A cosponsored family law/ domestic violence project of Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Bar Association and Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
OUR MISSION
We protect victims of domestic violence and improve the well-being of children living in poverty. With the help of volunteers, the Center provides free family law assistance and legal education to low-income Angelenos.
We strive to empower people in need and assure them meaningful access to the courts.
If you feel unsafe and need immediate protection, dial 911.
If you need crisis support, immediate assistance, or shelter 24 hours a day/7 days a week, please reach out to:
National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233
LA County Domestic Violence Hotline 800-978-3600
National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673
News
- 2024 Volunteer Award Recipients
Serine Tsuda Mercy Fresno Hall of Fame Award The Mercy Fresno Hall of Fame Award honors a volunteer whose efforts exhibit, by action and deed
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Success Stories
- Path to Healing.
Rosario* already faced a lifetime of trauma—human trafficking, domestic violence, and the kidnapping of her children—before learning that her young daughter was molested by her
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Events
- Betty Nordwind Legacy Fund
To honor Betty’s legacy and further the mission of the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, we proudly announce the establishment of the Betty Nordwind
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