Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc.

Tune in tomorrow, 2/17, at 3:00pm to hear from our Director of Litigation, Valentin Narvaez, and Provisionally Licensed Attorney, Cindi Leiva!

The GBLA Kern Long Term Care Ombudsman Program receives, investigates, and resolves issues and concerns involving residents in licensed care facilities throughout Kern County. Learn more about our ombudsman volunteer program and ways you can get involved by calling 661-323-7884 today! #TipTuesday #Tip69 #Ombudsman #Volunteer #LicensedCare #Seniors #Advocate #MakeADifference

Happy President's Day! Our office will be closed today for the holiday, and will resume open during normal business hours for remote services tomorrow, 2/16, at 8:30am. #PresidentsDay #PresidentsDay2021 #LegalAid #EqualJusticeForAll #HereToHelp #Bakersfield #KernCounty

In honor of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday, we will be closed today, 2/12. We will reopen for remote services on Tuesday, 2/16, at 8:30am. Have a SAFE and relaxing President's Day weekend! #PresidentsDay #Lincoln #EqualJusticeForAll #Bakersfield #KernCounty #LegalAid #HereToHelp

GBLA continues to follow health and government guidelines in response to the Coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, and will remain closed to the public until further notice with telephonic intakes during our normal business hours. We value the health and well-being of our clients, visitors, staff, and the larger community, and appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.

A partir del 1 de Diciembre de 2020, cambiarán los límites de ingresos para ciertos programas de Medi-Cal con requisitos de ingresos estrictos para personas ciegas y discapacitadas. Conozca cómo estas actualizaciones pueden afectarlo y cómo esto podría eliminar una parte del costo a través de este programa. Descargo de responsabilidad: La información contenida en este documento no constituye, ni pretende ser, asesoramiento legal porque toda la información se proporciona única...mente con fines informativos generales. La información aquí contenida puede no ser información actual. Los espectadores deben consultar con un abogado para obtener asesoramiento legal con respecto a cualquier asunto legal en particular. Ningún espectador debe actuar o abstenerse de actuar sobre la base de la información contenida en este documento sin antes buscar asesoría legal de un abogado. El uso o acceso a la información aquí contenida no crea una relación abogado-cliente de ningún tipo. Toda responsabilidad con respecto a las acciones tomadas o no basadas en la información contenida en este documento queda expresamente eximida. La información contenida en este documento se proporciona "tal cual" y no se garantiza que la información contenida en este documento esté libre de errores. See more

Curious about who we are and what we do? Check out this episode of Tony Lee's "The LAW" on KNZR Talk Radio featuring our Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Victoria Limbean. Stay tuned for next week's guest appearance on Wednesday, 2/17, at 3:00pm to hear from our Director of Litigation, Valentin Narvaez, and Provisionally Licensed Attorney, Cindi Leiva, to discuss local housing laws and ways we can help!

Covered California open enrollment closes in just 17 days! For assistance navigating barriers to health care in Bakersfield and Kern County, call our Kern Health Consumer Center Health Advocates at 661-321-3982. #coveredcalifornia #healthcoverage #healthcare #Bakersfield #KernCounty

For no cost legal assistance with your guardianship case in Bakersfield and Kern County, contact our office at 661-325-5943 to see how we can help. #Guardianship #Grandparents #Children #Families #Caregiver #Relative #Guardian #LegalAid #HereToHelp #Bakersfield #KernCounty #Court

If you are a legal professional looking to give back to Kern County's most vulnerable populations, or for more information about the Pro Bono Practice Program, contact our Volunteer Attorney Program Coordinator at 661-321-3996. #TipTuesday #Tip64 #ProBono #Volunteer #Attorney #GiveBack #ProBonoPracticeProgram #StateBar #LegalAid #HereToHelp

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, & happy holiday season! Our office will be closed for the holiday beginning at 12:00 PM on Thursday, December 24, 2020 through Friday December 25, 2020. We will reopen for remote business as usual on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 8:30 AM. #HappyHolidays #HolidaySeason #Holiday #December2020 #Bakersfield #KernCounty #LegalAid #HereToHelp #WeLoveOurClients

Deadline Alert! The deadline to apply for Covered California open enrollment is January 31, 2021! If you have already applied and were denied coverage, and/or have questions about barriers to health care, contact the GBLA Kern Health Consumer Center at (661) 321-3982.... #CoveredCalifornia #HealthCare #HealthCoverage #HealthInsurance #Coverage #LegalAid #HealthAdvocate #KernCounty #Bakersfield #HereToHelp

See you TOMORROW at 10am!

Update effective tomorrow, December 16, 2020.

Join us on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 10:00am for time sensitive information regarding Covered California open enrollment and "Accessing Health Coverage & Health Care During COVID-19." No advance registration is required.

Our office will be closed today, November 11, 2020, in honor of the Veteran's Day holiday. We will continue operations remotely on November 12 at 8:30am. Happy Veterans Day, and THANK YOU to our vets!

The GBLA Seniors Law Center focuses on the civil legal rights of adults age 60 years and older throughout Kern County. For more information, or to see if you qualify for free civil legal services through this program, give us a call at 661-325-5943. #TipTuesday #Tip63 #Seniors #SeniorsLaw #COVID19 #Vaccine #SeniorScam #ProtectOurSeniors #HereToHelp #LegalAid #Bakersfield #KernCounty

GBLA's Community Homeless Law Center Project seeks to remove legal barriers to obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. If you are homeless and have been denied SSI/SSDI, contact us at 661-334-4668 within 60 days of receiving the denial for assistance filing an appeal. #TipTuesday #Tip55 #HomelessAwarenessMonth #Homeless #EndHomelessness #SSI #SSDI #SocialSecurity #LegalAid #Bakersfield #KernCounty #HereToHelp

Has COVID-19 affected your ability to pay rent? You may be eligible for one-time rental/mortgage assistance in Kern County! Call 2-1-1 or apply online today for more information. #COVID19 #Rent #RentalAssistance #Homelessness #EndHomelessness #Homeless #KernCounty #Bakersfield

In partnership with our GBLA Volunteer Attorney Program, Attorney Pinky Ghuman with Ghuman Law Firm presented to our community on workers' rights in this live recorded workshop. Watch to learn about unemployment resources, EDD fraud, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, unfair termination, late or no pay, workplace injury, and more. Disclaimer: The information herein does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice because all information is provided for general ...informational purposes only. Information herein may not be current information. Viewers should consult with an attorney to obtain legal advice with respect to any particular legal matter. No viewer should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information herein without first seeking legal advice from an attorney. Use of or access to the information herein do not create an attorney-client relationship of any kind whatsoever. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the information herein are hereby expressly disclaimed. The information herein is provided as is and no representations are made that the information herein is error-free. See more

The goal of the GBLA Community Homeless Law Center Project is to remove legal barriers to obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. Legal services in this unit can address health, public benefits, SSI/SSDI, homeless court, and more! If you know someone in Bakersfield and Kern County that is homeless, give us a call today at 661-334-4668.... #Homeless #HomelessAwareness #Bakersfield #KernCounty #EndHomelessness #SSI

Join us TOMORROW at 5:30pm for our last virtual workers' rights workshop of the year! Have your questions ready, as Attorney Pinky Ghuman with Ghuman Law Firm will be hosting a Q&A at the end of the session for all attendees. This is a free workshop!... See you there! See more

November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month . Help spread awareness and fight back for the rights of our kiddos. #EqualJusticeForAll #TipTuesday #Tip54 #Education #HomelessYouth #Homeless #School #EducationRights #bakersfield #KernCounty #LegalAid #HereToHelp #KnowYourRights

Today is Election Day. Let your voice be heard and VOTE! Remember, if you plan to vote in person, they require that you surrender your mail in ballot at the polls to avoid any double counting. #YourVoteYourVoice #election2020 #ElectionDay #Vote #Bakersfield #KernCounty #VotingDay

Happening TOMORROW at 10:00am on Zoom! Join the Bakersfield/Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative Faces of Homelessness, the Kern County Network for Children, and other community partners working towards the fight to end homelessness throughout Kern County in an important panel discussion on homeless youth and ways we can help. #HomelessYouthAwarenessMonth #HomelessYouth #Homeless #Bakersfield #KernCounty #Community #EndHomelessness #Youth

November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. Help spread awareness and support our youth ages 24 and younger. #MakeADifference #HomelessYouth #HomelessYouthAwarenessMonth #Homeless #Youth #Awareness #Support #Community #Bakersfield #KernCounty

Wishing you and your families a safe, fun, & spook-tacular Halloween! Remember to stay safe and continue to follow CDC guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19. #Halloween #Halloween2020 #HappyHalloween #LegalAid #HereToHelp #StaySafe

There are four Medicare Savings Programs to assist beneficiaries in paying for health care costs. Learn more about Medicare, savings plans, and more by watching this short video. Disclaimer: The information herein does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice because all information is provided for general informational purposes only. Information herein may not be current information. Viewers should consult with an attorney to obtain legal advice with respect to ...any particular legal matter. No viewer should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information herein without first seeking legal advice from an attorney. Use of or access to the information herein do not create an attorney-client relationship of any kind whatsoever. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the information herein are hereby expressly disclaimed. The information herein is provided as is and no representations are made that the information herein is error-free. See more