Mediation & Legal Assistance - https://sierracommunityhouse.org/our-services/mediation-legal-assistance/

Formerly a program of the Family Resource Center of Truckee, the Mediation and Legal Assistance Program provides free and reduced cost legal services in a clinic setting for civil legal matters. All services are available in multiple languages and available on a sliding scale.

Services
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Sierra Community House provides limited scope representation, including information, support, and conflict resolution to resolve many legal issues community members face. They do not provide legal representation in court. They may be able to provide assistance in the following areas:

• Family Law
• Immigration Law
• Landlord/tenant Law
• Employment Law
• Small Claims/Contract Matters
• Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
• Name Changes
• Guardianship and Conservatorship
• Know Your Rights and Be Prepared Education
• Understanding the worker’s compensation process

If they cannot provide the assistance you need, they will do their best to refer you to an agency that can.

MEDIATION
Sierra Community House also offers conflict resolution services in the above areas, in which parties discuss their dispute with the assistance of a trained mediator who will assist them in reaching a settlement.

Get information on legal services related to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse:
Crisis Intervention & Prevention program - https://sierracommunityhouse.org/our-services/crisis-intervention-prevention/
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This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.