AARP Legal Services Network

(800) 424-3410

AARP members are eligible for free legal consultations with attorneys who meet AARP standards. Simple Wills $50-$75; Living Will and Health Care Power of attorneys $35; Other legal services at 20% discount, AARP membership fee is $12.50 a year.

AARP Legal Services Network

Adult Protective Services

(877) 839-4347 Toll free number for Alameda & Contra Costa County
(925) 646-2854 Alternate number

Adult Protective Services (APS) provides assistance to elderly and dependent individuals who are victims of physical, emotional or financial harm or abuse, 24 hours a day. APS protects adults who are unable to protect their interests, unable to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation by others, or physically or mentally incapable of managing daily activities.

CC Co. Adult Protective Services

Antioch Senior Center

(925) 778-1158

Free legal assistance for local seniors. The 4th Thursday of every month you may meet with a lawyer for a 45 minute consultation. The 4th Tuesday of every month you may have a simple will drafted by a volunteer lawyer (takes about 15 minutes). You must call for an appointment in advance.

Antioch Senior Center

Bay Area Legal Aid

(510) 233-9954

Provides legal aid for low-income seniors regarding housing and Social Security. Home visits to disabled seniors are available.

Bay Area Legal Aid

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform CANRH

(800) 474- 1116

California Advocates for Nursing Home reform is a non-profit advocacy and service organizations whose mission is to improve conditions in California's long term care facilities. Provides nursing home consumer information, pre-placement counseling and quality of care information about California nursing homes. Also offering lawyer referrals.

CA Assoc For Nursing Home Reform

Center for Human Development / Conflict Resolution Panel

(925) 687-8844 x 301

A community mediation service for residents of Contra Costa County. Resolve your disputes with this free alternative to court. Also offers end-of-life planning services.

Center for Human Development

Community Care Licensing

(510) 286-4201

Licenses board and care homes, residential care, and adult day care facilities. Accepts complaints. Consumers may review inspection records and citations issued against facilities.

Community Care Licensing

Concord Senior Center

(925) 687-2585

Free simple wills for low-income seniors. Volunteer lawyer available every other month. You must meet low income criteria. Call in advance for an appointment. Waiting List.

Concord Senior Center

Contra Costa County Health Services, Mental Health Division, Conservatorship / Guardianship Program

(925) 646-2791

A conservatorship may be needed when someone is incompetent to manage his or her own financial affairs and/or personal care, and has no viable alternative method of delegating these duties to another person. Conservators make legal, medical and financial decisions for individuals who are unable to do so for themselves.

CC Co. Mental Health Division

CC Co. Public Guardian Program

Contra Costa Senior Legal Services

(925) 706-4852 or (510) 374-3712

Free legal assistance for seniors includes advice, counsel and representations in civil matters such as elder abuse, restraining orders, housing, consumer concerns and income maintenance. Call for an initial telephone appointment. Can draft wills, but not trusts.

http://www.seniorlegalservices.org/

Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging

(925) 945-8040

Private non-profit agency assists seniors with Medicare and insurance claims, conservatorship, and Durable Power of Attorney.

Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging

The Hawkins Center

(510) 232-6611

Free counseling for people receiving SSI or SSDI benefits, and general information regarding Social Security. Legal services offered for those requesting a hearing to support their claim.

Hawkins Center of Legal & Supportive Services

Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa

(925) 685-2070

Investigates complaints and assists with problems in skilled nursing and residential care homes, as well as elder and dependent abuse in facilities. Can witness for Advance Health Care Directive.

Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa

Pleasant Hill Senior Center

(925) 798-8788

You may make an appointment for a free 30-minute consultation with a retired attorney. Simple wills for seniors available on 2nd Friday of each month. Please call in advance for an appointment.

Walnut Creek Senior Center

(925) 943-5851

Free legal services for 60+ seniors who are residents of Contra Costa County. Please call in advance for and appointment

Walnut Creek Senior Center

Links to additional legal and consumer resources:

Advance Health Care Directives
California Bar Assoc.- Seniors and the Law
Contra Costa County District Attorney

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