Online Application Step 1 of 7 0% Are you a resident of California?* Yes No Veterans Legal Institute provides pro bono legal services to homeless and low-income veterans within the State of California. If you are not a resident of California, please try this service for assistance: https://statesidelegal.org/Are you a resident of Orange, San Bernardino or Riverside County?* Yes No Veterans Legal Institute provides pro bono legal services to homeless and low-income veterans who are residents of Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties. Please try using this service for assistance to locate legal services within your county: http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Need-Legal-Help/Lawyer-Referral-ServiceAre you a landlord who is seeking legal assistance from Veterans Legal Institute against one of your tenants?* Yes No If you are a landlord, due to a conflict, we cannot assist you in a case against a tenant. However, we can assist you in other matters unrelated to those involving tenants. 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Village Santa AnaOtherHave you been involved in a legal matter whereby the opposing party was represented by VLI?* Yes No Name of opposing party(ies), put "N/A" or "None" if your issue has no opposing party:* For example, If you have a family law related matter, please enter the full name of your spouse, or if you have landlord/tenant issue, please list the full name of your landlord.Type of Legal Service You Are Seeking* Bankruptcy Compromise of Arrears Discharge Upgrade Estate Planning Expungement Family Law Guardianship/Conservatorship Non-Profit Assistance Small Business Assistance Veterans Benefit/Appeals Other Please explain "other" The more details you provide below, the faster your application can be processed. Please explain your situation and any relevant timelines & deadlines.* Terms and Conditions This application is simply an inquiry for eligibility for VLI’s services and does not create an attorney-client relationship. VLI does not promise to provide any additional service or represent me in any trial/hearing proceedings unless I sign a formal representation agreement. I understand that, if my case is accepted, I will be responsible for incidental costs such as administrative costs and filing fees. Further, I understand that VLI is independent of the Department of Defense and that VLI will represent my interests, not those of the Department of Defense or the United States Government. Prior to undertaking representation, VLI will prepare a letter detailing the agreement with me and explaining each party’s responsibilities. I may terminate this agreement at any time with written notification. VLI reserves the right to terminate its representation at any time. If VLI terminates its representation, it will provide written notification to the mailing and/or email address I provided above. I have given correct information on my current financial situation. I will notify VLI promptly of any changes in my address, telephone number, and/or circumstances which might affect my financial eligibility for its service. I agree to cooperate in providing information and documents. If applicable I understand that I am responsible for the timely filing of the legal document prepared by VLI unless VLI agreed to file the legal document. If I do not qualify for a fee waiver, I understand that I will be responsible for any cost associated with the timely filing of the legal document. I understand that if I meet the requirements for placement with a volunteer attorney, VLI may try to find me a volunteer attorney to give me additional help. VLI may provide her or him with information and documents regarding my case. VLI cannot guarantee that it will find a volunteer attorney. If after a reasonable amount of time and effort my case cannot be placed, my case will be closed. Except for out-of-pocket costs such as filing fees, VLI and any volunteer attorney we refer your case to will not charge you for their legal services. Please inform us if a volunteer attorney attempts to charge you for their legal services. Accept the Terms* I understand and accept the above terms and conditions. Signature*Your IP address is being recorded: 44.201.97.138 09/07/2024YOU MUST ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO SUBMIT THIS FORMEmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
