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Do I qualify for assistance?

LAFLA follows federal poverty guidelines and assists only people with income less than 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. However, sometimes people with income over 125% of the federal poverty guidelines can qualify as well. Call 800-399-4529 to see if you qualify. At our self-help centers, we can help anyone of any income level.

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LAFLA does not handle: criminal law; police misconduct; attorney misconduct; bankruptcy; car accidents; small claims; credit counseling; probate/wills. See our list of referrals that handle these types of cases.