Who We Serve
Our 2025 Impact
In just one year, Legal Aid SMC fought social injustice by opening over 1,900 cases to help families access social safety net services.
85+
Evictions Stopped to Keep Families Housed
700+
Households with Children Supported
$2,500,000+
Saved and Recovered for Clients
News and Updates
Our attorneys, Brian Fraser and Camille Nguyen, are teaming up with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) this month to explain the basics, including information on eligibility, the court process, and how the approach is working in our county.
On Friday, February 27, the Legal Aid Association of California (LAAC) hosted its 9th annual Legal Aid Day in Sacramento. Attorneys from Legal Aid SMC’s Health Consumer Center (HCC), Elder & Disability Rights program, and Pro Bono program attended the event to connect with legislators and advocate for increased investment in legal aid.
Legal Aid is proud to continue the legacy of public service through the Carl L. McConnell Fellowship. This paid fellowship opportunity was created in honor of Carl L. McConnell, an attorney and dedicated supporter of Legal Aid who devoted many years to advancing social justice and mentoring rising attorneys.