LGBTQIA+

What We Do:

In collaboration with ICLS’ eight practice groups, our LGBTQ+ Services Program staff provide the LGBTQ+ community with legal services in the following areas: consumer rights, education, elder law, expungement, family law and domestic violence, guardianship, health, housing, immigration, public benefits, small business, systemic & impact litigation, and taxpayer guidance. 

In addition, we provide advice and counsel, legal education, and full scope representation in the following areas:  

• Assisting with name and gender marker changes, including petition preparation, filing, and court proceedings. 
• Helping community members navigate updating identity documents with government agencies like the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Social Security Administration, and the California Department of Public Health – Office of Vital Records. 
• Ensuring that LGBTQ+ folx have control over their medical wishes through the preparation of advance healthcare directives. 
• Accessing health care & public benefits.
• Legal guidance to LGBTQ+ small businesses & owners. 
• And so many other services specifically targeted to meet the unique legal needs of our counties’ LGBTQIA+ community.  

Questions? 

If you have any questions, please complete our applicant inquiry form: LGBTQ+ Services Inquiry Form.  A member of our LGBTQ+ legal services team will reach out within 1-3 business days of your submission.