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CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1200 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 781-5734
WALK-IN HOURS: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PHONE HOURS: Mon - Fri 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SERVICES: Assist to establish, modify or enforce orders regarding child support and health insurance.
COST: Free
http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/css

FAMILY COURT SERVICES
1120 Mill Street, Ste. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
(805) 781-5423
HOURS: Mon – Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SERVICES: Mediate child custody issues between parties in family law cases to reach a parenting plan agreement. Separate appointments available. Matters assigned to Paso Robles branch will be mediated in Paso Robles.
COST: Free
http://slocourts.net/fcs

SELF-HELP
CENTER
FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR OFFICE
(805) 788-3418
HOURS:
Walk-in Legal Clinic
♦San Luis Obispo Courthouse
1035 Palm Street, 2nd Floor, Dept 11
Wed - Thurs 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
♦Paso Robles Courthouse
901 Park St., Room 117
Tues 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Walk-in Child Support Clinic
San Luis Obispo Ciurthouse
1035 Palm St, 2nd Floor, Dept 11
Wed 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Appointments
To schedule an appointment call (805) 788-2491
Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
SERVICES: Assist in dissolution of marriage, legal separation, nullity, paternity and domestic violence cases.  Assist in obtaining and modifying child support, spousal support, child custody, child visitation and restraining orders.  Assist in civil harassment, guardianship and name change cases.
COST: Free
http://slocourts.net/self_help/family_law

211 SLO HOTLINE
P.O. Box 5456, San Luis Obispo, CA  93403
(805) 211
24 Hour Hotline: (805) 549-4499 or (800) 549-4499
SERVICES: 24-hour information and referrals, support and crisis line.
COST:  Free
http://www.slohotline.org

LAWLINE SLO

(805) 548-8884
PHONE HOURS: Mon – Fri  9:00 am – 4:00 pm
SERVICES:  Program staff provides referrals to legal assistance programs in San Luis Obispo County.  San Luis Obispo County Bar Association volunteer lawyers, if available, may provide legal information and advice at no charge to individuals who need assistance and are unable to afford a lawyer.
COST: Free
http://www.slobarlris.org/

LAWYER REFERRAL AND INFORMATION SERVICE (LRIS)
(805) 541-5502
PHONE HOURS: Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
No Walk-Ins
SERVICES: Provides referrals to LRIS Panel Attorneys, including the following areas of law:  Appellate; Arbitration/Mediation;  Business Law; Collection; Criminal Defense; Employment;  Estates, Wills And Trusts;  Family Law (Including Limited Scope); Bankruptcy; General Civil Litigation; Malpractice; Intellectual Property; Personal Injury; Real Property; Landlord/Tenant. 
COST: LRIS administrative referral fee: $25 (Attorneys regular fee will apply following initial consultation).
Online request may be submitted at http://www.slobarlris.org.
NORTH COUNTY WOMEN’S SHELTER & RESOURCE CENTER
1030 Vine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 226-5400
24 Hour Hotline: (855) 5-SHELTER
HOURS: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SERVICES: Assist in obtaining temporary restraining orders and counseling to victims of domestic violence and provide shelter.
COST: Free with donations accepted.Sliding scale for counseling services.
http://northcountywomensshelter.org

WOMEN’S COMMUNITY CENTER
Mailing Address: PO Box 15639, SLO, CA 93406
(805) 544-9313
Email: wccslo@gmail.com (provide your phone number for a return call)
Legal Clinic For Self-Represented Litigants: Volunteer lawyers offer legal advice regarding family law, restraining orders, guardianship and name change every Fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.  A $40 donation is appreciated. Registration is required.
Divorce Guidance Class: Volunteers give important information needed before a case is filed with the Court every third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  A $10 donation is appreciated.
http://www.wccslo.org

WOMEN’S SHELTER PROGRAM OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
(805) 781-6401 or (805) 781-6400
24 Hour Hotline: 781-6400
HOURS: Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SERVICES:  Provide counseling and legal services to victims of domestic violence and provide shelter.
COST:  Free legal services.  Charge sliding scale for counseling services.
http://www.womensshelterslo.org/index.htm

CALIFORNIA
RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE
175 Santa Rosa Street, SLO, CA 93405 
(805) 544-7994
OFFICE HOURS: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
9:00 a.m. to 12 pm and 1pm to 5pm. Fri 1pm to 5pm
SERVICES: Assist in civil law cases, including public benefits, labor and employment, housing, education and civil rights.  Do not assist with family law or criminal cases.
COST: Free for low-income individuals
http://www.crla.org

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-9110
OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment Only
PHONE HOURS: Mon – Fri, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SERVICES: Assist in immigration and housing cases
COST: Sliding Scale

CREATIVE MEDIATION
285 South St, Ste. J, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 549-0442
HOURS:  Mon – Fri, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Call for appointment)
SERVICES:  Offer mediation and conflict-coaching services to resolve family, small business, real estate, community/residential disputes and more.
COST:  Free or Low Cost
http://www.creativemediation.net

SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT
1011 Pacific St., Ste. A, SLO, CA 93401
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 14642, SLO, CA 93406
(805) 543-5140
(805) 543-1305 fax
OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment Only
PHONE HOURS: Mon – Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SERVICES: Confidential advice and counsel to seniors age 60 and older who reside in San Luis Obispo County on public benefits, wills, durable powers of attorney, advance health care directive, housing issues, and elder abuse.
COST: Free for SLO County Seniors; donations appreciated.

SMALL CLAIMS ADVISORY

San Luis Obispo Courthouse, 1050 Monterey Street, Room 223, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
(805) 781-5856
PHONE AND WALK-IN HOURS: Mon – Fri,
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
SERVICES: Assist to complete small claims forms, answer procedural questions and provides referrals to legal resources and publications.
COST: Free
http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/DA.htm/Economic_Crime_Unit.htm