Family Law Service Center
42 N. Sutter St., Suite 302
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 948-1171
The Family law Service Center is a non-profit organization, provides legal assistance to low-income residents of San Joaquin County in the area of Family Law at a minimal or reduced rate. This includes, but is not limited to: Dissolutions of Marriage; Annulments; Protective Court Orders; Custody Agreements and Modifications; Guardianships; and Stepparent Adoptions. The Family Law Service Center is unique in the fact that it is the only legal service agency in San Joaquin County that provides direct representation by a licensed attorney in family law matters.
Many persons facing abusive family situations have the need to establish orders for custody of a child, protective court orders, and child support in order to maintain the family unit. Legal intervention can help reduce the trauma and provide a cushion for victims at a critical moment in their lives. Immediate legal solutions can also lessen the danger by helping diffuse a violent home situation with protective court orders and/or Restraining Orders and thereby reduce both the severity of violence and the number of future incidents.
Family Law Pro Per Clinic
http://www.stocktoncourt.org/courts/selfhelp1.htm
The Family Law Pro Per Clinic is designed to help people representing themselves in Family Law matters. The Clinic intends to better inform individuals who choose to proceed with their cases without an attorney. The Pro Per Clinic does not provide legal advice or represent you in court. There is no attorney-client relationship between you and the staff, and the Clinic does not take the place of an attorney. It is available for public use Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The clinic is located in Room 405 of the Stockton Courthouse. When you visit the Family Law Pro Per Clinic, you will fill out an intake form describing the issue which you want to address. A staff person will review your request and sit down with you to provide procedural assistance, an understanding of the system, and guidance on completing the forms. Sign up sheets are normally placed out before opening. Persons are seen on a first come, first served basis.
If you are in an emergency situation, call 911. If you need a safe place to stay,
counseling, or general legal assistance, contact any of the following organizations:
San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office
Domestic Violence Unit • (209) 468-8979
Victim/Witness Program • (209) 468-2500
Women's Center • (209) 941-2611
24 Hr Sexual Assault Help Line • (209) 465-4997
24 Hr Battered Women's Help Line • (209) 465-4878
Child Protective Services
24 Hr Response • (209) 468-1333
Child Abuse Prevention Council • (209) 464-4524
San Joaquin County Mental Health • (209) 948-4484
24 Hour Response • (209) 948-7111
San Joaquin County Adult Probation • (209) 468-4100
San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office • (209) 468-4400/4421
Stockton Police Department Domestic Violence Unit • (209) 937-8323
Lodi Police Department • (209) 333-6727
Manteca Police Department • (209) 239-8401 / 8410
Tracy Police Department • (209) 831-4550
Escalon Police Department • (209) 838-7093
Lathrop Police Department • (209) 858-5551
