Legal and Consumer Services
CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE
21 Carr Street, Watsonville CA 95076
501 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95060
(831) 724-2253
Free legal assistance for low income adults. (Santa Cruz office open Thursdays 10 am – 3 pm. No appointment needed. This information for Santa Cruz office only.)
CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION PROGRAM State Board of Control
P.O. Box 3036, Sacramento, CA 95812
1-800-777-9229
Qualifying victims may receive financial assistance for losses resulting from a crime which cannot be reimbursed by other sources.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Diocese of Monterey Immigration Services
656 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 722-2675
(831) 422-0602 Salinas
Provides assistance and guidance for people seeking Legal Permanent Residency Status and citizenship. Staff includes a Department of Justice Accredited Representative. By appointment only.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
701 Ocean Street, Room 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 454-2400
Offers the following services:
Consumer Fraud/Environmental Protection/ White Collar Crime Unit
(831) 454-2050
Advises consumers about bad business practices and consumer complaints.
Victim-Witness Assistance Program
(831) 454-2010
Provides various services and assistance for victims of violent crime.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE (831) 425-4755
The Santa Cruz County Bar Association will refer you to an attorney for $50, which entitles you to a consultation of up to 30 minutes.
www.lawyerreferralsantacruz.org
MAKE YOUR WISHES KNOWN
(831) 430-3047
Volunteers provide Advance Directive Forms as well as group and individual education about planning ahead for healthcare choices.
MOBILE & MANUFACTURED HOME COMMISSION Santa Cruz County Counsel
701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 454-2772
Offers information regarding the County Mobile Home Rental Adjustment Ordinance and referrals for mobile home residents.
MOBILE HOME OMBUDSMAN’S OFFICE
California Department of Housing and Community Development
1-800-952-5275
Call for complaints/questions about mobile home dealers, manufacturers, salesmen, mobile home parks and residency law. No fee.
NATIONAL DO NOT CALL REGISTRY1-888-382-1222Register all your phone numbers online or by phoneif you do not wish to receive telemarketing calls. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been registered for 31 days. Registration will remain permanent.www.donotcall.govSANTA CRUZ COUNTY IMMIGRATION PROJECT Community Action Board406 Main Street, #217, Watsonville, CA 95076(831) 724-5667Immigration information and referral, INS application assistance, and information on eligibility for benefits.
www.cabinc.org/
SENIOR CITIZENS LEGAL SERVICES
501 Soquel Avenue, Suite F, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 426-8824
114 East Fifth Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
Free legal advice and representation for adults 60+. Social Security, SSI, Medi-Cal, Medicare, housing, consumer, elder abuse and other types of cases. 59 and younger see California Rural Legal Assistance.
www.seniorlegal.org
WATSONVILLE LAW CENTER
315 Main Street, Suite 207, Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 722-2845
Focuses on providing services related to worker’s compensation, consumer fraud matters, debt, credit and identity theft clinic, record clearance, and barriers to employment for low-income people of all ages.
www.watsonvillelawcenter.org