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Oct. 16, 2026

California legal aid groups receive $950K to expand pro bono services

Federal grants will help three organizations expand legal assistance for low-income Californians seeking criminal record clearance and domestic violence restraining orders, while strengthening volunteer attorney programs.

Three California legal aid organizations received a portion of a $950,000 grant from the Legal Services Corp. to expand pro bono help for low-income residents facing civil legal problems, including criminal record clearance and domestic violence restraining orders.

The grants will bolster volunteer programs as legal aid organizations nationwide struggle to meet demand with limited resources. Low-income Americans receive no legal help or inadequate assistance for 92% of their civil...

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