On this global day of giving, we invite you to help families who are navigating some of the most difficult, uncertain moments of their lives. A gift to St. Andrew Legal Clinic provides access to legal guidance, stability, and safety for parents, survivors, and children.
Your gift of justice, in any amount, will enable us to help our clients build a more stable future for themselves and their children.
St. Andrew Legal Clinic (SALC) has been serving Oregon families in crisis for over 45 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), we are committed to serving a diverse population.
Of our clients:
70% self-identify as women
65% are from underrepresented groups, including individuals from racial or ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with disabilities.
Nearly 35% of clients in our Washington County office are Spanish-speaking and benefit from our in-house translation services.
60% of our clients earn less than $1,800 per month, reflecting our dedication to providing affordable legal services to those most in need.
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.
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.”
