In 1989, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office became the first office in California to successfully introduce D.N.A. "genetic fingerprinting" evidence in a criminal case.



Legal Services Referral List

When applying for a restraining order, it is important to know that there are several different types of restraining orders, depending on the relationship of the parties involved and what may have occurred.

If you have been battered and you have a qualifying relationship with the abuser (to be determined by a Victim Services advocate), you may apply for a domestic violence restraining order, and the Crime Victims' Assistance Program may assist you.

If your situation involves child custody, general family law or family law restraining orders, general civil law and civil disputes, civil harassment restraining orders, or landlord/tenant issues, the following low-cost legal referrals are more appropriate resources to handle your legal matters.


Lawyer Referral Service/Free Legal Clinic
4475 Market Street, Suite B
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 650-7599
Mon-Fri -8:00-4:45


Jewish Family Service Legal Clinic
1915 E. Main St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-6565
Mon-Thu - 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

This service is provided to the public, free of charge, one Monday evening each month starting at 6:30 p.m.


Grey Law
290 Maple Court, No. 128
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 658-2266 or (805) 794-9464

*OPEN 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursday.; 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Friday


Villegas Legal Services
674 County Square Drive, Suite 305
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 639-0543

*OPEN 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Monday through Friday - Document Preparation


Community Action of Ventura County
621 South Richmond Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 436-4000
Mon-Fri - 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

*Ask for legal department.


Simi Free Clinic
2060 Tapo Street
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 522-3733

*Call Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.  Leave message before 5:00 p.m.


Conejo Free Clinic
80 East Hillcrest Drive, Suite 211
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-3575

*Call for evening appointments every 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday of the month. First come, first serve basis; $5.00 donation for 15-minute consultation.

Divorce Class: 7:00 p.m. every 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Custody Class: 7:00 p.m. every 4th Thursday of the month.


THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES CANNOT

ASSIST ANYONE WHO IS BEING
REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY:

(Spanish interpreters cannot be guaranteed, except at the La Colonia Center. Please bring your own interpreter and someone to help you fill out your forms in English.)

Family Law Self-Help Center
Hall of Justice
800 South Victoria Ave., Room 400
Ventura, CA  93009

Monday: Closed

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: Workshops all day


East County Self Help Center
East County Courthouse
3855-F Alamo Street
Simi Valley

Thursday: 8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Self-Help Legal Access Center
La Colonia (Spanish speaking assistance)
1500 Colonia Road #120
Oxnard

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.


Ventura Senior Adult Center
550 N. Ventura Ave.
Ventura
648-3035

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.


Samaritan Center
280 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley
579-9166

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.


Family Resource Center at the Juvenile Courthouse
4353 E. Vineyar Ave. Room 206
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-5974
Mon-Fri 8:00-12:00 and 1:30-4:00
Wed - Guardianship Assistance Only