During the COVID-19 pandemic, find information about legal rights and resources here:
https://lsnc.net/coronavirus-covid-19

Legal Services of Northern California provides consultations, in-person or by telephone, on legal issues. LSNC serves Nevada and Placer counties. Not all services are available in both counties.

LSNC's Auburn field office provides free legal assistance to low-income people who meet eligibility requirements. Services range from referrals to representation, depending upon the client's needs, LSNC priorities and resources available.

LSNC provides counsel, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and seniors involving:

• Welfare
• Housing
• Social security
• Medi-Cal/Medicare
• Civil rights/discrimination
• Disability rights
• Consumer rights
• Debt and credit issues
• Simple estate planning
• Elder abuse

Eligibility criteria - Must meet LSNC income guidelines. Annual income must be no more than 125% of Federal Poverty Level guidelines. Some people over 125% but under 200% FPL may qualify for services, if other factors are considered. There are no income requirements for seniors (age 60 +) who live in Nevada or Placer counties.

For a full list of legal issues (for the Auburn location) visit: http://lawhelpca.org/org/legal-services-northern-california-auburn-office

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.