Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Tulare County (Visalia), California
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Tulare County (Visalia): legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in Tulare County (Visalia)
- Central California Legal Services (Visalia office) — Free civil legal help for eligible low-income residents; housing is a practice area. Visalia office 2025 W Feemster Ave; advice line (800) 675-8001.
- California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA), Tulare office — 438 N M St, Tulare, CA 93274; (559) 218-5795. Serves eligible low-income residents.
- Tulare-Kings Counties Legal Services — Listed by the court for self-represented parties preparing for an unlawful detainer trial: 208 West Main Street, Suite U-1, Visalia; 559-737-8770.
Legal aid groups usually help people below an income limit and may prioritize eviction cases. Call as soon as you get court papers or a notice.
Hiring a landlord-tenant lawyer
If you don't qualify for free help, a lawyer referral service can connect you with a local landlord-tenant attorney, often for a low-cost first consultation:
- State Bar of California directory of certified Lawyer Referral ServicesThe State Bar does not refer you to a lawyer itself. Its directory lists certified referral services you can search by county, practice area and language. Lawyers referred by certified services give a first consultation for a reduced fee or free. Each service sets its own fees, and the State Bar page does not list them.
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.