Legal Services for Seniors’ (LSS) mission is to provide no-cost legal services to seniors 60+, with an emphasis on those who are socially and/or economically disadvantaged throughout Monterey County. For 40 years, LSS has served Monterey County’s seniors with direct legal representation, community outreach and education.
At the heart of our mission is protecting Monterey County’s low-income seniors from abuse, fraud, and bureaucratic harm. We provide no cost legal representation by licensed California attorneys to older adults living in our region’s small towns and rural communities—often during moments of personal crisis.
Whether facing physical or financial abuse, eviction, health care denials, Social Security disputes, scams, or identity theft, our clients count on us to stand up for their rights. We also assist with probate guardianships, Wills, and Advance Health Care Directives.
Beyond legal representation, we bring vital legal education directly to the community through workshops that raise awareness and offer practical guidance on the most pressing legal issues facing seniors today.
Our organization serves vulnerable seniors across all of Monterey County, with a special focus on rural and underserved areas. At least 22% of our clients have Limited English Proficiency (LEP), so we maintain bilingual, bicultural staff—including four legal advocates fluent in English and Spanish—to ensure clear communication of complex legal issues.
We help seniors remain safely in their homes by protecting them from illegal evictions, scams, and physical or financial abuse—issues that disproportionately affect older adults. Our work not only preserves housing and financial security but also prevents isolation and exploitation. We collaborate with trusted local organizations such as the Alliance on Aging, Area Agency on Aging, Carmel Foundation, Meals on Wheels, and others to extend our reach and provide holistic support without compromising client confidentiality.
Legal Services for Seniors helped me move forward in a time of grief and completed the proper legal documents to secure my property and living situation. I don't know what I would have done without them.
- Josie R, Monterey
