Legal Referrals

The library cannot refer you to a specific attorney, however, there are a number of services that may be able to assist you in finding legal representation:

Attorney Referral and Information Services of the Fresno County Bar Association
1221 Van Ness Ave., Ste. 300
Fresno, CA 93721 559-264-0137
Hours: M–F 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
This service will refer you to an appropriate attorney for $30, which includes up to a ½ hour consultation with that attorney.

Central California Legal Services (Legal Aid)
2115 Kern Street, Suite 1
Fresno, CA 93721 559-570-1200
Hours: M–F 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Free services to persons with low income (must qualify). Can assist in most anything except criminal and family law. Will assist with restraining orders for domestic violence.

California Rural Legal Assistance
2115 Kern Street, Suite 370
Fresno, CA 93721 559-441-8721
Hours: M, Tues, Thurs, F 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Can assist low-income, documented farm workers in civil matters.

Centro La Familia
302 Fresno Street, Suite 102
Fresno, CA 93706 559-237-2961
Hours: M–F 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Close at 12:00 last Friday of the month; Close at 3:00 first Friday of the month
Provides legal and other services to persons with low income. Focuses on housing issues, domestic violence and assistance with government support programs.

Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging-Identifying and addressing the needs of the elderly
3837 North Clark St.
Fresno, CA 93726 559-453-4405
Provides legal assistance and other services for the elderly

Fresno County Public Defenders Office
2220 Tulare St., Suite 300
Fresno, CA 93721 559-488-3546
Hours: M–F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Court appointed criminal attorneys for those who cannot afford to defend themselves.