LGBTQ+ legal help in California

Here’s who helps LGBTQ+ people with legal problems in California.

Last checked October 2026

We found just 2 local groups in California. The national teams below help anyone, anywhere.

Los Angeles LGBT Center Legal Services
Free legal clinics and workshops for LGBTQ+ people, including name and gender marker changes and help with asylum and work permits.
Los Angeles area · some clinics in English and Spanish · call or email to make an appointment
ID changeImmigration
Call323-993-7670 Website
California Civil Rights Department
Takes complaints about bias at work, including bias based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Anyone who works in California · does not represent you or charge a fee
Work
Call800-884-1684 Website
NCLR Legal HelplineNational
Free legal information on LGBTQ+ family, custody and immigration issues.
Anyone in the U.S.
FamilyImmigrationAny problem
Call800-528-6257 Website
Transgender Law Center HelpdeskNational
Free legal information for trans people, including ID changes.
Anyone in the U.S.
ID changeWorkHousingImmigration
Call510-587-9696 Website
Lambda Legal Help DeskNational
Free legal information on LGBTQ+ and HIV discrimination.
Anyone in the U.S. · not for emergencies
WorkHousingFamilyID changeImmigrationAny problem
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Curious how California’s laws treat LGBTQ+ people? See its profile on MAP (Movement Advancement Project)

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