You can make a difference and provide assistance that may change--or even save--a life. You can help a battered person take the first step to escape an abusive relationship and to obtain an order to prohibit further violence.

Volunteers staff clinics in local courthouses and interview clients, review the background of the case, and draft the client’s declaration-the crucial evidence necessary for the court to issue a temporary restraining order.

LAFLA Domestic Violence Courthouse Clinics are held at

      Santa Monica Courthouse, 1725 Main Street
      M-F 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Volunteers must plan to stay until the last client is seen, as much as 60-90 minutes after the posted close of each clinic.

Pre-registration is required.

Please note:  The clinic is held at the Santa Monica courthouse; the trainings are not. 

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Time:	8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open to:	Attorneys and Law Students
Location:	To be announced
MCLE:	Four and one half hours
Cost:	Free for new volunteers
Meal:	Breakfast provided
Materials:	Domestic Violence Training Handbook will be provided.
Commitment:	Attorneys must commit to attending at least one clinic per month for a minimum of six months. Law students must commit to 15 clinics during the summer.

 

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Time:	6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Open to:	Attorneys and Law Students
Location:	Santa Monica Office 1640 5th Street
MCLE:	Three hours
Cost:	Free for new volunteers
Meal:	Light dinner provided
Materials:	Domestic Violence Training Handbook will be provided.
Commitment:	Attorneys must commit to attending at least one clinic per month for a minimum of six months. Law students must commit to approximately 15 clinics during the fall semester (approximately 3-4 months).

Email to register for the training