Neighborhood Legal Services’ practice areas are supported by special projects designed to improve individual and community health, expand economic opportunities, and foster neighborhood development. These innovative approaches to legal services have won national recognition and become models for legal services delivery in areas such as housing and health.
A groundbreaking initiative to increase access to justice for California’s poor
Eliminating barriers to care and benefits
A decade of empowering individuals.
A new interdisciplinary vision for practicing law and medicine
Ensuring access to justice for the Glendale community.
A smarter approach to community health
Ensuring veterans have access to the benefits and support services they need
“NLSLA’s contribution to the community is immense. They empower the community and make people realize they can fight the ‘powers that be.’”
– Emmett Murrell, Antelope Valley Minister and NLSLA client
“We don’t know what would have happened without NLSLA. That one simple phone call saved our daughter’s life.”
– Dong Guo, father and NLSLA client