Bet Tzedek—Hebrew for the “house of justice”—opened its doors 31 years ago as a one-night-a-week storefront community law office staffed by volunteers.

Today, Bet Tzedek is one of the nation’s premier legal services organizations, providing free assistance to more than 10,000 people of every racial and religious background at its headquarters in the Fairfax area and its office in North Hollywood and at more than 30 senior centers throughout Los Angeles County. With a dedicated staff of over 55 and more than 400 active volunteers, Bet Tzedek makes a crucial difference in the lives of the most vulnerable members of the community.

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BT Provides Help for Many Legal Needs:

Landlord-Tenant Issues
Unlawful Debt Collection
Nursing Home Problems
Long-Term Care Issues
Holocaust Reparations
Caregiver Issues
Power of Attorney for Health Care & Finances
Benefits Overpayments
Kinship Care Issues: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Patients' Rights/Quality of Care
SSI/Disability Benefits Appeals
In-Home Supportive Services
Consumer Fraud
Conservatorships/Guardianships
Veteran's Benefits
Wage Claims
Home Equity Fraud/Home Improvement Fraud
Elder Abuse & Neglect
Substandard Housing Conditions
Social Security, Medi-Cal & Medicare
Alzheimer's Issues

Bet Tzedek does not handle criminal defense, immigration, divorce, or cases private attorneys would accept on contingency. Legal assistance includes counseling and representation at trials, administrative hearings and appeals.

BT Programs:

Consumer Fraud
Employment Rights Project
Government Benefits
Holocaust Reparations Program
Kinship Care Program
Landlord-Tenant
Family Caregiver Project
Nursing Home Advocacy Project
Senior Citizen Outreach
Sydney M. Irmas Housing Conditions Project

It's All In the Name - "Tzedek, Tzedek, Tirdof"

Bet Tzedek was founded in 1974 by a small group of lawyers, rabbis and community activists who sought to act upon a central tenet of Jewish law and tradition: “Tzedek, tzedek, tirdof - Justice, justice you shall pursue.” This doctrine establishes an obligation to advocate the just causes of the poor and helpless. Consistent with this mandate, Bet Tzedek has always provided assistance to all eligible needy residents throughout Los Angeles County, regardless of their racial, religious or ethnic background.

BT Locations:

Bet Tzedek Legal Services (Fairfax Office)
145 S. Fairfax Ave.
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323.939.0506
323.939.1040 FAX
Located across from the Farmer's Market and The Grove on Fairfax Avenue and 3rd Street.
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Valley Bet Tzedek (North Hollywood Office)
12821 Victory Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA   91606
818.769.0136
818.763.3299 FAX

Hours of operation:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Clients are seen by appointment only.

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