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.
COST: Free
http://slocourts.net/fcs
SELF-HELP CENTER
FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR OFFICE
(805) 788-3418 Recorded Information
1035 Palm St. 3rd Floor Atrium, SLO, CA
901 Park St., Room 112, Paso Robles, CA
WALK-IN HOURS: Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
SERVICES: Assist in divorce, legal separation, nullity, paternity, restraining orders, guardianship and name change cases. Help obtain and modify child custody, visitation and support orders.
COST: Free
http://slocourts.net/self_help/family_law
211 SLO HOTLINE
P.O. Box 5456, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
2-1-1 or (805) 549-8989 or (800) 549-8989
SERVICES: 24-hour information and referrals to community resources.
COST: Free
http://www.unitedwayslo.org/211/211.html
SLO LAWLINE
(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 are unable to afford a lawyer.
COST: Free
http://www.slobar.org
LAWYER REFERRAL AND INFORMATION SERVICE (LRIS)
(805) 541-5502
PHONE HOURS: Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
No Walk-Ins
SERVICES: When apporpriate, provides a referral to an LRIS Panel Attorneys in any of the following areas of law: Appellate; Bankruptcy, Business; Collection; Criminal Defense; Employment; Estate Planning; Family Law (Including Limited Scope); General Civil Litigation; Landlord/Tenant, Malpractice; Personal Injury; Real Property Assist with other resources including referrals to local county agencies when applicable.
COST: $25.00 LRIS administrative referral fee if referred to an attorney. Attorney's regular fee will apply following the initial appointment. Online request may be submitted at http://www.slobarlris.org
RISE
51 Zaca Lane, Ste. 140, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
1030 Vine Street, Paso Robles, CA, 93446
855-886-RISE(7473) toll free, 24-hour crisis line
HOURS: Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SERVICES: Serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Assistance with obtaining temporary restraining orders, counseling and shelter services and advocacy and accompaniment. All services are confidential and available in Spanish.
COST: Free with donations accepted.
http://www.RISEslo.org
WOMEN’S SHELTER PROGRAM OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
781-6400 24 Hour Hotline
HOURS: Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SERVICES: Provide counseling and shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. Current clients may receive assistance filing for restraining orders. For emergency shelter, please call (805) 781-6400.
COST: Free with donations accepted. Sliding scale for counseling services.
http://www.womensshelterslo.org/
CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE
1011 Pacific St., Ste. A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-7994
HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PHONE HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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
3592 Broad Street, 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 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.
SERVICES: Offer mediation and conflict-coaching services to resolve small claims and community, landlord/tenant, and neighbor issues, with specialized services for family conflict including elder concerns, parent/teen, child custody/visitation disputes and more.
COST: Free or Low Cost
http://www.creativemediation.net
SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT
1011 Pacific St., Ste. A, SLO, CA 93401
(805) 543-5140
(805) 543-1305 fax
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment at the main SLO office or senior center.
SERVICES: Confidential advice representation to seniors age 60 and older who reside in San Luis Obispo County durable powers of attorney, advance health care directive, housing issues, and elder abuse.
COST: Free for SLO County Seniors; donations appreciated.
SMALL CLAIMS ADVISORY
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