CCCBA is committed to providing valuable events, programs and legal resources to support members of our community as they navigate the legal system.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

211 is a national, toll-free, three-digit phone number to call for information about local health and social services.  You can call them 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  They offer multilingual access and access to the hearing impaired.  Access their database directly at www.211contracosta.org.

CCC Legal Resource Guide - Links to local and state agencies.

Client Relations Program - Having trouble communicating with your attorney?

Education Outreach Program - In-class presentations; Superior Court Tours; Publications.

Family Law Services - Information about helpful local programs for family law legal problems, including the Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinic.

Fee Mediation/Arbitration Program - Having a fee dispute with your attorney? Arbitration under Business & Professions Code sections 6200-6206 is voluntary for a client, unless the parties agreed in writing to submit their fee dispute to arbitration, and mandatory for an attorney if commenced by a client.

Free Legal Workshops - Family Law, Immigration, and other topics are available throughout the year.  

ForeclosureInfoCA.org - Are you looking for a manageable mortgage?  Are you facing foreclosure?  Are you a renter who may be facing eviction due to a foreclosure? This website can help answer your questions.

Guardianship Clinics - Free workshop on getting started with your guardianship forms. 

Lawyer Referral & Information Service - Need a lawyer? Our Lawyer Referral  and Information Service is certified by both the State Bar of California (Certification Number 18) and by the American Bar Association.  
 
Moderate Means Program - Do you have a legal issue in the field of family law? If you qualify according to the program income guidelines the Moderate Means Program will refer you to an attorney who charges a reduced retainer fee and reduced hourly rates.  This is NOT a low-income or pro bono service. Si usted habla español puede bajarse la aplicación en su idioma desde aquí.

Small Claims Court Advisor and Workshop Information - The  Superior Court of California County of Contra Costa provides a  Small Claims Court Advisor service.  Each month the advisor offers a  free 2-1/2 hour "How to Use the Small Claims Court"  seminar at various dates, times,  and locations throughout the county.

Tenants' Rights Clinic / Derechos de los Inquilinos - Are you having problems with your landlord? Are you be evicted?  Are you having problems with repairs or getting  your deposit back?  Free / Gratis