FINDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Contact the SFVBA Attorney Referral Service, which serves Los Angeles and Ventura counties: (818) 340-4529.
State Bar of California information on finding legal help after a disaster: Click here.
COURT CLOSURES AND REOPENING
Check the SFVBA Bench/Bar Notes for updates from local courts.
Get information from the Los Angeles Superior Court news center on court closures and re-openings.
Get information from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on court closures and re-openings.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Neighborhood Legal Services will hold a training on January 21st at 11:00 am for attorneys and non-attorneys interested in serving those affected by the Los Angeles fires. Training registration here.
CA Attorneys that want to help victims of the Southern California wildfires can volunteer. Register on the California Pro Bono Portal to find opportunities for providing pro bono legal services.
If you would like to participate in an informal SFVBA pro bono panel specifically for disaster response, send an email to info@sfvba.org.
RESOURCE INFORMATIONAL FOR THOSE AFFECTED
The CalAssist Mortgage Fund will begin accepting applications on June 12, 2025: information here.
Governor Newsom announces deadline extension to apply for federal assistance for Los Angeles fires (3/7/2025)
Governor of California Executive Orders.
Los Angeles County Road Closures.
Information from the County of Los Angeles regarding resources for those affected by the disaster.
Schedule a free appointment with the State of California Department of Insurance: (800) 927-4357.
Cigna disaster resources center.
Tax relief related information from Lewitt Hackman.
SBA Low Interest Federal Disaster Loans.
American Red Cross Accelerated Outreach to Individuals and Families Impacted.
Resources from CA.gov for 2025 Los Angeles Fires.
Free mental health resources from CAL Hope.
ANIMAL SHELTER INFORMATION
Information for Los Angeles County animal shelters.
EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH RELATED RESOURCES
Mental health related resources for the disaster for Los Angeles County.
SFVBA NOTICES
Fires / Serving Members and Community / SFVBA President's Message.
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