Consumer Services Guide (CSG)
Consumer Services Guide (CSG) Edition
The Consumer Services Guide is searchable directory of resources which can help you with consumer problems and questions. There are multiple editions of the 'Guide', some which deal with specific issues such as housing or credit. The full directory, the Consumer Service Guide Edition, provides access to all the resources collected by Consumer Action.Records Found: 91
- District Attorney's Offices
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), (DOJ)
The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the… - Environmental Law and Justice Clinic
Free legal assistance to neighborhood groups and community organizations in low income and minority communities seeking environmental justice. Services include legal counseling and representation, community education workshops and legislative analysis. - Fair Housing Law Project
FHLP provides free legal services to people who have experienced discrimination in acquiring or keeping housing in Santa Clara County. FHLP's three attorneys represent victims of housing discrimination at every stage of the process - including early advocacy, investigation, administrative complaints, mediation, and, when necessary, federal and state court litigation. - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), (DOJ)
The mission of the FBI is to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners. The organization with these responsibilities has not always been called the FBI. - Findlaw Class Action and Mass Tort Center
This site lists recent class-action filings and offers basic information about class-action lawsuits as well as links to other sites that track class-action lawsuits. - Fresno County District Attorney
The Business Affairs Unit conducts investigations and prosecutions of consumer protection and fraud cases, business law violations, environmental law violations and major fraud. - Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center
The Gay & Lesbian Center is home to a comprehensive array of services, which include youth programs and housing; legal aid and legal assistance programs; education and enrichment courses; primary and specialty medical care; employment training and placement services; programs for seniors; theater and cultural arts programming; computer training skills; Internet access in a state-of-the-art CyberCenter; civil rights and health policy advocacy programs; HIV prevention… - HALT: An Organization of Americans for Legal Reform
HALT's mission is to enable Americans to handle their legal affairs affordably, equitably, and simply. The organization publishes a series of self-help legal manuals, operates a legal information clearinghouse, and advocates for legal reforms which will benefit consumers. - Human Resources Council, Inc.
HRC provides rental assistance and works to prevent homlessness. This service is funded by a Federal Grant, EHAP Emergency Housing Assistance Program. Assistance is available once every 2 years. It provides up to to $200, dependent on funding, for past due rent or deposit. Other services include: -food bank -community legal assistance center -independent living assistance program - Immigrant Justice - National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
In 1998, NCLC began a national Immigrant Consumer Rights Initiative to help address the legal needs of low-income immigrants experiencing financial problems that hinder economic independence. NCLC works with state and local immigrant advocates, helping to develop bridges between these groups and pro bono and legal services attorneys. NCLC offers immigrant services in Philadelphia and Chicago. For other locations, please contact the national office in… - Inland Mediation Board
Provides dispute resolution and mediation in small claims court for landlord/tenant disputes and free representation for unlawful detainer lawsuits. Provides a range of services for persons who have experienced housing discrimination; counseling for FHA delinquent loans, FHA reverse mortgages and homebuyers counseling. - L.A. Center for Law and Justice
Contact about notary fraud. Provides free legal assistance for low-income persons residing in the East and Northeast Los Angeles areas. The Housing Law Unit offers a full range of services from advice and counsel to full court representation. They focus on three strategies to preserve safe and affordable housing in Los Angeles: -Eviction defense; -Outreach to tenants living in substandard conditions; and, -Affirmative litigation against… - La Raza Centro Legal
Founded in 1973, La Raza Centro Legal provides direct legal services, education, leadership development, and opportunities to organize around community issues. As a bilingual and multicultural staff, we seek to create a more just and inclusive society in the interest of the Latino, indigenous, immigrant and low income communities of San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Our programs in employment, housing, immigration, naturalization, senior… - Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area
Runs a legal clinic to represent indigent refugees seeking asylum in San Francisco. Also runs a civil legal clinic by appointment only. Other services include advice and referral, negotiation, administrative and legislative advocacy, litigation, public education and coalition building. - Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)
As LA's frontline law firm for low-income people, LAFLA promotes access to justice, strengthens communities, combats discrimination, and effects systemic change through representation, advocacy, and community education. The Inner City Law Office consists of the Bill Smith Homeless Veterans Project. The Housing/ Eviction Defense unit advocates for the creation and preservation of safe and affordable housing. We help low-income tenants stay in their homes when… - Legal Aid of Marin County
Free legal services in civil matters for low income Marin County residents in the areas of housing, domestic violence, public benefits and seniors issues. Clinics held in dissolution, bankruptcy, labor relations and immigration. - Legal Aid of Napa Valley (formerly Napa County Legal Assistance Agency)
Legal Aid of Napa Valley (formerly Napa County Legal Assistance Agency) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide free, competent legal assistance to seniors, immigrants and low-income residents of Napa County. Legal Aid represents clients before courts and agencies, helps them obtain benefits, and protects their rights through advocacy, consultation, education and referrals. Legal services programs: Senior Legal Services Program: assists persons 60… - Legal Aid Society of Alameda County
Provides free legal services for low-income residents of Alameda County in the areas of welfare, family law, Social Security, employment and landlord/tenant disputes. - Legal Aid Society of San Diego County
Provides legal services on issues involving juvenile court, criminal court, immigration, housing, Social Security, health, family law and some consumer issues. - Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Provides services to seniors and low-income residents of San Mateo County in areas of public benefits, landlord/tenant issues, consumer rights, family law and others. Special units deal with the elderly, disabled and young people. - Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County
Provides services to low-income residents of Santa Clara County in areas of landlord/tenant issues, fair housing, consumer rights, public benefits, medical benefits, immigration and family matters (domestic violence and emergency custody). Also has self-help clinics on evictions, security deposits, domestic violence, paternity suits and bankruptcy. - Legal Assistance for Seniors
Call if you are having legal problems with Social Security, SSI, health care (including Medi-Cal, Medicare or nursing home issues), senior or subsidized housing, elderly abuse or incapacity. Help is available to Alameda County residents over 60 years old. - Legal Assistance to the Elderly
Free legal advice and representation for San Francisco residents age 60 and older. Help with problems such as getting and retaining Social Security, SSI and Medi-Cal; avoiding illegal rent increases and evictions; avoiding physical and financial abuse and planning for the future, including simple wills and powers of attorney. - Legal Services of Northern California
Organizations to help the low-income people of their communities.