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American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a non-profit and non-partisan organization which provides legal services and advocacy for those who feel their rights have been infringed upon. The ACLUs mission is to fight civil liberties violations. Issues can vary from violation of civil rights to issues related to sexual and/or employee harassment on the basis of race. Walk-ins are not available at this time. Please call to schedule an appointment.
Crime victims and their families.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS) gives crime victims and their families a voice. The information in the office has laid the groundwork for enforcing victims’ rights and providing services.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS) maintains a comprehensive victim services program and establishes justice practices to ensure crime victims and survivors are afforded the utmost respect in exercising their legal rights. To this end, OVSRS is responsible for providing information, notification, restitution, outreach, training, referral and support services to crime victims and next of kin.
Please visit the website for valuable information if you were the victim, survivor, or witness to a crime and the offender was sentenced to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) either in an adult or juvenile facility. Click on "How Do I..." drop down button for options.
Low-income residents of San Joaquin County.
California Rural Legal Assistance offers advocacy in civil and administrative law issues, including:
This agency does not include assistance nor services related to family law (i.e. divorce or child support), probate, or criminal law.
Low-income individuals in the counties of San Joaquin, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Alpine, Mono and Stanislaus who are in need of immigration and naturalization assistance.
Immigration Legal Services (CCILS) serves those who are disadvantaged and low-income by providing low-cost professional services related to Immigration and Naturalization. CCILS provides case management, updated information on immigration policies and procedures and supportive counseling. CCILS can legally represent their clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
CCILS assists clients in filing application/petitions for the following:Evening classes are offered for a small enrollment fee which includes a class book. The purpose is to learn English and Civics/US History questions needed to pass the US citizenship interview exam. ESL/Civics classes are offered in:
Assistance is available in English and Spanish.
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City of Ripon Police Department is responsible for enforcing state and federal laws and ordinances to include criminal investigations, apprehension, arrests and traffic regulation.
Californians with disability-related issues.
Disability Rights California is a non-profit organization which advances human and legal rights for persons with disabilities, providing legal assistance to protect those rights including services and issues dealing with special education, Lanterman Act, benefits (i.e. Social Security, Medi-Cal, In-Home Supportive Services), housing rights, employment rights, access to services and more.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) provides referrals, technical assistance, advocacy, and legal support services to parents and other interested parties in the area of disability rights. DREDF is the parent training center and information center for parents of children with disabilities in 30 Northern California counties. Those in other counties may call to inquire about services in their area.
Services include:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the persons race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40-years old or older), disability, or genetic information. It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit. The laws apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits.
Most employers with at least 15 employees are covered by laws (20 employees in age discrimination cases). Most labor unions and employment agencies are also covered.
Additionally, assistance is provided in filing complaints against employers on the basis of employment discrimination. It also provides legal advice on employee rights and the process to file a grievance or complaint.
Federal Bonding Program was established by the U.S. Department of Labor in 1966 to provide Fidelity Bonds that guarantee honesty for “at-risk,” hard-to-place job seekers. The bonds cover the first six months of employment. There is no cost to the job applicant or the employer. In most states the bonds are made available through the state agency responsible for workforce matters. The Federal Bonding Program is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Labor and The McLaughlin Company, an insurance brokerage firm, as agent for Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America.
If you are seeking bonding services and/or a job you should call the following toll free number for 1) the location of the workforce office/one-stop center nearest your home and, 2) the telephone number of the State Bonding Coordinator for your state. In those states without a state bonding coordinator, callers will be referred to the nearest career center / one-stop center for employment assistance. In California, the contact information for the State Bonding Coordinator is:
(916) 657- 0055 fax
In San Joaquin County, interested individuals can obtain bonding services at any One Stop Center with EDD staff. The following San Joaquin County WorkNet One Stop Centers have EDD staff available to provide services:
CHD / Lodi WorkNet Center
631 East Oak Street
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 331-2081
Manteca WorkNet Center
2271 West Louise Avenue - Room 905
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 239-3315
Stockton WorkNet Center
6221 West Lane - Suite 105
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 468-3500
Tracy WorkNet Center
543 West Grant Line
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 831-5002
Vary, please visit website for more information.
LawHelpCA is a statewide, online resource for legal information and referrals. The following rights, laws, and services are addressed on the site:
Currently or formerly incarcerated people and their families.
Legal Services for Prisoners with Children - All of Us or None is a grassroots civil and human rights organization fighting for the rights of formerly- and currently- incarcerated people and their families. All of Us or None are fighting against the discrimination that people face every day because of arrest or conviction history. The goal of All of Us or None is to strengthen the voices of people most affected by mass incarceration and the growth of the prison-industrial complex. Through their grassroots organizing, a powerful political movement is built to win full restoration of human and civil rights.
Please see below.
Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) is a collaborative of eight different field offices serving twenty-three Northern California counties.
LSNC provides legal services to economically disadvantaged persons and focuses on the following issues:
The website contains vast CalWORKs, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and Food Stamp resources as well as advocacy tools. Students should call local legal services for individual assistance. CalWORKS staff (not students) can call for questions and help.
Reside in LSNC Health Units service area (includes San Joaquin County), and be a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant.
Health Unit offers free legal advice for health care consumers regardless of age or income. Assistance ranges from information and advice to representation at hearings and appeals. Advice is provided on all forms of coverage including through Covered California, Medi-Cal, Medicare, county programs, COBRA, employer group health plans, and others.
WSPAP serves callers of all ages and income levels who live or have worked in California, Arizona, Nevada or Hawaii. There are no age or income requirements to this project. Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant.
Western States Pension Assistance Project (WSPAP) is a pension counseling project within Legal Services of North California (LSNC) that provides services free of charge. WSPAP offers a knowledgeable pension team that can help you understand your retirement plan rights and claim the benefits you have earned, regardless of the type of company or retirement benefit involved. Messages are returned within one to two weeks.
WSPAP also assists with:
Open to low-income individuals facing legal concerns.
OneJustice has been working to expand legal help for Californians in need for more than thirty years. Millions of low-income Californians face pressing legal problems without access to legal help. OneJustice brings life-changing legal help to those in need by transforming the legal aid system. The following programs are offered:
Individuals with psychiatric or cognitive impairments such as Dementia/Alzheimers. Only clients of Behavioral Health may utilize the Payee services.
Public Guardian/Conservator’s Office assists people who need protection of their personal needs and/or estate due to their psychiatric or cognitive impairments. Payeeships are offered for people who have mental health diagnoses and are receiving Social Security and/or Veterans benefits.
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San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services provides the following services:
High school students with a nomination by a teacher or counselor. Applications available for download in the spring at: https://www.sjgov.org/da/dynamic?id=26298
Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) provide services to high school students to learn about the Criminal Justice System through a program operated by the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office and the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin.
Open to all high school students, this program provides students with a unique summer learning experience — direct exposure to the justice system in operation. Students also have the opportunity to build professional and academic networks. Graduating from this program also looks great on a college resume. Classes are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Attendance is critical. There are four components to the curriculum:
Bus passes available for those students who need transportation to and from the Courthouse.
Applications must include reference letter from a teacher and/or counselor.
The Academy is now being held via Zoom. Please make sure to include your email address when filling out the application in order to receive the room code and password. Login information will be sent to you via email the day before the Academy begins. Please do not share the code as there are limited amount of seats available.
Applications are now being accepted. Send an email to YLA@sjcda.org or mail to YLA c/o District Attorney, 222 East Weber Avenue, Room 202, Stockton, CA 95202.
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San Joaquin County District Attorney provides protection for those who are witnesses and/or victims of crime or consumer fraud by prosecuting criminal acts aggressively and fairly. The District Attorneys office seek to protect the law abiding and create a safer environment in which the population may live and prosper. The office has a staff of approximately 300 employees including prosecutors, investigators, victim advocates and additional support personnel who are located in downtown Stockton, the Juvenile Justice Center in French Camp, and near the branches of the Superior Court in Lodi and Manteca.
Juvenile Division: 535 West Mathews Road, French Camp, CA 95231
Family Crimes Unit: consists of those prosecutors and support staff handling domestic violence, stalking, and elder/dependent adult abuse cases as well as those prosecutors assigned to handle child abuse and sexual assault, and parental kidnapping cases. These crimes cut across all social, cultural and religious boundaries and can have devastating consequences for victims, their families and the wider community.
Victim-Witness Program: provides a variety of services for crime victims and witnesses to make their experience with the criminal justice system less traumatic and easier to understand. This involves assistance during the investigation and court proceedings and help in filing claims for compensation under the California Victims of Crime Program.
Fraud Units: the District Attorneys Office is dedicated to safeguarding the community from those who seek to defraud it. The following units are tasked with not only educating the public about potential fraud threats, but investigating and prosecuting them the fullest extent possible.
Those who are a victim of a crime.
Victim Witness provides counseling and crisis intervention services to victims. Services are provided to victims of crimes through a mobile crisis unit, responding to calls referred by law enforcement agencies. Services are also provided during office hours at the courthouse.
Victim witness assists victims with emergency support services and act as a liaison between law enforcement agencies, attorneys and victims. Court orientation is provided to victims and their families in regard to court procedures. Victim Witness also assists with restraining orders and completing/submitting an application for the Victim Compensation program.
The program may help pay for expenses related to a crime such as:
Persons without the financial ability will be appointed an attorney in all criminal matters (adult and juvenile), dependency matters, conservatorship/guardianship cases, and in psychiatric hospital involuntary commitments.
San Joaquin County Public Defender is dedicated to serving the diverse needs of the community and its justice system by furnishing clients with competent, effective, loyal, zealous and compassionate advocacy in all criminal matters (felony and misdemeanor) both to juveniles and adults.
Juveniles accused of law violations with petitions (changes) filed with the court. Adults and children with petitions in dependency court where government seeks to modify or terminate parental rights.
San Joaquin County Public Defender Juvenile Division provides zealous legal representation in both dependency and delinquency cases by appointment from the courts.
Only for San Joaquin County cases, must be offense free; no longer serving a sentence including any supervision (probation/parole), not facing any new charges.
San Joaquin County Public Defender offers full service past criminal conviction clearing assistance to promote improved quality of life by better opportunities in employment, housing, and access to public benefits.
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San Joaquin County Recorder-County Clerk serves as custodian of public records, recorder of real property documents, and notary public bonds. The office also issues and registers marriage licenses, vital statistics, and other public documents.
The enactment of Senate Bill 1342 requires more documents be subject to the fee for the Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Trust Fund. The $8.00 Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Trust Fund fee will be applied to the documents listed below effective August 1, 2013. If any of these documents are recorded concurrently with a deed on which documentary transfer tax is paid the fee will not be applied to those documents.
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Abstract of Judgment |
Modification of Deed of Trust |
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Affidavit |
Notice of Completion |
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Amended Deed of Trust |
Notice of Default |
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Assignment of Deed of Trust |
Notice of Trustee’s Sale |
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Assignment of Lease |
Quitclaim Deed |
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Assignment of Rents |
Reconveyance |
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Construction Deed of Trust |
Release |
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Declaration of Homestead |
Request for Notice |
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Deed of Trust |
Rescission of Notice of Default |
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Easement |
Subordination Agreement |
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Lease |
Substitution of Trustee |
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Lien |
Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale |
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Lot Line Adjustment |
UCC (Original, Amendment, Assignment, |
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Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&R) |
Continuations & Termination) |
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Mechanic’s Lien |
Effective January 1, 2014, the fee for a Birth Certificate increased to $32.
Statements of Economic Interests: For a list of elected officers who file statements of economic interests with the county clerk, information about how to obtain copies of those statements and a link to the State of California’s Fair Political Practices Commission website, visit the Recorder–County Clerk’s website.
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San Joaquin County Superior Court website features the following:
Cases involving children and family law cases. Please see below.
San Joaquin County Superior Court Family Law Facilitator/Pro Per Clinic provides a variety of services for parties without legal representation. Three attorneys, a paralegal and four legal process clerks answer general legal questions, explain basic court procedures and help parties fill out family court papers. No legal advice is given and the attorneys do not go to court with either party. Both parties may receive assistance from the clinic. Do not bring children to the clinic. Bilingual assistance (Spanish and Japanese) is available.
Assistance is given for the establishment of:
For certain legal actions, referrals are made to other community resources.
To view most recent schedule, visit https://www.sjcourts.org/self-help/self-help-pro-per-clinic/ (Self-Help Pro Per Clinic).
Serves low-income tenants and landlords with mediation in regard to housing issues, as well as education and investigation in fair housing issues; to eliminate discrimination in San Joaquin County.
San Joaquin Fair Housing Association ensures equal opportunity in housing, rental, sale or financing without regard to race, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical handicap or any arbitrary basis. This is done by providing educational services to tenants and landlords on their rights and responsibilities, providing counseling and referral services, mediating in landlord-tenant disputes and providing outreach and information to low and moderate income residents on housing assistance programs available to them. Lists of available housing in San Joaquin County can also be provided.
Anyone in need of immigration defense representation.
Social Justice Collaborative (SJC) protects and strengthens the rights of immigrants and their families through legal representation in immigration court, community advocacy, and social services. Recognized across California as a leader in deportation defense, SJC provides representation for those most at risk of removal, including asylum seekers, victims of violence and trafficking, and unaccompanied minors.
SJC’s legal services focus on increasing access to representation in a system where most immigrants face deportation proceedings without an attorney. The organization provides full-scope deportation defense, appellate representation in immigration matters, and specialized legal support for unaccompanied minors. Additionally, SJC integrates social work support to address the broader challenges that impact immigrant families navigating the legal system.
This agency primarily operates remotely. Please call for office and telephone hours.
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Labor Commissioners Office provides enforcement of and information on State labor laws regarding minimum wage, hours and days of work, and working conditions for San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Amador, Calaveras, Alpine and Merced Counties. The phone is often busy, so be persistent in trying to reach them. Please visit the website for more information.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Discrimination Hotline provides information regarding individuals fair housing rights and responsibilities. The hotline also assists consumers in filing housing discrimination complaints and gives complaint information.
Other HUD hotlines:
For questions regarding the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Subsidized Housing, please call the Public & Indian Housing Resource Center at (800) 955-2232.
For questions regarding purchasing a home, FHA loans and HUD homes, please call the FHA Resource Center at (800) 225-5342.
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The California Victims Resource Center operates a confidential, toll free statewide hotline (1-800-VICTIMS). Through the hotline victims learn about their rights in the criminal justice system and receive a tailored list of resources based on the needs of the victim.
