Central California Legal Services
Free civil legal help for Fresno-area veterans from Central California Legal Services, the legal-aid organization serving Fresno, CA. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (centralcallegal.org), checked Aug 14, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Legal Advice & Referral LinesPeople who need help with a legal problem.
- Health Consumer CenterPeople who are having problems related to health care access and coverage.
- Free civil legal assistanceLow-income individuals, families, organizations and communities.
Eligibility
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (centralcallegal.org), checked Aug 7, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Open the Central California Legal Services Client Application and fill out the online application.
- Call the Legal Advice & Referral Line at (800) 675-8001 for help with a legal problem.
- Call Monday through Friday from 9 am to 12 pm or 1 pm to 2:30 pm.
- Visit one of the program's offices in Fresno, Merced, Visalia, Mendota, or Los Banos if you want in-person access.
What to expect
The program's site lists Legal Advice & Referral Line hours as Monday through Friday, 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 2:30 pm, and says the line is closed on holidays and staff training days.
Contact
- Call (800) 675-8001Monday – Friday 9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Next step
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Source: Stateside Legal, a Pine Tree Legal Assistance project for the military community. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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