Who We Are:
Advocates for Justice in the Inland Empire
Since 1978, the Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association, Inc. (IELLA), has provided high-quality legal services to low-income residents within the Inland Empire regardless of immigration status.
All of the services are provided completely free of charge through our pro bono panel of dedicated volunteer attorneys. In doing so, IELLA seeks to ease the financial burden of these already disenfranchised people and their families.
the mission
Our mission is to provide free legal assistance to families and individuals living in poverty to help them assert their rights and secure the most basic necessities of life.
Who We Serve
- Single parents seeking to assert their parental rights (custody, visitation, child support, and spousal support);
- People seeking to annul their marriage or file for divorce;
- Survivors of domestic violence and their children needing protections against abuse;
- People previously convicted seeking new opportunities in education, housing, and employment.
Why our work matters
Helping Families in the Inland Empire for Over 45 Years
Many families need legal help but can't afford it. IELLA provides free legal services to those in need, focusing on issues that can keep families in poverty. We work to ensure families have the support they need to overcome challenges and build better lives.
What We've Done Each Year
2020
888 families helped
2021
1,346 families helped
2022
834 families helped
2023
644 families helped
2024
669 families helped
- About 1 in 4 people we help speak limited English, and we often assist Spanish-speaking families. We also support older adults and veterans in getting the legal help they need.
- (≈ 26%) had limited English proficiency
- Age 60 and over: (≈ 13%)
Families Helped
Over 3,400
Counties
Riverside and San Bernardino
Services
Family law, domestic violence help, and clearing criminal records
Why This Matters
Legal help can change lives.
A restraining order can stop abuse. A custody order can help kids feel safe. Clearing a record can help a family find work or housing. We believe every family deserves safety, fairness, and a chance to grow.
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