The Public Service Law Corporation (PSLC)

is a non-profit organization established to provide legal services to those who cannot afford an attorney.

Types of Services

PSLC provides legal services only in civil cases (not criminal cases) particularly in the following areas:

• family law (dissolution, child support and visitation, restraining orders, and child custody)
• landlord/tenant and housing problems
• guardianship/conservatorship

The Volunteer Attorneys

Attorneys from Riverside County provide the services on a volunteer basis. You can receive legal services from volunteer attorneys serving on various clinics operated by PSLC or from individual attorneys on a direct representation basis depending on the type of services you are seeking.

Eligibility

Free Legal Services for Qualifying Individuals
951-682-7968 or 951-244-2920
(To qualify, call Monday - Friday
between 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

All applicants for PSLC services must live in Riverside County. Only those whose income meets established financial guidelines may be eligible for legal services. Once you have been approved, there will be no charge for your legal services as long as you are financially eligible. If you misrepresent your income, family size, or other facts about your eligibility, you may be found ineligible for this program.

Applying For Services

To apply for these legal services, please call the PSLC for screening for financial eligibility. If you qualify and your legal problem is one in which the PSLC offers legal services, you will be given an appointment.

What To Do After You Have An Appointment

Be on time for your appointment. Remember the attorneys are volunteering their time to help you. If an emergency makes you unable to make your appointment, please call the place for your appointment and tell them why you cannot make the appointment and try to reschedule your appointment. Also, remember some of your legal problems may require some type of action in a limited amount of time.

Bring all papers, letters, documents and other evidence such as bills, receipts, and checks related to your case when you come to your appointment. Write down the dates of important events that have happened in your case. This will save both you and your attorney time.

Keep the attorney informed of any changes in your address or telephone number. It is essential that the attorney be able to reach you when necessary.

Be totally honest with your attorney at all times. Your dealings with the attorney will be completely confidential. In order to act for your best interests, the attorney must be aware of all facts involved in your case. The attorney must be able to count on your full cooperation.

You may be required to pay court costs, filing fees, investigative and service fees necessary to your case. The attorney will discuss these costs with you.