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Free Legal Help Available to Low-Income African Americans (CA)

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Free Legal Help Available to Low-Income African Americans

 

"Fleeing domestic violence? Seeking child support? Pursuing parental rights? Solutions to these problems and more are available at the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law (HBCFL).

HBCFL offers free legal assistance to eligible low-income families in L.A. County, specifically in the area of family law.  Since its founding in 1982, the nonprofit has aided thousands of indigent victims facing challenges caused by extreme abuse, mental and physical disability, language barriers and legal complexity.

The primary way the Center delivers legal assistance is by having lawyers teach low-income individuals how to prepare their own cases and represent themselves in court..."

 

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