Legal Aid Foundation

of Santa Barbara County

Legal Aid Foundation

of Santa Barbara County

Equal Access to Justice

Our MissionOur Mission

Our Mission is to ensure that low-income people and seniors have access to the civil justice system -

to secure safe shelter, adequate income, and protection from domestic

violence and elder abuse.

Our Mission is to ensure that low-income people and seniors have access to the civil justice system -

to secure safe shelter, adequate income, and protection from domestic

violence and elder abuse.

Primary ServicesPrimary Services

Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse Restraining Orders

Housing Discrimination, Habitability and Eviction Defense

Social Security, SSI and Public Benefits Eligibility Appeals

Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse Restraining Orders

Housing Discrimination, Habitability and Eviction Defense

Social Security, SSI and Public Benefits Eligibility Appeals

Other ServicesOther Services

Legal Resource Centers Telecom Rights Campaign Consumer Debt Clinic Project Outreach Senior Outreach Advance Health Care Directives

Legal Resource Centers Telecom Rights Campaign Consumer Debt Clinic Project Outreach Senior Outreach Advance Health Care Directives

Protection from AbuseProtection from Abuse

One Client’s Story Our client was a Santa Barbara mother with 2

teenage girls, ages 12 and 16. Her ex-husband had been convicted and

imprisoned for sexually molesting his older daughter.

The mother came to Legal Aid after her ex-husband attempted to contact the older daughter by having his sister forward her a letter.

One Client’s Story Our client was a Santa Barbara mother with 2

teenage girls, ages 12 and 16. Her ex-husband had been convicted and

imprisoned for sexually molesting his older daughter.

The mother came to Legal Aid after her ex-husband attempted to contact the older daughter by having his sister forward her a letter.

Protection from AbuseProtection from Abuse

How Did Legal Aid Help? Our client was frightened because her

ex-husband had been released from prison and the Restraining Order she had obtained when the abuse was discovered had expired.

Legal Aid helped the woman renew the Restraining Order for another 3 years.

How Did Legal Aid Help? Our client was frightened because her

ex-husband had been released from prison and the Restraining Order she had obtained when the abuse was discovered had expired.

Legal Aid helped the woman renew the Restraining Order for another 3 years.

Legal Help for SeniorsLegal Help for Seniors

One Client’s Story Our client was an elderly Lompoc

woman whose home was being seized by the Sheriff because of a debt her deceased husband had neglected to pay several years earlier.

The value of her home was far greater than the amount of the debt.

One Client’s Story Our client was an elderly Lompoc

woman whose home was being seized by the Sheriff because of a debt her deceased husband had neglected to pay several years earlier.

The value of her home was far greater than the amount of the debt.

Legal Help for SeniorsLegal Help for Seniors

How Did Legal Aid Help? Legal Aid negotiated an agreement

with the creditor’s attorney. The creditor agreed to postpone

collection of the debt during the woman’s lifetime.

Our client can now remain in her home.

How Did Legal Aid Help? Legal Aid negotiated an agreement

with the creditor’s attorney. The creditor agreed to postpone

collection of the debt during the woman’s lifetime.

Our client can now remain in her home.

Protecting the DisabledProtecting the Disabled

One Client’s Story Our client was an elderly, slightly

developmentally disabled, monolingual Spanish-speaking Santa Maria couple.

They were being evicted from the home they had rented for 20 years because they used their rent money to pay for a family member’s funeral and repair their only vehicle.

One Client’s Story Our client was an elderly, slightly

developmentally disabled, monolingual Spanish-speaking Santa Maria couple.

They were being evicted from the home they had rented for 20 years because they used their rent money to pay for a family member’s funeral and repair their only vehicle.

Protecting the DisabledProtecting the Disabled

How Did Legal Aid Help? Legal Aid contacted Adult Protective Services

and secured funds to pay off a portion of the past due rent.

Legal Aid then negotiated an agreement with the landlord that allowed the couple to make monthly payments over a 1 year period to pay off the remainder of the past due rent.

Legal Aid also worked with APS to set up a payee account for future rent payments so the couple’s home will not be jeopardized in the future.

How Did Legal Aid Help? Legal Aid contacted Adult Protective Services

and secured funds to pay off a portion of the past due rent.

Legal Aid then negotiated an agreement with the landlord that allowed the couple to make monthly payments over a 1 year period to pay off the remainder of the past due rent.

Legal Aid also worked with APS to set up a payee account for future rent payments so the couple’s home will not be jeopardized in the future.

Preventing HomelessnessPreventing Homelessness

One Client’s Story Our client was a mildly mentally disabled

Santa Barbara woman who had been ordered to vacate her apartment while plumbing repairs were being made.

Unable to afford a motel and unaware that the property manager was violating her rights, the woman took her pet cockatiels and started sleeping in the park.

One Client’s Story Our client was a mildly mentally disabled

Santa Barbara woman who had been ordered to vacate her apartment while plumbing repairs were being made.

Unable to afford a motel and unaware that the property manager was violating her rights, the woman took her pet cockatiels and started sleeping in the park.

Preventing HomelessnessPreventing Homelessness

How Did Legal Aid Help? Because the weather was exceptionally hot at

the time, the woman’s pet birds began to suffer; when she sought help for the birds she was referred to Legal Aid.

Legal Aid informed the property manager that his actions were illegal.

Legal Aid called the police and arranged for officers to escort our client and her pet birds back to her apartment.

How Did Legal Aid Help? Because the weather was exceptionally hot at

the time, the woman’s pet birds began to suffer; when she sought help for the birds she was referred to Legal Aid.

Legal Aid informed the property manager that his actions were illegal.

Legal Aid called the police and arranged for officers to escort our client and her pet birds back to her apartment.

Other Help with HousingOther Help with Housing

Fair Housing Advocacy Rental property testing.

Health and Safety Code Enforcement Working with code enforcement.

Fair Housing Advocacy Rental property testing.

Health and Safety Code Enforcement Working with code enforcement.

Unmet NeedsUnmet Needs

Family Law Contested divorces Custody and property disputes Guardianship applications

Consumer Law Auto loan repossessions Credit report corrections Wage garnishments

Family Law Contested divorces Custody and property disputes Guardianship applications

Consumer Law Auto loan repossessions Credit report corrections Wage garnishments

Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer Opportunities

Project Outreach Senior Outreach Legal Resource Centers DVRO Clinics Consumer Debt Clinic Internships Fundraising Committees Board of Directors

Project Outreach Senior Outreach Legal Resource Centers DVRO Clinics Consumer Debt Clinic Internships Fundraising Committees Board of Directors

How to Support Legal AidHow to Support Legal Aid

Special Event Sponsorship “Justice for All” Fund Monthly Pledge House Parties Cy Pres Awards Annual Auction Endowment Gift Bequest

Special Event Sponsorship “Justice for All” Fund Monthly Pledge House Parties Cy Pres Awards Annual Auction Endowment Gift Bequest

BudgetBudgetRevenue Amount Percent

Donations & Special Events $170,000 23%

Government Grants $235,750 31%

Foundation Grants $138,000 19%

Bar Grants $146,400 20%

Fees $49,400 7%

Total Revenue $739,175 100%

Expenses

Labor $548,704 75%

Professional Fees $16,100 2%

Program Costs $144,790 20%

Fundraising Costs $23,400 3%

Total Expenses $732,995 100%

Net $6,180 0.8%

RevenueRevenueRevenue Sources

Donations & Special Events23%

Government Grants31%

Foundation Grants19%

Bar Grants20%

Fees7%

ExpensesExpensesExpenses by Category

Labor75%

Professional Fees2%

Program Costs20%

Fundraising Costs3%

Attorneys & AdvocatesAttorneys & Advocates

Yvonne Cudney, Director of Litigation Ellen Goodstein, Program Director Alex Lambrous, Santa Barbara Robert Test, Lompoc (starts 1/4/06) Jane Wierda, Santa Barbara LRC Diamond Tran, Santa Maria LRC Elizabeth Diaz, DVRO Coordinator

Yvonne Cudney, Director of Litigation Ellen Goodstein, Program Director Alex Lambrous, Santa Barbara Robert Test, Lompoc (starts 1/4/06) Jane Wierda, Santa Barbara LRC Diamond Tran, Santa Maria LRC Elizabeth Diaz, DVRO Coordinator

Support StaffSupport Staff

Claire Magee, Paralegal Corine Greensky, Intake Coordinator Maribel Aguilera, Intake Coordinator Mari Estrada, Office Manager Jennifer Ohlmacher, Development Audrie Krause, Executive Director

Claire Magee, Paralegal Corine Greensky, Intake Coordinator Maribel Aguilera, Intake Coordinator Mari Estrada, Office Manager Jennifer Ohlmacher, Development Audrie Krause, Executive Director

Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors

Officers Philip Sinco, President Garry Tetalman, President-Elect David Thurber, Vice President Molora Vadnais, Secretary Barbara Tzur, Treasurer

Officers Philip Sinco, President Garry Tetalman, President-Elect David Thurber, Vice President Molora Vadnais, Secretary Barbara Tzur, Treasurer

Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors

Members Tim Allison Yvette Andrade James Cordes Allan Ghitterman David Landecker Jennifer Raphael

Members Tim Allison Yvette Andrade James Cordes Allan Ghitterman David Landecker Jennifer Raphael

Where to Find UsWhere to Find Us

Offices Santa Barbara:

301 E. Canon Perdido St. Santa Maria:

301 S. Miller St., Ste. 116 Lompoc:

106 S. “C” St., Ste. A

Offices Santa Barbara:

301 E. Canon Perdido St. Santa Maria:

301 S. Miller St., Ste. 116 Lompoc:

106 S. “C” St., Ste. A

Where to Find UsWhere to Find Us

Legal Resource Centers Santa Barbara Courthouse

McMahon Law Library 1100 Anapamu St.

Santa Maria Courthouse Santa Maria Law Library 312-C E. Cook St.

Legal Resource Centers Santa Barbara Courthouse

McMahon Law Library 1100 Anapamu St.

Santa Maria Courthouse Santa Maria Law Library 312-C E. Cook St.

Where to Find UsWhere to Find Us

Project Outreach (weekly, drop-in) Tuesday: Franklin Community Center, SB Wednesday: Goleta Community Center Thursday: Westside Community Center, SB

Senior Outreach (monthly, appointment) Carpinteria Senior Center Goleta Senior Center Lompoc Senior Center

Project Outreach (weekly, drop-in) Tuesday: Franklin Community Center, SB Wednesday: Goleta Community Center Thursday: Westside Community Center, SB

Senior Outreach (monthly, appointment) Carpinteria Senior Center Goleta Senior Center Lompoc Senior Center

Where to Find UsWhere to Find Us

Domestic Violence Clinics Santa Barbara Office Santa Maria Legal Resource Center

Consumer Debt Clinic Santa Barbara Legal Resource Center

Domestic Violence Clinics Santa Barbara Office Santa Maria Legal Resource Center

Consumer Debt Clinic Santa Barbara Legal Resource Center

Equal Access to JusticeEqual Access to Justice

The Legal Aid Foundation

of Santa Barbara County

Thank You!

The Legal Aid Foundation

of Santa Barbara County

Thank You!