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.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Our office is close between Christmas and New Year’s Day, from December 23, 2024 to January 1, 2025.
For all domestic violence emergencies, you should call 911 or directly contact the Los Angeles Superior Court at (213) 830-0845. Our office will reopen on January 2, 2025.
Nuestra oficina está cerrada entre Navidad y Año Nuevo, del 23 de diciembre del 2024 al 1 de enero del 2025.
Para todas las emergencias de violencia doméstica debe llamar al 911 o comunicarse directamente con la corte superior de Los Ángeles al (213) 830-0845. Nuestra oficina reabrirá el 2 de enero del 2025.
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
News
- Our Mission Statement
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
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Success Stories
- Having an Attorney Made All the Difference
Cynthia’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
- New Leaders Network Happy Hour
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Meet other rising leaders, make valuable connections, and be a part of the Buhai Center’s mission to promote family law justice
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