Dignity. Empowerment. Service.
These are the values that drive the mission of the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law.
OUR MISSION
We ensure meaningful access to justice in the family law courts by providing free legal services, education, and advocacy for low-income residents of Los Angeles County. Our work empowers our clients to protect themselves and their children from domestic violence, poverty, housing insecurity, and other barriers to lasting stability.
If you feel unsafe and need immediate protection, dial 911.
If you need crisis support, immediate assistance, or shelter 24 hours a day/7 days a week, please reach out to:
National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233
LA County Domestic Violence Hotline 800-978-3600
National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673
Impacted by the fires in LA County?
If you are a low-income resident of Los Angeles County who has been impacted by the wildfires in Southern California and need free family law legal services, please call 213-388-7505 EXT 327 to be scheduled for a free legal consultation.
Si usted es un residente del condado de Los Angeles de bajos ingresos que ha sido afectado por los incendios forestales en el sur de California y necesita servicios legales gratuitos de derecho familiar, por favor llame al 213-388-7505 EXT 327 para programarle una consulta legal gratuita.
News
- Our Mission StatementDignity. Empowerment. Service. These are the values that drive the mission of the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law. OUR MISSION We ensure meaningful access
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Success Stories
- Having an Attorney Made All the DifferenceCynthia’s* 20-year marriage was filled with abuse, but when she learned of her daughter’s distress, she found the courage to leave. Desperate to protect her
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Events
- CLE – Introducing XSpouseIntroducing XSpouse: Essential Training for Family Law Attorneys Transitioning from DissoMaster The Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law invites you to an essential CLE training
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