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Senior Advocates Program
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Description:
Provides free attorney service to persons age 60 or over, with priority given to disadvantaged and low-income persons. Assists with legal problems in such areas as government benefits (social security, supplemental security income (SSI), Medi-Cal, In-Home Supportive Sevices (IHSS), Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), general assistance (GA), and the food stamp program), health, housing (including landlord/tenant issues) and consumer protection and debt collection. Provides legal assistance to remedy or prevent elder abuse, including emotional, physical and financial abuse. Will send an attorney or legal assistant to homebound persons. Efforts will be made to see a person immediately in an emergency.Location
Public Transit:
SAMTRANS stops within 2 blocks.
330 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 123, Redwood City, CA 94065
37.5210911
-122.2584729
Human Services
Service Options
Languages Spoken:
- Cantonese
- Russian
- Spanish
Accessibility Options:
- Wheelchair
Services
Fees:
None for attorney services. Donations welcome.Audience:
Senior citizensEligibility:
Age 60 or overHow to Apply:
Apply by phone for appointment.Service Wait Estimate:
1-2 weeks. No wait in an emergency.Service Areas:
- San Mateo County