Legal Resources

San Francisco/Bay Area

Human Rights Commission (HRC)

If you feel you have been discriminated against on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, or HIV/AIDS status, HRC could help you. After you file a complaint HRC will help investigate and mediate the situation to assure that your rights are not denied. (Part of San Francisco City)

25 Van Ness Ave., Rm. 800, San Francisco, CA 94102

Tel: 415-252-2500 TTY/TDD: 800-735-2922 Fax: 415-431-5764  Email: hrc.info@sfgov.org Web: www.sf-hrc.org

 

National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)

The nation’s legal center with a primary commitment to advancing the rights and safety of lesbians and their families through a program of litigation, public policy advocacy, free legal advice and counseling, and public education. In addition, NCLR provides representation and resources to gay men, bisexual, and transgender individuals on key issues that also significantly advance lesbian rights

870 Market St., Ste. 370, San Francisco, CA 94102  Tel: 415-392-6257 Fax: 415-392-8442 Email: info@nclrights.org

Web: www.nclrights.org

 

Transgender Law Center

The Transgender Law Center (TLC) is a civil rights organization advocating for transgender communities. Every day we connect transgender people and their families to technically sound and culturally competent legal services, increase acceptance and enforcement of laws and policies that support California's transgender communities, and work to change laws and systems that fail to incorporate the needs and experiences of transgender people.

870 Market St Rm 822, San Francisco, CA 94102

Tel: 415-865-0176 Fax: 877-847-1278 Email: info@transgenderlawcenter.org   Web: www.transgenderlawcenter.org

 

California Rural Legal Assistance

 CRLA offers a variety of services and programs to California's low-income communities.  CRLA is a nationally recognized leader in farmworkwer and migrant service provision through community outreach, educational training, and direct legal service. CRLA does not only serve farmworker and migrant communities, but all communities in California. Eligible clients will have access to services from a team of premiere public interest attorneys and dedicated community workers at no cost. CRLA firmly believes that justice should not require a price tag but should be a basic human right for all. CRLA represents low-income rural clients on a variety of cutting edge issues.

Web: http://www.crla.org  

631 Howard St., Ste. 300, San Francisco, CA 94105  Tel: (415) 777-2752

Santa Cruz location: 501 Soquel Ave., Ste. D, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Tel: (831) 458-1089

Watsonville location: 21 Carr St., Watsonville, Ca 95076 Tel: (831) 724-2253 

Salinas Location:    Tel:831-757-5221 Angeles Jimenez, receptionNationalNational Center for Transgender Equality                                                                                                                                                                               The National Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on national issues of importance to transgender people. By empowering transgender people and our allies to educate and influence policymakers and others, NCTE facilitates a strong and clear voice for transgender equality in our nation's capital and around the country. 1325 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005    Web: http://transequality.org/  Tel: 202-903-0112

 

If you’d like to suggest any additions or corrections to the resource list please contact Shanti Zunes-Wolfe at shanti@coho.org


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