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
- Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
Website for the law firm includes information about the many class action suits that they serve as counsel for, including suits against credit card companies and suits involving other types of consumer fraud. - Los Angeles City Attorney
Responsible for the civil and criminal enforcement of state consumer protection laws violated in the City of Los Angeles. Refers victims to appropriate investigative agencies. Also operates a dispute resolution program to assist individuals in resolving disputes. - Los Angeles County Bar Association
Call for a referral to a member lawyer who has experience regarding your legal matter in Los Angeles County. Referrals to lawyers in the Pro Bono (free) or Modest Means (reduced-fee) programs are available for financially eligible people. Limited in-house counseling by volunteer attorneys for certain issues which may not require on-going representation. People interested in these services call the Main Referral Line; seniors over… - Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP
Website for the law firm of Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach LLP. Includes information about class action suits they have brought on behalf of consumers, especially ones relating to investment fraud. Also includes information about their current class action suits. - Napa County District Attorney
Processes and mediates consumer complaints. Also provides consumer information in a variety of topics such as ID Theft, home improvement fraud, elder abuse and small claims court, among others. - National Coalition for Consumer Education (NCCE)
NCCE is a coalition coordinated by the National Consumers League. It develops and provides educational materials and resources to consumer educators through a network of state coordinators. The coaltiion sponsors LifeSmarts, a game-show competition open to all teens in the United States who are in the 9th through 12th grade. - National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)
The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) helps consumers, their advocates and public policy makers use powerful and complex consumer laws on behalf of low-income and elderly Americans seeking economic justice. - National District Attorneys Association (NDAA)
"To Be the Voice of America's Prosecutors and to Support Their Efforts to Protect the Rights and Safety of the People." - Nolo Press
Publishes books, software, audio tapes and video tapes to assist people in legal matters on such topics as divorce, wills, bankruptcy, debt problems and litigation. Ask for publications list. - North County Lifeline
North County Lifeline, Inc. is a non-profit human services organization that offers a wide range of services to the people of North San Diego County. Lifeline Services include: -Social Services (family development, community services for families, transitional housing, tax form assistance) -Counseling/Mental Health Services (individual/couple/group counseling, services for Medi-Cal eligible youth) -Mediation and Legal Services (dispute resolution, legal advice, fair housing) -Youth Services (youth delinquency… - Office for Victims of Crime, (DOJ)
The Office for Victims of Crime offers information and publications about state victim assistance and compensation programs, as well as advice and resources for victims of a variety of crimes. - Orange County District Attorney
Complaints are taken in writing. Call for a complaint form or write to the above address detailing the circumstances of your complaint. - Pasadena Dist. Office of the LA County Dept. of Public Social Services
Assists residents of Pasadena and Alta Dena with a variety of consumer problems. Handles landlord/tenant disputes including assistance in filling out questions for unlawful detainer civil cases ($10 fee), domestic violence restraining orders (free to local residents, $10 fee to others), income tax forms and civil harassment suits. - Public Advocates
Public interest law firm that assists in class action law suits that affect public policy in the areas of discrimination, education, health and economic justice. - Riverside County Bar Association
A collection of tape-recorded messages written by lawyers on a variety of legal topics, including many consumer topics. This is a joint project of the Riverside County and San Bernardino County Bar Associations. - Riverside County District Attorney
Complaints are taken in writing. Call for a complaint form. Advice and referrals provided. Mediation services not available. - Sacramento County District Attorney
Takes complaints and investigates advertising fraud, business misrepresentation and environmental problems. - San Diego City Attorney
Investigates and prosecutes consumer fraud, false or misleading advertising, unlawful business practices and environmental pollution violations. - San Francisco District Attorney
Mediation of disputes involving San Francisco-based businesses; prosecution of criminal and civil consumer fraud. - San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation
Legal assistance for low-income S.F. residents with problems in housing, public benefits, welfare, Social Security, employment, and domestic violence. Legal staff will evaluate consumer calls and make appropriate referals. There is no charge for eligible clients. Persons with government benefit problems can be seen in the office between 9 - 12. Persons with other legal problems or questions should call for an appointment. Formerly known… - San Francisco State University Legal Referral Center
Information and referral; assists clients in handling their own legal problems. Staff specialize in landlord/tenant, small claims court procedures, consumer rights, domestic relations and labor law. An attorney is available by appointment a few days each month ($10 for one half-hour). - San Mateo County Bar Association
Recorded information on legal subjects of public interest. - San Mateo County District Attorney
Recorded message with instructions for filing consumer complaints. - Santa Clara County District Attorney
Complaints are taken in writing. Call for a complaint form or write to the above address detailing the circumstances of your complaint. Provides information and referral; landlord/tenant information also available. Offices in San Jose. - Santa Cruz County District Attorney
Advises on buyer-seller disputes; provides legally-binding mediation/arbitration and investigates and prosecutes consumer fraud, misleading advertising and unfair business practices.