Resources

Local Resources

YWCA of Monterey County | 831-422-8602 | 24Hr crisis line: 831-372-6300 or 831-757-1001

Sliding scale fee-based legal help with domestic violence restraining and civil harassment

Mandell Gisnet Center for Conflict Management | 831-582-5234

A non-profit training and community service arm of Monterey College of Law, a 501(c)(3) is committed to providing education, alternative dispute resolution training and mediation to Monterey County residents.

California Rural Legal Assistance | 831-757-5221

Legal help for very low-income US citizens or legal residents

Legal Services for Seniors | 831-899-0492

Free Legal Assistance for people over 60 years old

Watsonville Law Center | 831-722-2845

Free legal services for low-income individuals with issues concerning worker’s rights, consumer rights, and access to employment.

Monterey County Bar Association | 831-582-5400, Ext. 2

Promotes access to the legal community in Monterey County, fosters fellowship among members of the Bar, promotes attorney and public education, and enhances public perception of the legal profession.

Monterey County Lawyer Referral Service | 831-582-5400, Ext. 1

A joint program operation of Monterey County Bar Association intended to provide access to justice to Monterey County residents regardless of income.

Santa Cruz County Lawyer Referral Service | 831-425-4755

Additional Resources

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice: https://cacj.org/

California Public Defender’s Association: https://www.claranet.us/

Office of the State Public Defender: https://www.ospd.ca.gov/

Monterey County Superior Court Locations

SALINAS | 831-775-5400    
Criminal Division
240 Church Street, Salinas, CA 93901

MONTEREY | 831-647-5800          
Civil Division
1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940

MARINA | 831-883-5300
Traffic/Child Support/Small Claims
3180 Del Monte Blvd., Marina, CA 93933

Superior Court Self-Help Centers

COUNTY OF MONTEREY | 831-647-5800 Ext. 3005
1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ | 831-786-7200
1 Second Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Monterey County Law Libraries

Salinas Courthouse | 831-755-5046
240 Church Street, Bldg 1, Salinas, CA 93901

Monterey Courthouse | 831-647-7746
1200 Aguajito Road, Room 202, Monterey, CA 93940

Monterey College of Law Community Workshops | 831-582-3600

Free or low-cost legal services offered to the community by law students and supervised by a licensed attorney.

Restraining Order
Help completing the forms for Domestic Violence or Civil Harassment Restraining Order

Collections
Information on options you may have to enforce your judgment. You must already have your judgment to attend.

Small Claims
Small Claims court is where disputes of $10,000 and under are resolved quickly and inexpensively         

Guardianship
Guardianship is a court proceeding in which a judge gives custody of a child to someone who is not the parent.

Unlawful Detainer / Evictions
For Landlord and Tenants who need assistance with the eviction process.   

Limited Conservatorship
Help completing paperwork for Limited Conservatorship petitions.