Bringing Generational Change

 

For 44 years, our unwavering commitment has been directed towards empowering and supporting marginalized communities, ensuring their access to essential legal representation. At the heart of our mission lies a fundamental belief: by transforming our clients' lives, we catalyze positive change in the broader community. We are not just legal advocates but champions of justice, dedicated to dismantling systemic inequities in the legal landscape. SALC stands as a beacon of hope for those unable to secure legal counsel, offering a lifeline to individuals in need. We safeguard our clients' rights and empower them to navigate the complexities of the legal system with unwavering confidence.

Join us in our mission for social justice, equal access to the legal system, and creating a safer environment for families in need. Every contribution matters. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that justice is truly blind to financial circumstances.

 
 

 

St. Andrew Legal Clinic

 

St. Andrew Legal Clinic (SALC) has been serving Oregon families in crisis for over 40 years. Whether our clients are trying to escape years of abuse, or they are grandparents stepping in to take care of children who have been neglected; families and individuals seek SALC's legal expertise because we are the trusted name in low-cost, family law. 

With two offices in the Portland Metro Area (Multnomah and Washington County), SALC serves over 1,500 clients a year and focus on individuals with modest means. Over 50% of our clients make less than $1,400 a month and over 45% of our clients are minorities. SALC is founded on the belief that no one shall be locked out of the legal system based on their ability to earn, race, spiritual beliefs, sex, gender, mental health, national origin, or political affiliation. We fight for Justice and lead with empathy and compassion. 

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Who We Serve.

What We Do.

At St. Andrew Legal Clinic, our mission is to uphold the principle that access to legal representation should be a fundamental right, not a privilege limited to a select few. Our primary focus is to expand accessibility to legal services by offering affordable and low-cost assistance to individuals who fall within the gap of not qualifying for pro bono legal services yet cannot afford to hire a private attorney to navigate the intricate and daunting legal system. Through our dedicated efforts, we aim to empower and support underserved communities, ensuring that justice is accessible to all, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Our attorneys have helped clients with:

  • Adoptions

  • Child Custody

  • Child Support

  • Divorce

  • Domestic Violence Intervention

  • Guardianship

  • Restraining Orders

  • Spousal Support

St. Andrew Legal Clinic serves low-income families with family law needs. If you are seeking legal advice but do not have the means to hire a private attorney, then you are in the right place. No matter your family law needs and income level, SALC is here to serve our clients with compassion and professionalism. Learn more about our work or contact us here.

 

 

Caring for our Clients in Crisis

You can help us to help clients just like Carla with your support of St. Andrew Legal Clinic. Make your gift today and Stand With SALC.

 

Even in uncertain times, SALC makes an impact in the community and sees clients in-person or via virtual means to make sure that they are receiving the support they need.

SALC Attorney Connie Lukes never met her client Carla in person. Carla sought help from SALC in March 2020, just as the Covid-19 crisis was unfolding. Connie and Carla's only contact was via E-Mail and phone and yet Carla was able to receive the support she needed for herself and her daughters.

Carla tells us, “From the bottom of my heart I want to say thank you. I know you see woman like me often, but I wanted you to know, it was YOU that gave me my first bit of power and strength after being abandoned by my ex. You never made me feel stupid or unworthy of asking for support for me and my kids and that started my pathway to becoming a single, powerful and strong woman for my daughters to bear witness and I will always be eternally grateful for your help. There is a special place in heaven for people like you and what you do. Thank you again for all of your help during this time.


“St. Andrew carried me through the legal process.”

— James / Client

 

“Thanks to St. Andrew Legal Clinic, my family and my daughter have a much brighter future.”

— Jacob / Client