Open Door legal - Approved

• Mission / Overview: Open Door Legal is a nonprofit civil legal aid organization in San Francisco that seeks to create universal access to the law by providing free legal representation for low-income individuals in civil matters. They aim to demonstrate that when everyone has access to justice, poverty can be substantially reduced. They operate multiple neighborhood offices to bring legal services closer to underserved communities.
• • Owner
    Alexander Castro
  • Created On
    09-18-2021
  • Updated On
    10-06-2025
  • Update Reminder
    08-01-2026

• How To Contact

  • Name
    Main Operator
  • Phone
    (415) 735-4124
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    info@opendoorlegal.org
  • Address
    4634 3rd St
  • Address 2
    60 Ocean Ave.
  • City
    San Francisco
  • State
    CA

• More Information

  • Start Date
    10-06-2025
  • Expiration Date
    10-06-2026
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    Open door legal
  • Zip Code
    94124

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://opendoorlegal.org/
  • Apply Online
    https://opendoorlegal.org/starting-a-case/
  • Immigration service's
    https://opendoorlegal.org/immigration/
  • Housing Law
    https://opendoorlegal.org/housing/
  • Family Law
    https://opendoorlegal.org/family/

• Detailed Information

  • Programs & Services:

    • Civil Legal Representation: Free legal services for low-income San Franciscans in non-criminal legal matters, including housing, family law, employment, immigration, consumer law, probate/elder law.

    • Housing / Tenant Rights: Eviction defense, landlord harassment, habitability issues, lockouts, discrimination claims, buyouts.

    • Family Law & Safety: Custody, support, divorce, guardianship, domestic violence, adoption, securing protection orders.

    • Immigration Services: Asylum, family-based petitions, naturalization, adjustment of status, U-visas, T-visas, TPS, VAWA petitions.

    • Employment & Labor Law: Unpaid wages, workplace discrimination, ADA accommodations, harassment, break violations.

    • Elder / Estate Planning: Wills, trusts, power of attorney, advance directives, conservatorships, probate litigation, elder abuse.

    • Consumer & Civil Litigation: Personal injury, contract disputes, debt collectors, identity theft, predatory lending, bankruptcy, public benefits (SSI/SSDI).

    • Integrated Support Services: Partnerships with social workers, financial counselors, therapists to offer wrap-around support to clients.

    • Volunteer / Pro Bono Programs:
      • Attorneys may take full-scope cases or participate in legal clinics (housing intake, etc.).
      • Interns, law clerks, fellows, and general volunteers contribute in legal and non-legal roles (language interpretation, tech, community outreach).

    Eligibility / Service Area / Intake:

    • Free representation is provided to low-income adults residing in specific San Francisco Supervisorial Districts (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11).

    • “Low-income” is defined by being under 50% of Area Median Income (AMI).

    • Services are for individuals, not entities (though some small business owners may qualify).

    • They do not represent persons in criminal cases, traffic court, or Child Protective Services cases.

    • Clients living outside the service area may receive referrals to other legal aid organizations.

    • Intake is first-come, first-served; conflicts of interest may limit acceptance.

    
    

• Eligibility Information

  • States
    • CA
  • Counties
    • Alameda County
    • Contra Costa County
    • Marin County
    • San Francisco County
    • San Mateo County
    • Sonoma County
  • Cities
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
    • Adult
  • Languages Served
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

• Files