Welcoming "Community Legal Aid SoCal" to the Compton Chamber
- Compton Chamber Admin
- Mar 5
- 3 min read
The Compton Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Community Legal Aid SoCal as our newest Chamber member and to commemorate the ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the re-grand opening of its Compton office.
The office is currently undergoing renovations and enhancements, with completion anticipated in Spring 2026. A ribbon-cutting event is scheduled for Summer 2026, marking a new chapter for Community Legal Aid SoCal and its ongoing commitment to the Compton community. Additional event details will be announced soon.
The Chamber looks forward to supporting Community Legal Aid SoCal in its continued efforts to strengthen access to justice and expand essential legal services throughout our region.
Established in 1993 as the Thurgood Marshall Justice Center, the Compton office has
long been a pillar of access to justice for local families.
For more than three decades, the Thurgood Marshall Justice Center has provided steadfast legal support to the Compton community. Staff have worked tirelessly to ensure that residents facing civil legal challenges are not left to navigate the system
alone.
Today, a dedicated team of attorneys and paralegals serves clients five days a week,
assisting with housing and eviction matters, public benefits, domestic violence
restraining orders, and other critical civil legal issues.
The Compton office is currently undergoing significant facility improvements aimed at strengthening the infrastructure needed to deliver critical civil legal services in a welcoming and modernized environment.
Residents of Compton are cordially invited to attend the upcoming ribbon-cutting celebration marking the re-grand opening of the office space, which is currently undergoing thoughtful improvements. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Summer 2026, with additional event details to be announced soon.
The Compton Chamber of Commerce wholeheartedly welcomes Community Legal Aid SoCal as a valued business member and community partner, and we look forward to supporting their continued work in strengthening access to justice throughout our region.
Compton Chamber of Commerce
About Community Legal Aid SoCal
Community Legal Aid SoCal provides free legal assistance, self-help resources,
workshops, and clinics for individuals and families in the following areas:
Family law
Housing
Consumer defense
Public benefits
Health
Immigration
Seniors
Domestic violence
Expungement
The organization serves all of Orange County and numerous Los Angeles County
communities including Artesia, Bell, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Carson (in some areas),
Cerritos, Compton, Cudahy, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Hollydale, Huntington Park,
Lynwood, Maywood, Norwalk, Paramount, South Gate, Walnut Park, and Willowbrook.
Some programs may also assist individuals outside the primary service area.
For more information:
Community Legal Aid SoCal provides legal advice, counseling, and representation to low-income individuals on various civil matters.
For general information, call the organization at (714) 571-5200.
For legal help please contact our hotline:
Hotline hours*:
Monday – Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*The Hotline is open for seniors Monday through Thursday from to 9:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
By phone: (714) 571-5200
Official Website: www.communitylegalsocal.org
Community Legal Aid SoCal provides civil legal services throughout Orange County and parts of Los Angeles County.
Orange County Offices:
Santa Ana - Main Office
2101 N. Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Anaheim
250 E. Center Street, Anaheim, CA 92805
Los Angeles County Offices:
Norwalk
12501 Imperial Highway, Suite 250, Norwalk, CA 90650
Compton, Thurgood Marshall Justice Center
725 West Rosecrans Avenue, Compton, CA 90222
Why the Compton Office Bears the Name of Thurgood Marshall
The Compton law center is named after Thurgood Marshall, honoring the first African American Justice of the United States Supreme Court, who dedicated his life to advancing civil rights, equal protection under the law, and meaningful access to justice for underserved communities.
His legacy continues to guide the mission carried out within these walls.
Displayed prominently in the office is a framed quote from Thurgood Marshall that reflects the heart of the organization’s mission:
“None of us got where we are solely by pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps. We got here because somebody — bent down and helped pick up our boots.”
