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ALAMEDA COUNTY 
ALPINE COUNTY
Contact Information
Facilitator: Lisa Castellanos
Mailing address: 1354 Johnson Boulevard, Suite 2, South Lake Tahoe, California 96150
Phone: (530) 573-3066; FAX: (530) 544-6532
Days and Hours of Operation
Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
AMADOR COUNTY
Contact Information
Facilitator: Julie Rowe
Address: 108 Court Street, Jackson, California 95642
Phone: (209) 223-2796; Fax: (209) 754-9726
Days and Hours of Operation
Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Services Provided
Individual appointments, telephone appointments and services provided by mail and fax. Clinics on how to Start or Finish a Dissolution and How to File an Order to Show Cause are available and separately funded by the court.
BUTTE COUNTY
CALAVERAS COUNTY
COLUSA COUNTY
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
DEL NORTE COUNTY
EL DORADO COUNTY
FRESNO COUNTY
GLENN COUNTY
HUMBOLDT COUNTY
Contact Information
Facilitator: Barret Brown
Mailing address: 825 Fifth Street, Suite 236, Eureka, California 95501
Phone: (707) 269-1210; FAX: (707) 445-7632
Days and Hours of Operation
The Family Law Facilitator office is open Monday through Friday; the self-help center is open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Services Provided
Individual meetings by appointment; child support mediation; self-help center with sample forms, videotapes, books, and brochures.
The family court is implementing a "Pro Per Day" as part of the court's calendaring system. All self-represented litigants make their first court appearance on "Pro Per Day," usually biweekly. Assembled for this calendar are representatives from the local child support agency, the Family Law Facilitator office, and volunteers from Humboldt Mediation Services.
Additional Services
Attorney referrals (both pro bono and sliding scale); outreach to domestic violence groups.
IMPERIAL COUNTY
Contact Information
Facilitator: Diane Altamirano
Office address: 939 Main Street, El Centro, California, 92243
Phone: (760) 482-4739; NO FAX
Days and Hours of Operation
Wednesday and Thursday, during normal business hours.
Services Provided
Individual meetings (drop-in and by appointment). Make appointment at the court clerk's office.
INYO COUNTY
KERN COUNTY
KINGS COUNTY
LAKE COUNTY
Contact Information
Facilitator: James F. Dawson
Mailing address: 485 North Main Street, Lakeport, California 95453
Phone: (707) 263-9024; FAX: (707) 263-4319
Email: Lakecoflf@pacific.net
Days and Hours of Operation
Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided
Individual meetings (by appointment and drop-in); workshops; self-help center with information sheets, sample forms, and videotapes.
Nonsupport Assistance
Dissolutions (divorces); parentage and maintenance of health insurance; child custody when done in conjunction with child support.
Additional Services
Attorney reference list and reference list of available community services and resources.
LASSEN COUNTY
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
MADERA COUNTY
Contact Information
Facilitator: Leroy V. Gee
Legal Assistant: Angelica Cuevas (Spanish Contact)
Address: 117 South Lake Street, Madera, California 93638
Phone: (559) 674-5600
Fax: (559) 674-5674
Email: flfmadera@crla.org
Days and Hours of Operation
Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Services Provided
Drop-in on a first-come first-served basis; self-help center with informational packet and instructions with sample forms; informational videotapes about going to court without an attorney; domestic violence issues; mediation between parties; Spanish translation; support calculations (Dissomaster); attorney referrals; secretarial referrals; and domestic violence referrals.
Nonsupport Assistance
All family law issues; custody and visitation; dissolutions (divorces); civil harassment; stepparent and family adoption; and guardianships of a minor(s).
Additional Services
Local attorney referrals; domestic violence and victim assistance groups.
MARIN COUNTY
MARIPOSA COUNTY
Contact Information
Facilitator: Michael A. Fagalde (January through June)
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1907, Mariposa, California 95338
Phone: (209) 966-3007; FAX: (209) 742-6353
Facilitator: Steven Dahlem (July through December)
Mailing address: P.O. Box 839
Address: 5092 Jones Street, Mariposa, California 95338
Phone: (209) 966-5320; FAX: (209) 966-2320
Days and Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Services Provided
Individual meetings (by appointment and some drop-ins); self-help center with information sheets; sample forms; and audiotapes.
Nonsupport Assistance
All family law issues; assistance to domestic violence group.
MENDOCINO COUNTY
MERCED COUNTY
Contact Information
Facilitator: Melbourne Gwin, Jr.
Mailing address: 1901 "G" Street, Merced, California 95340
Phone: (209) 725-4165
Days and Hours of Operation
Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Services Provided
Individual meetings on a drop-in basis.
Nonsupport Assistance
All family law issues, including Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA) issues.
Additional Services
Attorney and referrals; outreach to domestic violence groups.
MODOC COUNTY
Contact Information
Facilitator: Wendy J. Dier
Mailing address: 201 South Court Street, #28, Alturas, California 96101
Phone: (530) 233-2008; Fax: (530) 233-2008
Days and Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 5 p.m. (Appointments recommended; evening and Saturday appointments available, if necessary.)
Services Provided
Individual assistance preparing forms; videotapes; child support mediations.
Nonsupport Assistance
All family law issues.
Additional Services
Outreach to jails/prisons; domestic violence groups; parenting classes; crisis center.
MONO COUNTY
Contact Information
Facilitator: Patricia Struckman
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1037, Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
Office address: 452 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, California 93546
Phone: (760) 924-3740
Days and Hours of Operation
Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Services Provided
Individual meetings regarding child support, spousal support, paternity, and health insurance reimbursements by appointment or drop-in; child support mediation; self-help assistance: information sheets, computer sample forms, and videotapes.
MONTEREY COUNTY
Contact Information
Mailing address: 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, California 93940
Office address: 1200 Aguajito Road, 3rd Floor, Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 647-5800
Days and Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NAPA COUNTY
NEVADA COUNTY
ORANGE COUNTY
PLACER COUNTY
Contact Information
Facilitator: Diane Bras
Address: Dewitt Center, 11546 "B" Avenue, Auburn, California 95603
Phone: (530) 889-7465
Fax: (530) 889-7464
Days and Hours of Operation
Family Court Clinic: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon; Dissolution (divorce) classes on Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
Services Provided
Walk-in clinic; child support mediation; self-help center with information sheets, computer, sample forms, videotapes, and support calculations. Classes: Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m., How to do your own divorce (a discussion of divorce law); Monday, 3 to 5 p.m., How to handle your case if the other side has an attorney and you do not.
Nonsupport Assistance
All family law issues: dissolutions (divorces) with and without kids, domestic violence restraining orders, guardianships.
Additional Services
Attorney referrals, unbundled service; outreach to schools, domestic violence groups, and homeless transition program; residential treatment facility for mothers with children.
PLUMAS COUNTY
Contact Information
Facilitator: Roger Diefendorf
Office address 89 Court Street, Quincy, California 95971
Phone: (530) 283-4792; FAX: (530) 283-2529
Days and Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, during normal business hours.
Services Provided
Individual meetings by appointment and drop-in regarding child support, parentage, and health insurance. Mediation for support issues by appointment only. Facilitator offers assistance by telephone, fax, or mail. Referrals to the local child support agency and other community services.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
SACRAMENTO COUNTY
SAN BENITO COUNTY
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
CENTRAL
Main Title IV-D Site
Contact Information
Family Law Facilitator: Susan Groves
Lead Staff Attorney: Patricia Conroy
Staff Attorney: Sarah Davis
Address: 220 W. Broadway, Room 4001, San Diego, CA 92101
Telephone: (619) 450-5200 Public Information Line
Services provided: General legal information and forms assistance in DCSS support cases only, including guideline child support calculations, child support mediation, child support modifications, license release, arrears issues, and set asides. Service is provided on a first come, first served basis, no appointments. Arrive early as space is limited. Visit www.sdcourt.ca.gov , Family & Children, Self Help Services, for information about days and hours of operation.
Will respond to written requests if customer is either:
- Lives outside the state of California,
- Is incarcerated,
- Is disabled.
FAMILY COURT
General Family Law
Contact Information
Family Law Facilitator: Susan Groves
Lead Staff Attorney: Alice Buck
Staff Attorneys: Elizabeth McKewon, Candice Lagnado, Rebecca Prater, Rene Falcon, Shelley Patton
Address: 1555 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Telephone: (619) 450-5200 Public Information Line
Services provided: General legal information and forms assistance with divorce, paternity, child custody, visitation, spousal and partner support, non-DCSS child support, guideline child support calculations, child support mediation, divorce workshops, domestic violence restraining orders. Visit www.sdcourt.ca.gov , Family & Children, Self Help Services, for information about days and hours of operation. Service is provided on a first come, first served basis, no appointments. Arrive early as space is limited.
MADGE BRADLEY BUILDING
General Family Law & Guardianship
Contact Information
Family Law Facilitator: Susan Groves
Staff Attorney: Valerie Murphy
Guardianship Coordinator: Clare Gates
Address: 1409 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Telephone: (619) 450-5200 Public Information Line
Services provided: General legal information and forms assistance with divorce, paternity, child custody, visitation, spousal and partner support, non-DCSS child support, guideline child support calculations, child support mediation, domestic violence restraining orders, guardianship petitions, objections, terminations, and joinders. Visit www.sdcourt.ca.gov , Family & Children, Self Help Services, for information about days and hours of operation. Service is provided by appointment only.
NORTH COUNTY
General Family Law and Title IV-D
Contact Information
Family Law Facilitator: Susan Groves
Lead Staff Attorney: Anna Schurmann
Staff Attorneys: Robert Tygart, Priscilla Castillo, Leticia Bravo-Newhouse
Address: 325 S. Melrose Drive, Vista, California 92081
Telephone: (760) 201-8200
Services provided: General legal information and forms assistance with divorce, paternity, child custody, visitation, spousal and partner support, all child support, guideline child support calculations, child support mediation, divorce workshops, domestic violence restraining orders. Service is provided on a first come, first served basis, no appointments. Arrive early as space is limited. Visit www.sdcourt.ca.gov , Family & Children, Self Help Services, for information about days and hours of operation.
SOUTH COUNTY
General Family Law - Se habla Espanol
Contact Information
Family Law Facilitator: Susan Groves
Lead Staff Attorney: Andrew Quinones
Staff Attorneys: David Potter, Eulalia Villavicencio
Address: 500 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Telephone: (619) 450-5200 Public Information Line
Services provided: General legal information and forms assistance with divorce, paternity, child custody, visitation, spousal and partner support, non-DCSS child support, guideline child support calculations, child support mediation, divorce workshops, domestic violence restraining orders. Service is provided on a first come, first served basis, no appointments. Arrive early as space is limited. Visit www.sdcourt.ca.gov , Family & Children, Self Help Services, for information about days and hours of operation.
EAST COUNTY
General Family Law
Contact Information
Family Law Facilitator: Susan Groves
Lead Staff Attorney: Maura Byrne
Staff Attorneys: Michelle Griffin, Tia Wallach
Address: 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
Telephone: (619) 450-5200 Public Information Line
Services provided: General legal information and forms assistance with divorce, paternity, child custody, visitation, spousal and partner support, non-DCSS child support, guideline child support calculations, child support mediation, divorce workshops, domestic violence restraining orders. Service is provided on a first come, first served basis, no appointments. Arrive early as space is limited. Visit www.sdcourt.ca.gov , Family & Children, Self Help Services, for information about days and hours of operation.
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
SAN MATEO COUNTY
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
SHASTA COUNTY
Contact Information
Facilitator: Lizabeth Robison
Mailing address: 1640 West Street, Redding, California 96001
Phone: (530) 245-6900; Fax: (530) 245-6985
Days and Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.; Walk-in clinics Tuesday and Wednesday (1st Wednesday of the month in Trinity County); appointments Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided:
Assistance with child support, spousal support, partner support, health insurance, parentage; Facilitator will prepare forms.
Additional Services:
Custody and visitation, divorce, legal separation and nullity assistance; referrals to community resources and domestic violence services agencies; outreach to incarcerated pro per litigants.
SIERRA COUNTY
SISKIYOU COUNTY
SOLANO COUNTY
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SONOMA COUNTY
STANISLAUS COUNTY
SUTTER COUNTY
TEHAMA COUNTY
Contact Information
Facilitator: Kathryn Thompson
Address: 756 Rio Street, Red Bluff, California 96080
Phone: (530) 529-1263; FAX: (530) 529-9901
Days and Hours of Operation
By appointment only.
Services Provided
Individual meetings by appointment regarding support/medical insurance issues only.
TRINITY COUNTY
TULARE COUNTY
Contact Information:
3400 W. Mineral King, Suite C
Visalia, California 93291
559 737-4422
Open 9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
TUOLUMNE COUNTY
VENTURA COUNTY
YOLO COUNTY
YUBA COUNTY
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