Vision for Justice Collaborative

Assistance for Immigrants and Refugees

The Vision for Justice Collaborative (VJC) helps immigrants and refugees, who are victims of crime, with civil legal issues that arise as a result of the crime. Assistance is provided with issues such as: domestic violence restraining orders, divorce, child custody, and child support, in addition to other issues. All applicants must meet SDVLP’s financial guidelines and residency requirements.

If you were born outside of the United States (regardless of your current immigration status), and have been the victim of a crime (for example, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, civil harassment, etc.), please click on the button below to apply for VJC legal services, or call 619-235-5656, dial 3. Due to an extremely high volume of applications, services are not guaranteed even for qualified individuals.

For help in Arabic/Kurdish/Chaldean/Farsi, call: 619-401-2800

*Funding made possible through the United States Department of Justice, Victims of Crime Act, 2015-VA-GX0058.

Shriver Custody Legal Services

Child Custody Assistance

Through SDVLP’s Shriver Program, eligible applicants may receive legal advice or representation in child custody cases. To be eligible, an applicant’s household income must be below 200% of the poverty line.

If your total household income is below 200% of the poverty line and you are seeking assistance with a child custody issue, please click on the button below to apply for Shriver Custody Legal Services, or call 619-235-5656 Ext. 119. Due to an extremely high volume of applications, services are not guaranteed even for qualified individuals.

Representation at a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Hearing

If you are a petitioner in a Temporary Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) case in family court and are seeking representation by an attorney at your upcoming restraining order hearing, you may be eligible for representation by a pro bono (volunteer) attorney. All applicants must meet SDVLP’s financial guidelines and residency requirements.

Please click on the button below to apply for DVRO Representation, or call 619-235-5656, dial 2. Note, you will be asked to upload a copy of your Request for a Temporary Restraining Order (DV-100) and Temporary Restraining Order (DV-110) as part of your application. Due to an extremely high volume of applications, services are not guaranteed even for qualified individuals.