommates, or neighbors, or with inter-family issues at any clinic. We can only serve tenants who meet Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Income Limits. Proof of income may be required to receive services.

    
    

    NOTE: our clinic schedule is subject to change. Please call our office to confirm the clinic schedule prior to attending. 

    
    

    Workers’ Rights

    Centro Legal holds several remote Workers’ Rights clinics each month. We host a remote drop-in clinic from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the third Wednesday of each month; and from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on the second, fourth and applicable fifth Thursday of the month. Because capacity is limited, we recommend making an appointment by calling 510-437-1554, or emailing info@centrolegal.org.

    Consumer Protection Clinic

    Fights fraud against low-income community members by educating them about their rights as consumers and advocates for victims of unlawful consumer practices. One clinic per month – please call 510-437-1554 for an appointment.

    
    

    Family Law Clinic

    Provides free consultations in our office. One clinic per month – please call 510-437-1554 for an appointment.

    
    

    Workers’ Compensation Clinic

    Provides free consultations in our office. Every Wednesday – please call 510-437-1554 for an appointment.

    
    

    Referral Services

    If your legal issue is not listed here, Centro Legal may be able to connect you to the appropriate legal service providers.

    
    

    Youth Law Academy

    The Youth Law Academy is a three year program for Oakland high school students designed to build confidence and understanding of the path to college. Recognizing the need for more diversity in the legal profession we ultimately hope to inspire our students to seek a career in the law for the betterment of our community.
    

• Eligibility Information

  • States
    • CA
  • Counties
    • Alameda County
    • Contra Costa County
    • Marin County
    • Napa County
    • San Francisco County
    • San Mateo County
    • Santa Clara County
    • Solano County
    • Sonoma County
  • Cities
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
    • Adult
    • All Age Groups
  • Languages Served
    • English
    • Spanish
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

• Files