We appreciate the Monterey County Gives! Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County's support of legal clinics provided by Monterey College of Law. Their commitment to supporting legal services plays a crucial role in ensuring access to justice and legal assistance for individuals in the community.
NOTE – All in-person workshops have been transitioned to telephone clinics. Please call 831-582-3600 or visit the clinic links below for available appointment
dates. You must make an appointment to sign, drop off, or pick up documents from
our office. You may also contact the Monterey Court Self-Help Center for assistance. Their
contact information is 831-647-5800 ext. 3005,
www.monterey.courts.ca.
EN ESPANOL
To make an appointment for a clinic, click the clinic name from the list below.
Para hacer una sita haga clic en la lista continuacion.
Our community legal clinics are supported by grants and individual donations. We thank our funders for their support. If you would like to support this program, please click here.
MONDAY
Immigration Clinic, $15 fee*
Services include DACA renewal, U-Visa, T-Visa, VAWA-Visa, Citizenship, Naturalization,
Green Card application
Monterey College of Law does not pay any fees to the government.
TUESDAY
Limited Conservatorship, $50 fee
This conservatorship is only for persons diagnosed with an irreparable developmental
delay disability.
To register, call 831-582-3600
WEDNESDAY
Small Claims Clinic, Free
Receive assistance in completing all necessary court forms to file in Small Claims
court.
Community Legal Clinic, $15 fee*
The Community Legal Clinic provides legal information, guidance, and potential assistance
with paperwork in matters regarding family law (divorce and child custody), small
claims, collections of small claims judgments, restraining order, and unlawful detainers.
Small claims appointments are free, and all other appointments are $15. Please note
that family law matters involving property disputes or strategic questions about ongoing
family law cases, are outside the scope of this clinic and will be directed to the
Lawyer Referral Service for consultation with a private attorney. Appointments for
this clinic must be scheduled at 831-582-3600.
THURSDAY
Unlawful Detainer, Filing and Responding, $15 fee*
For landlords/tenants who need assistance with the evictions help.
Restraining Order, $15 fee*
Assistance in completing all necessary court forms for a Domestic Violence or Civil
Harassment restraining order.