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Legal Services of Northern California
Free lawyers for low-income residents: evictions, housing, public benefits, seniors.
515 12th St, Sacramento 95814916-551-2150No charge · No sign-up
Free legal help in Sacramento
If you need legal advice, or can't pay for our services, these offices can help. We'd rather you get help than go without.
Facing eviction or in danger? Eviction deadlines can be just a few days. Call Legal Services of Northern California today. If you are in danger, call 911.
Family Law Self-Help Center (Superior Court)
Divorce, custody and child support forms.
William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse, 3341 Power Inn Rd, 95826916-875-3400Civil Self-Help Services (Superior Court)
Small claims, name changes and other civil cases.
Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Courthouse, 500 G St, Room 250SH@LL at the Sacramento Public Law Library
Free help filling out forms, plus guides and videos.
609 9th St, Sacramento 95814916-874-6012saclaw.orgCapital Pro Bono
Free volunteer lawyers (formerly the Voluntary Legal Services Program).
1860 Howe Ave, Ste 130, Sacramento 95825capitalprobono.orgCalifornia Courts Self-Help Guide
Official step-by-step guides and every court form.
selfhelp.courts.ca.govFree worksheets: fill out your own forms
Step by step, numbered like the court's forms. You type your own answers and print a copy sheet. Nothing leaves your device.
Fee waiver
Open the worksheetAdult name change
Open the worksheetSmall claims
Open the worksheetAddresses and phone numbers checked November 2026. Hours change, so call before you go. For food, housing or shelter, dial 2-1-1.