1. Board of Directors
Lonnie Holmes
Juvenile Justice Center and Youth Guidance Center
John Torres
Consultant
Sabeen Shaiq
Social Worker
Jerome Palencia
Finance and Casualty and Property Broker
Boris Jovanovic
Graphic and Web Designer
Teruko Dobashi
Student (University of Berkeley) The People’s Legal Center
(415) 724-8024
Gunercindo Antoneo Espinoza
Law Student (University of Wisconsin at Madison
info@thepeopleslegalcenter.org
Law School) www.thepeopleslegalcenter.org
Lorrie Williams
Business Consultant and Certified Empowerment “I have property in another state and
Coach didn’t understand the legal paperwork.
I was laid-off so I had no money for
a lawyer. I found the People’s Legal Striving to empower
Staff Center who quickly referred me to an the community by
out-state lawyer willing to work with
Maria Lourdes Nocedal
Executive Director
me encome level. The People’s Legal providing access to
nocedal@thepeopleslegalcenter.org
Center was very helpful. Without them I
don’t know what I would’ve done.”
legal education and
415) 724-8024
J. Rosaio services.
Rudolfo San Miguel
Grant Writer
sanmiguel@thepeopleslegalcenter.org
(650) 996-9306
Winnette Williams
Receptionist
williams@thepeopleslegalcenter.org
(415) 724-8024

2. Our Mission
To empower under-represented individuals
through the care of their legal situation and
to encourage access to legal knowledge
and active involvement in the judicial
process for positive change.
The People’s Legal Center will provide four types of services ACCESS IS EMPOWERMENT
Care Management and Referral Services
Volunteers and Interns
tapes (auditory learning on legal matters) for We rely not only on the generous financial
The Center will provide case management. participants and community members to help contributions of concerned community members,
Qualified legal professional will interview them enhance or supplement their learning. just as critical are the hundreds of volunteer
the client, analyze their legal situation, and Attorneys, facilitators, or teachers will interns and law clerks who have contributed
determine what resources and services the thousands of hours to making sure that the The
recommend the materials including reading
they require. If the they need legal advice or People’s Legal Center (TPLC) can continue to
lists. the work of advancing legal rights and education.
representation then they will be referred to
However, volunteering is not the only way of
an attorney at the center. If they do not, they Legal forms and use
getting involved. Join the TPLC list to find out
will continue to meet with the case manager Based on the Case Manager’s assessment how you can participate in the efforts of the
or attend legal educational workshop and and recommendations to the client, a lawyer TPLC and how you can take action to alert policy
classes until the their situation is resolved. will provide relevant legal forms with advice makers to your concerns and help the community.
on how to complete and file them. Also, the Email info@thepeopleslegalcenter.org so that we
Additionally, the center will provide an outside attorneys will offer advice on how to use the can put your contact information in our database.
referral service. If the center cannot assist forms. Thank you!
the client, then they will be refer to outside
nonprofit organizations based on location, Notary Public and Loan Signing Services Thank you to all of our many donors for their
unprecedented support of this worthwhile cause.
area of law, and special services offered. Being a National Notary Association Member All donations are tax deductible
and a Certified Signing Agents Member, we (TAX EIN # 35-2337886).
Legal Education
offer public notarization and loan signing
Attorneys or qualified facilitators and teachers services. Make all checks payable to The People’s Legal
will be teaching legal workshops and classes Center.
at the legal center. Participants, teachers and All services are provide on a sliding
facilitators may use these courses for school If you have any questions or concerns please
credit.
pay scale based on the client’s email to donate@thepeopleslegalcenter.org
ability to pay.
The Center will provide books, CDs, and Thank you again!