Advancing Justice

Through free legal services, advocacy, and education, we’re centering women of color in our pursuit of a thriving, equitable East Bay.

Get Legal Help Donate Now

 2025/02/A7R07969.jpg

Our Vision

We envision a California where Black and Indigenous communities are positioned to realize thriving, healthy, and dignified lives through our three-pronged approach.

 2023/08/Group-4822.svg

Direct Legal Services

Free legal services to overcome racial and economic injustice.

Get Help
 2023/08/Group-4823.svg

Robust Clinical Education

Activate law and social work students to advance community justice.

Explore Education
 2023/08/Group-4824.svg

Systems Change

Champion local and statewide policies to advance justice in California and beyond.

Support Systems Change
 2023/08/Zoe-headshot-web.png

“Black and Brown people are often referred to as ‘system impacted’ when in fact they are ‘system intended.’

Most of our clients are women of color with ambitions to launch their own businesses, organize movements, build homes and lead full thriving lives. It is our honor to work towards our collective liberation.”

Zoë Polk, Executive Director
 2026/09/2.png spring giving 2026

“I first came to EBCLC overwhelmed because the problem I was facing felt so big. They broke things down into manageable pieces and gave me hope.”

Donna, EBCLC Client
 2026/09/4.png spring giving 2026

“Knowing EBCLC was working on my eviction case made me feel like I could finally breathe. Without EBCLC by my side, I would have easily gotten caught up in the loss.”

Simone, EBCLC Client

We Believe in Dignity and Opportunity

We are the Bay Area’s largest and most effective systems disruptor. For over three decades, we have nurtured community partnerships to provide each client with holistic legal services that reflect their unique, complex experience.

3,376

Clients served in fiscal year 2026

4,428

Critical legal services provided in fiscal year 2026

567

Immigration applications filed for DACA renewals and other immigration relief in fiscal year 2026

$2.06M

In monetary based outcomes for women of color clients in fiscal year 2026

Become an Advocate for Justice

 Build a community where people can thrive.

Donate Now

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

 2023/09/EBCLC-AR-21-22_FINAL.jpg