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NOTICE: Temporary Closure to New Clients
We are closed to new clients from June 30th through July 3rd. If you have an open case with our office or need to reach us about a non-legal matter, please call 1-800-776-5746 and leave a message. New legal matters: We will be open for new legal questions on Monday, July 7th. Please contact us after this date. Thank you for your patience as we serve our current clients.
If you are an individual, family member, or advocate for someone with a disability and have questions about legal rights related to your disability, call:
Our intake line is closed on Wednesdays.
We do not discriminate on the basis of immigration status.
To decide if we can represent you directly, we look at:
- The merits of your case
- Your ability to advocate for yourself
- Other advocacy sources you can use
- Whether your problem is a DRC priority
- If DRC has resources to help
We may give you general information, referrals or self-advocacy materials. Although we may represent some individuals who call us, we cannot represent every person who contacts us.
Disability Rights California CANNOT Help With:
- Direct representation in criminal law, family law, bankruptcy or evictions
- Personal Injury (including workers’ compensation)
- Medical Malpractice (wants to sue doctor/hospital/clinic)
- Social Security eligibility and eligibility appeals, including filling out application forms
- Obtaining a guardianship or conservatorship
- Wills and trusts, including special needs trusts

