Protecting Your Legal Rights
We work alongside communities to challenge injustice, restore dignity,
and expand access to legal advocacy, education, and opportunity.
About Westside Justice Center
Westside Justice Center works with communities to fight injustice and help people gain access to opportunity. We believe justice should be fair, restorative, and shaped by the people it serves.
We offer legal support, representation, and education to help individuals and families overcome barriers and achieve stability. Our services focus on reducing the effects of incarceration and improving access to housing, health care, and education.
By working together with trust and accountability, we build strong community partnerships and focus on solving the root causes of injustice. Our mission is to create long-term change that protects dignity and expands opportunity for all.
Our Services
We provide community-centered legal support to protect your rights, restore stability, and expand access to justice.
Housing & Eviction
Protecting tenants from unlawful displacement and housing injustice.
Criminal Records Relief
Clearing barriers to employment, housing, and opportunity.
Immigration Support
Guidance and advocacy through complex immigration processes.
Estate Planning
Helping families protect their assets and plan for the future.
Know Your Rights
Learn what to say and do during encounters with authorities.
Access free emergency legal resources anytime.
If stopped in public...
You can ask, "Am I free to go?" If yes, walk away calmly.
You have the right to remain silent. You can say:
• I choose to remain silent.
• I want to speak with a lawyer.
You do not have to share your immigration status.
You can say, "I do not consent to a search."
Physically resisting an officer is illegal.
If agents come to your home...
Document police / ICE / military
Legal Defense Hotlines
Our Impact
In 2024, we expanded access to justice through outreach, education, and legal services.
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Community members reached through outreach and social media
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People who received Know Your Rights and legal education
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