Central California Legal Services
Legal ServicesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Central California Legal Services is a private, not-for-profit law firm focused on delivering free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals, families, organizations, and communities across Merced, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Fresno, Tulare, and Kings Counties. The organization aims to address foundational needs such as healthcare access, housing stability, protection from violence and consumer fraud, and employment barriers for veterans, while engaging with partner agencies and community groups to empower clients as agents of change. Operating within the legal services sector, CCLS emphasizes both individual client representation and broader advocacy in courts and policy settings to challenge systems that sustain poverty in the Central Valley. Based in Fresno, California, the firm has a multi-decade history of service and undertaking efforts to expand its impact amid resource constraints. A recent development includes the appointment of a new Director of Litigation and Advocacy, signaling a continued emphasis on strategic, systems-level work alongside direct legal aid.