Contra Costa HIV Legal Services Project
The Hawkins Center of Law and Services for People with Disabilities is
pleased to announce that legal services are available, free of charge,
to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Contra Costa County. Direct Legal
Services will be provided and/or, where appropriate, a specific referral
to another legal provider will be made in collaboration with the AIDS
Legal Referral Panel. Legal Services* provided include:
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Housing Law: eviction defense; habitability issues; and discrimination
claims.
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Debtor Relief: advocacy with creditors and collection agencies; bankruptcy
referrals.
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Family Law: guardianships, uncontested divorces, and child support
modifications.
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Estate Planning: powers of attorney for health care or finances; simple
wills; probate advice and assistance.
Hawkins Center staff attorney Nancy Stuart and legal assistant Phoebe Durant
coordinate the program and provide services. Referrals from case managers,
social workers, and other HIV/AIDS service providers can be made by phoning
The Hawkins Center between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Intake appointments for individuals requesting services will be scheduled
at the Hawkins Center in Richmond but will also be made available in Pittsburgh
and Concord on an as-needed basis. There may be times when the demand exceeds
the capacity to provide services. Priority will be given to individuals
who are in danger of homelessness without intervention.
To make a referral, request legal advice, or to schedule an intake appointment,
call Nancy Stuart at (510)232-6611. Collect calls will be accepted.
*The Hawkins Center also provides legal representation
for individuals whose claims for Social Security/SSI disability benefits
are on appeal at the Administrative Law Judge Level. In cases of successful
representation, a fee is charged for this service based on a percentage
of the individual’s past due benefits.
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The Hawkins Center
A Non-Profit Agency Providing Legal and Support Services
to People with Disabilities
101 Broadway, Suite 1, Richmond, CA 94804, Phone: (510)232-6611,
Fax: (510)232-2271
email: info@hawkinscenter.org
This page was last updated 3/4/99
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