what is the email address for the san diego volunteer lawyer program?

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What is the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program?

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc. provides free civil legal services to disadvantaged families, seniors, persons with disabilities, persons living with HIV/AIDS, and domestic violence survivors in San Diego County. If you live in San Diego County and are a low-income individual, you may be eligible for legal assistance. Because SDVLP provides legal advice, SDVLP can generally assist only one party to a case.

Does SDVLP provide legal advice?

Because SDVLP provides legal advice, SDVLP can generally assist only one party to a case. If you receive financial assistance under one or more of the following programs, you meet the income eligibility criteria for SDVLP's free legal services:

What is SDVLP volunteer?

SDVLP relies upon volunteers like you. Whether you are a law firm, lawyer, law student or paralegal, you have the ability to change a life. Any amount of time you can give makes a difference. Whether you volunteer at a weekly clinic or assist with a case whenever you're available, your efforts WILL impact people's lives. Many lawyers say that volunteering is the most satisfying aspect of their careers.

How many underprivileged clients does SDVLP serve?

SDVLP will accommodate your schedule and your preferences. Although SDVLP serves over 5,000 underprivileged clients annually, this number represents only a fraction of the men, women and children who need legal help. The majority of people in need still go unassisted.

Can an attorney donate their legal expertise?

Attorneys can donate their legal expertise by providing advice at a legal clinic or pro bono representation to an SDVLP client. Our case list offers a wide range of litigation and transactional opportunities.

Staff Attorney

SDVLP is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to support our programs. Our work involves civil law matters impacting survivors of domestic violence, foster youth, low-income entrepreneurs, persons living with HIV/AIDS, and people experiencing homelessness. The Staff Attorney will provide legal advocacy in a variety of civil legal services cases.

Bilingual Legal Administrative Assistant

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc. has an immediate opening for a full-time (37.5 hour/week) Bilingual Legal Administrative Assistant to support our legal staff. This position is located at our downtown San Diego Office.

Supervising Attorney – Family Law Program

SDVLP is seeking a Supervising Attorney (minimum of five years of family law experience) to lead our Family Law Team of talented and passionate advocates.

Organization Description

Since 1983, the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP) has changed the lives of thousands of poor women, children and men throughout San Diego County. A private, non-profit organization, SDVLP is the county's oldest and largest pro bono legal services program.

Pro Bono Project Description

Area of Law: Domestic Violence (Temporary Restraining Orders, custody, visitation); Civil Harassment Restraining Orders; Elder Abuse Restraining Orders; Guardianship; HIV/AIDS, Landlord/Tenant; Immigration for domestic violence victims and foster-dependent youth (VAWA, U-Visa, SIJS); Special Education assistance for foster/dependent youth; Certain Civil Rights cases referred by Federal District Court, Non-profit organization assistance..