turns out non-profits are super difficult to get a hold of. The first one we drove to turned out their main location which only deals with evictions and all kinds of legal advice for finding people a place to live and such. The receptionist gave us a paper which lists separate locations for different things, including the department that deals with immigration. The place that deals with immigration was to be closing in half an hour from the minute we got that paper. Plan of action? Call as we are driving over there.
Took us about 15mins to get to the other location. Upon arrival the receptionist completely ignores us, granted she's on a call but a little nod would go a long way. By this time it's already 12 (the office's closing time) and she finally informs us that we have to go to a phone they have in the waiting room, dial an extension and leave a message. I had already called the organization a day ago and I mentioned that I hadn't heard back yet. Apparently there is only one person in charge here, and she makes her own appointments. I realize non-profits don't have many resources, but for a person with urgency in the matter . . .they're screwed. We ended up driving all the way to Whittier only to leave a message.
We had a list with us of organizations and/or lawyers who provide free or consultations at a reduced prices.
This reminds me I have to contact them to let them know that several of the contact information for these organizations has changed.
So it was a long day, after our disappointment with Legal Aid Foundation, I took to going through the list and just calling everyone to either try to see them that same day or make an appt. I have two appointments lined up for Monday. Neither are free, but considering how much full-priced legal advice costs, it's practically free.
Wish me luck!
Originally Posted: Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 11:13am
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