Volunteer Opportunities

Pro Bono Signature Projects

Working together for Central California!

Every day, Central Californians face life-altering legal crises – devastating family violence, difficulty finding housing or a job due to a criminal record, veterans struggling to get the benefits and services they need. By volunteering with us, you make justice accessible for everyone, not just those who can pay for it.

We have pro bono opportunities for attorneys, paralegals, law students, and paralegal students. For most opportunities, prior experience is not required; CCLS offers training and guidance for most pro bono service. In addition, we welcome volunteers to present MCLE trainings to CCLS staff.

To volunteer with us and to access Pro Bono Training & Resources, you can sign up through the California Pro Bono Portal or reach out directly to Shawn Joost, Director of Pro Bono & Strategic Partnerships at sjoost@centralcallegal.org.

“The volunteer attorney did a good job on my case. She really advocated for me in court.
It was a relief to have her and I’m thankful for all her help.”

CCLS Client,

Domestic Violence Survivor

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year

Anita Martin

Pro Bono Law Firm
of the Year

Pro Bono Opportunities

For Attorneys, Paralegals, Law Students, and Paralegal Students

Volunteer Spotlight

Amanda Hebesha

Wanger Jones Helsley

Danika Jones

Wanger Jones Helsley

Darryl Horowitt

Coleman & Horowitt

Ian Quinn

Wanger Jones Helsley

Jay Christofferson

Wanger Jones Helsley

Jerry Casheros

McCormick Barstow

Jessica Vived

Wanger Jones Helsley

Patrick Toole

Wanger Jones Helsley

Payton Dolenar

Wanger Jones Helsley

Stephanie Hosman

Wanger Jones Helsley

We extend our appreciation to the dedicated attorneys from Wanger Jones Helsley, Coleman & Horowitt, and McCormick Barstow for their exceptional pro bono service in our Veterans’ Pro Bono Clinic.