We provide pro-bono legal advice and direct representation assistance to the indigent in Family Law, Domestic Violence Prevention, AIDS Law, Guardianships, Special education, Immigration and Civil Rights. Eligibility based on income. Call for appointment. Spanish speaking.

The San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc. (SDVLP) was incorporated as a private, non-profit, charitable organization in 1983 for involving the private bar in the delivery of pro bono civil legal services to indigent San Diego County residents. It has since developed into this area’s major pro bono legal resource, with more than 3,000 registered volunteers including attorneys, paralegals, law students and others who last year donated 23,532 hours of pro bono legal services at an estimated value of $3 million to help deserving San Diegans.

Our services are directed to meeting the legal needs of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable members of our community, including victims of domestic violence, the elderly, children who have been or are at risk of abuse and neglect, children with special education needs, persons with HIV/AIDS, broken families, homeless veterans, persons fleeing from civil unrest in their country of origin and others. It also provides legal services to non profit community organizations and groups whose primary purpose is to serve the poor but haven't the financial resources to hire an attorney.

SDVLP is sponsored by the San Diego County Bar Association, the Lawyers Club of San Diego, the Bar Association of Northern San Diego County and the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. Its work has been recognized by numerous organizations and agencies at the local, state and national levels. Recent accolades include the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations’ Public Service Award, the Department of Aging & Independence Services’ Starfish Award, AIDS Walk San Diego’s first annual Partnership Award, and the Tom Homann Law Association’s Friend of the Community Award.